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Updated May 6, 2026

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NSO Shines at Carnegie Hall

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) continues to perform as scheduled at its Kennedy Center home until mid-June, but its Music Director Gianandrea Noseda led it for the final time this season on … »Read

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IATSE Sues KenCen but NLRB Chair Is a Trump Pal

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has filed charges accusing Kennedy Center management of permanently cutting union jobs as it prepares to close for a two-year … »Read

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Beatrice Venezi Strikes Back

In an exclusive interview with Corriere della Sera , conductor Beatrice Venezi angrily spoke out following her recent dismissal as music director of Teatro di La Fenice. Claiming that she was … »Read

People in the News

Czech Phil Names Brit Artistic Director, GM

The Czech Philharmonic has appointed Huw Humphreys as its new artistic director and general manager as of September, 2026. He succeeds Robert Hanc, who left the post last January after 14 years to … »Read

People in the News

Peter Kermani Dies at 85

ALBANY, NY — Peter R. Kermani, longtime Albany Symphony Orchestra (ASO) board chair and financer, champion of American contemporary music, co-founder of Albany Records, seven-year chairman … »Read

People in the News

Vienna Phil Awards Honorary Membership to Andris Nelsons

The support for Andris Nelsons in the wake of the Boston Symphony firing has reached the top echelons of the international music community. Adding to the criticisms against the trustees and … »Read

People in the News

Gabriela Lena Frank Wins the Pulitzer

The 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Music has been awarded to  Picaflor: A future myth,  by  Musical America 2026 Composer of the Year, Gabriela Lena Frank. The piece, according to the … »Read

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NY Phil Explores Nature, New & Old

The New York Philharmonic’s April 30 concert, under Gustavo Dudamel, led off with Ellen Reid’s new Earth Between Oceans , a 30-minute, four-movement tone poem for chorus and orchestra. … »Read

People in the News

Elim Chan, Conductor, Boxer, Artistic Partner

When Elim Chan first worked with the Vienna Symphony in 2022, she recalls, “I fell in love with them immediately.” She returned as a guest two years later, and in late April was named … »Read

Industry News

Sir Simon's Bavarians Announce 2026-27

Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (BRSO) has announced its coming season, opening September 24 under Chief Conductor Simon Rattle with a pairing of Bach cantata BWV 20, O Ewigkeit, du … »Read
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Each month, Musical America spotlights an important emerging talent. If you haven't heard of the New Artist of the Month before, we predict you will soon.


Élisabeth Pion, pianist
New Artist of the Month
May 2026
Theodore Platt, baritone
New Artist of the Month
April 2026
Hannah De Priest, soprano
New Artist of the Month
March 2026
Ruth Knight, director
New Artist of the Month
February 2026
Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
New Artist of the Month
January 2026
Iván López Reynoso, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2025
Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
November 2025
Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025
Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 2025
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
New Artist of the Month
August 2025
Oliver Talukder, oboist
New Artist of the Month
July 2025
Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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