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Updated Oct 8, 2024

A Tale of Two Operas, One Story

CHICAGO—Local opera lovers have been enjoying a pleasant compare-and-contrast challenge this fall. In a brilliant stroke, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Chicago Opera Theater (COT) have been … »Read

A 'Game Changer' for the San Diego Symphony

SAN DIEGO—The San Diego Symphony’s concert on September 28 wasn’t just another opening. In addition to launching the new season, the program led by Music Director Rafael Payare … »Read

What Yo-Yo Can Do for an Orchestra

To celebrate its 100 th anniversary, the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra (PSO) needed a special musical guest. Who better than cellist Yo-Yo Ma? One of the most recognizable classical musicians … »Read

Reviews

BSO Tackles '...of a Thousand'

Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, composed in 1907, is an anomaly among the Austrian master’s symphonic oeuvre. It shares the opulent sound of his other symphonies, but lacks, in the words of a … »Read

People in the News

Malta Music Director Sues and Wins

The Malta Philharmonic (MPO) has been ordered to pay Brian Schembri, its former artistic director and principal conductor, €168,431.96, the equivalent of three years’ compensation for a … »Read

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MTT's Grace a Fitting, Comprehensive Tribute

Pentatone has gone all out for Grace: The Music of Michael Tilson Thomas, an attractive boxed set containing four CDs discs and an extensively annotated booklet. The photographs alone may be worth … »Read

Contests & Awards

A Bounty of Awards, Honors, and Competition Wins

The 2024 International Opera Awards, held on Oct. 2 in Munich, recognized Australian conductor Simone Young as Conductor of the Year, while Komische Oper Berlin was chosen as Opera Company of the … »Read

People in the News

The Sole Musician Among the MacArthur Winners

Johnny Gandelsman, a New York-based violinist and producer, is (the only musician) among the 22 recipients of a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship. The $800,000 award, popularly known as a “genius … »Read

Industry News

San Antonio Phil Cancels October Concerts

The San Antonio Philharmonic, already embroiled in a law suit filed by a former board member , has postponed the next concerts in its classical series, scheduled for Oct. 18-19, featuring pianist … »Read

People in the News

Pianist Sues Melbourne Symphony

Jayson Gillham, the Australian-British pianist whose concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) was cancelled in August after his comments from the stage about the ongoing war in Gaza, … »Read

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HONORS & AWARDS

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.

Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024

Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024

Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024

Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024

Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2024

Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
New Artist of the Month
May 2024

~Nois Saxophone Quartet
New Artists of the Month
April 2024

Sarah Saviet, violinist
New Artist of the Month
March 2024

Sarah Dufresne, soprano
New Artist of the Month
February 2024

Ben Goldscheider, horn player
New Artist of the Month
January 2024

William Thomas, bass
New Artist of the Month
December 2023

Jonas Frølund, clarinetist
New Artist of the Month
November 2023

Stephanie Childress, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2023

Lee Reynolds, conductor
New Artist of the Month
September 2023

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	A Bounty of Awards, Honors, and Competition Wins
2.	His Final Season at the Helm?
3.	Muhly's Concerto Debuts in San Francisco, Clearly Self-Satisfied
4.	The Sole Musician Among the MacArthur Winners
5.	MTT's Grace a Fitting, Comprehensive Tribute
6.	San Antonio Phil Cancels October Concerts
7.	A 'Game Changer' for the San Diego Symphony
8.	What Yo-Yo Can Do for an Orchestra
9.	A Tale of Two Operas, One Story
10.	Royal Liverpool Phil CEO to Step Down