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Updated Jun 20, 2025

Rigoletto Among the Chaos

LOS ANGELES—Arriving for the third performance of LA Opera’s current run of Verdi’s Rigoletto on June 12 felt like entering an updated authoritarian Mantua in the twilight zone. … »Read

My Lunch with Alfred Brendel

The passing of Alfred Brendel brings a flood of memories. And it’s a reminder of the fragility of life, even for those lofty souls who stride atop classical music’s Mt. Olympus. … »Read

Cleveland O Names New Players

The Cleveland Orchestra has added four new musicians to its ranks—one last fall and three this summer. Their addition means that Music Director Franz Welser-Möst, entering his 24 th … »Read

New CEO for Chicago Music Institute

The Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) has announced that Shalisa Kline Ugaz will join the organization as its next president and CEO on July 7. She succeeds Mark George, who resigned after a … »Read

Opéra Bastille: Raze or Repair?

The Bastille Opera in Paris opened in 1989, presenting a modern face that was a stark departure from the opulent Palais Garnier, built for the Paris Opera between 1861 and 1875 at the direction of … »Read

People in the News

Another Famed CSO Brass Exits

Another descendant of the famed Chicago Brass section that originated under Fritz Reiner and flourished for some 70 years— even after mainstay and principal trumpet Bed Herseth retired in … »Read

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Catapult Opera Unearths a 17th-century John the Baptist Oratorio

Italian Baroque composer Alessandro Stradella is known to many a young voice student for a single song, “Pietà, Signore,” included in a classic G. Schirmer anthology 24 Italian … »Read

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Miami City Ballet's Next
Artistic Director

On the eve of its 40 th -anniversary season, the Miami City Ballet has selected Gonzalo Garcia as its new artistic director, effective August 11, 2025. He succeeds Lourdes Lopez, who unexpectedly … »Read

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New CEO for Columbus Symphony

Beginning July 15, Maureen O’Brien will be the new chief executive officer for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO). She succeeds Denise Rehg, who held the position for seven years before … »Read

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Alfred Brendel Has Died

LONDON (AP) — Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Brendel's death was … »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.

Katharina Wincor, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2025

Catharine Woodward, soprano
New Artist of the Month
May 2025

Abigail Raiford, soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2025

Ashley Jackson, harpist
New Artist of the Month
March 2025

Kari Watson, composer
New Artist of the Month
February 2025

Gabriela Lara, violinist
New Artist of the Month
January 2025

Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024

Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024

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

»View all New Artists of the Month

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

1.	Met Tix Sales Down Due to Immigration Crackdown
2.	Salonen's Powerful Farewell
3.	Alfred Brendel Has Died
4.	Another Famed CSO Brass Exits
5.	'Toxic' Culture Yields Exodus at Sarasota Ballet
6.	New Man at Opéra de Montréal
7.	New CEO for Columbus Symphony
8.	My Lunch with Alfred Brendel
9.	Opéra Bastille: Raze or Repair?
10.	Rigoletto Among the Chaos