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Updated Sep 30, 2026

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Nashville's New CEO Walks

Two days after he announced the financial crisis that would suspend the Nashville Symphony's entire season and furlough half the staff, President & CEO Mark Cantrell is gone. He succeeded Alan … »Read

Reviews

Dudamel Revisits the Work That Launched Him

In September, Gustavo Dudamel officially became the New York Philharmonic’s 27th music director; he has by now conducted a kick-off concert at Radio City Music Hall, a 9/11 Memorial Concert … »Read

People in the News

Sarasota Opera Adds Key Exec

P.J. Albert began his work on Sept. 28 as managing director at Sarasota Opera, a newly created senior executive position with responsibilities for overseeing finance and theater operations. He is … »Read

Reviews

The Four Seasons Gets a Colorful Update

LONDON—Finnish violinist and conductor Pekka Kuuisto is a bona fide original, making him an apt partner for the U.K.'s Aurora orchestra, best known for its penchant for performing complex … »Read

Industry News

A Banner Year for the BBC Proms

The latest edition of the BBC Proms concluded on Sept. 26 after an eight-week run of 86 concerts at Royal Albert Hall and venues across the U.K. The festival achieved its highest digital reach in … »Read

Industry News

Nashville Crisis Has Been Brewing 'for Years'

Here are the nuts and bolts of Nashville’s financial crisis, in addition to a suspended 2026-27 season: As of Oct. 18, all 77 musicians are to be furloughed; half the staff already has been, … »Read

Industry News

Nashville Symphony Suspends Season

Dear Friends,   I'm writing with difficult news, and I want you to hear it directly from me.  The Nashville Symphony is suspending the remainder of our 2026/27 season, effective … »Read

Reviews

The Nomadic NSO Triumphs at Strathmore

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) launched its 97 th season on Sept. 26 in unfamiliar environs, greeted with a standing ovation before playing a note at the Music Center at Strathmore, a … »Read

Industry News

Vintage Wine, New Bottle

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is getting a new music director next season, and a rebranding to go with it. Changes include an edit to its official moniker, intended to help attract younger, … »Read

Reviews

Mäkelä Moves In

CHICAGO—Klaus Mäkelä, it seems, really, really wants to spend time with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The acclaimed young Finnish conductor doesn’t officially become the … »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.


Skylar Tang, trumpeter
New Artist of the Month
September 2026
Jingwen Cai, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
August 2026
Estel Vivó Casanovas, saxophonist
New Artist of the Month
July 2026
Song Hee Lee, soprano
New Artist of the Month
June 2026
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

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