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Updated May 11, 2021
Christian Thielemann's Semperopera Contract Not Renewed
A surprise announcement from Saxony’s Minister for Culture Barbara Klepsch indicates that the contract of Semperopera’s longtime Chief Conductor Christian Thielemann will not be … »Read
3 New Recordings: Small Forces,
Big Impact
Contemporary music can be a prickly affair, but for those driven by the pleasure principle it’s nice to know there are some seriously thoughtful composers out there offering new music to … »Read
Carnegie Hall Offers Free 'Select' Streams of Historic Concerts
Beginning May 14 at noon, and for every Friday throughout the summer, “Carnegie Hall Selects” will offer a free full-length streamed concert by legendary classical musicians in … »Read
Leaders Trounce UK Gov't for Proposed Arts Cuts at University Level
The plan announced by Gavin Williamson, the U.K.’s Education Secretary, to cut government funding for arts subjects at universities by nearly 50 percent has generated outrage among leading … »Read
Riccardo Muti Reopens Italy
RAVENNA, Italy - Riccardo Muti has once again reopened the Italian musical season in his adopted hometown of Ravenna after another—and if all goes well perhaps final — round of … »Read
Cleveland Institute Names New Conducting Chief
Carlos Kalmar, who stepped down last month as music director of the Oregon Symphony after 18 years, has been hired by the Cleveland Institute of Music as its new director of orchestral and … »Read
SFSymphony Plays Its First Live Concert in 14 Months
The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) returned to performing before a live audience on May 6, and for many of the invited guests, suggests critic Joshua Kosman, music was almost beside the point. … »Read
NYC to Spend $25M on Creating New Work, Post-pandemic
The City Artist Corps, a new initiative announced on May 6, will direct $25mn to artists of all kinds to create works throughout New York City. “We want to make sure that we put funds in the … »Read
MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, May 10-17
We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five … »Read
LA Phil Taps OrchKids Staffer to Run YOLA and Its New Center
Camille Delaney-McNeil, director of programs for the Baltimore Symphony’s much admired OrchKids , is to be the inaugural director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s new Judith and … »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.
Tiffany Poon, pianist
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May 2021
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Miles Mykkanen, tenor
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April 2021
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April 2021
Lio Kuokman, conductor
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March 2021
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March 2021
Nicholas Namoradze, pianist/composer
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February 2021
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February 2021
Brian Giebler, tenor
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January 2021
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January 2021
Samuel Mariño, male soprano
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December 2020
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Liza Stepanova, pianist
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November 2020
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Tabea Debus, recorder player
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October 2020
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Katherine Balch, composer
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September 2020
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Daniela Candillari, conductor
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August 2020
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Vuvu Mpofu, soprano
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July 2020
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Xabier Anduaga, tenor
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June 2020
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