NEWS
Updated Jul 11, 2025
Jonathan Nott to Teatre del Liceu
British conductor Jonathan Nott, music director of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and principal conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, is adding the Gran Teatre del Liceu (Barcelona) to … »Read
Another Shoe Drops at KenCen
Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran has joined the artistic exodus, ongoing since Trump installed himself at the helm. Moran, composer/pianist/bandleader, succeeded Billy Taylor … »Read
New Music Chiefs in Academia
As of July 1, Joanna Bosse joined Western Michigan University as the Director of the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. She comes to the Kalamazoo campus from Michigan State University, where she … »Read
Competitions Update
Colin Pütz was named winner of the 2025 Prix Serdang Swiss Piano Prize on June 30 at the Villa Serdang in Feldbrunnen near Solothurn, Switzerland. The 18-year-old German pianist receives a … »Read
More Ohio-ans to Decide on 'Sin' Tax for the Arts
The new, two-year budget recently signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives counties with a charter form of government or populations of at least 800,000 the option to levy a cigarette tax to fund … »Read
Ruhrtrienniale Names New Artistic Director
Connecticut native Lydia Steier is to succeed Ivan Van Hove as artistic director of the Ruhrtriennale for the 2027-2029 seasons. Germany’s largest industrial region hosts an international … »Read
State Arts Funding: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly
In today’s political climate, state support for the arts is having its ups and—in Republican-run governments at least—downs. In California , the legislature recently restored … »Read
MSM to Offer Online BFA Degree for Professionals
In January of 2026, the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) will launch a new online Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts Degree Completion Program designed to allow performing arts … »Read
Czech Performer Denied Entry to the U.S.
Clarinetist Jaroslav Skuta from the Czech Republic, planning to perform a number of Stateside concerts, was refused entry and sent back to Prague. One of his presenters, Frank Wiley, director of … »Read
EU Protests Gergiev's Booking by Italian Fest
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Putin’s favorite conductor, has been persona non grata in Europe and the U.S. Dismissed as chief conductor of the … »Read
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Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey Announces 2025-2026 Season Highlights
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival To Premiere Lowell Liebermann's New Work For Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, And Piano, August 3, 2025
Pianist Daniel Ciobanu continues strong season with major orchestras & new chamber project
The Village Trip announces 2025 classical programs
New! Songs by Poulenc transcribed for violin and piano
The Gilmore Releases Exclusive Concert Video of Mehldau-McBride-Gilmore Trio
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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.
Oliver Talukder, oboist
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July 2025
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Katharina Wincor, conductor
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June 2025
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Catharine Woodward, soprano
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May 2025
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Abigail Raiford, soprano
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April 2025
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April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
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March 2025
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March 2025
Kari Watson, composer
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February 2025
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February 2025
Gabriela Lara, violinist
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January 2025
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January 2025
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
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December 2024
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December 2024
Sterling Elliott, cellist
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November 2024
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November 2024
Liza Malamut, trombonist
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October 2024
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October 2024
Nancy Ives, composer
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September 2024
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September 2024
Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
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August 2024
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August 2024
Edmund Danon, baritone
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July 2024
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July 2024
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