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Updated Jul 18, 2025

Minnesota O Names New Prez & CEO

Isaac Thompson, president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra , former managing director of the New York Philharmonic, is to be the new president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra. He … »Read

Aix Fest Part II: Rarities Blossom; New Work Bombs

AIX-EN-PROVENCE—While this year’s Aix Festival took place across all three of the city’s opera venues, it was the 77-year-old auditorium set in the courtyard of the … »Read

Detroit Opera Cancels 2025-26 Season Opener

A looming financial crisis has led the Detroit Opera (DO) to cancel its intended season-opening production of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West . “This difficult decision was made … »Read

New Music Directors: Germany and the U.S.

Felix Mildenberger will become general music director of the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (BSOF) as of the start of the 2026-27 season. He succeeds Jörg-Peter Weigle, in the post for … »Read

Just the Right Blend: The Gospel at Colonus

Ancient Greek theater may not make the most obvious pairing with Black Pentecostalism, but The Gospel at Colonus has garnered an impressive track record. Ever since its initial run at BAM’s … »Read

Slatkin Returns to Advise Nashville

The Nashville Symphony announced that Leonard Slatkin will return to serve as Music Advisor this September for a term extending through the 2027/28 season. He assumes the role as Music … »Read

Opera Philly Names Composer in Residence

Opera Philadelphia, the small opera company that can, and does, has chosen Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim to be composer-in-residence for the 2025-26 season. She joins a Mellon … »Read

79-year-old Piano Teacher Applies to Oxford—and Gets In

At 79, Susan Evans, a pub owner’s daughter from Pontypool, Wales, has lived a very full life. Surrounded by classical music as a child, she elected to pursue a career in film rather than … »Read

Shakeup Among NY Times Critics

Sia Michel [pictured], former editor-in-chief of Spin magazine, current culture editor of The New York Times , has issued a directive moving four of New York’s most influential arts voices … »Read

Italy's Culture Minister Calls Gergeiv's Upcoming Appearance 'Deplorable'

ROME (AP)--Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, warning … »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.

Oliver Talukder, oboist
New Artist of the Month
July 2025

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Shakeup Among NY Times Critics
2.	Trump Politics Interfere with LA Phil at the Bowl
3.	Minnesota O Names New Prez & CEO
4.	A Ho-Hum Don, a Brilliant New Billy. Aix Fest Part I
5.	Deborah Rutter Named Vice Provost for the Arts at Duke
6.	Jonathan Biss Has a New Job
7.	Detroit Opera Cancels 2025-26 Season Opener
8.	LA Phil Nabs One of New York's Finest
9.	Case In Point: Foreign Artists Vanishing from U.S. Stages
10.	Glimmerglass in 2026