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Updated Feb 20, 2026

The Perfect Time for a Scathing Satire

LONDON—Budget cuts and an involuntary relocation by Arts Council England may have pulled the rug out from under the English National Opera, but forced to make something out of not a great … »Read

Minnesota O Names Principal Guest

Like many violinists before him, Leonidas Kavakos is turning toward conducting, a skill made more visible by his recent appointment as principal guest conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra. … »Read

José van Dam Has Died

José van Dam, the Belgian bass-baritone described by one critic as “an elegant and immensely satisfying singer,” died at his home in Croatia on Feb. 17. He was 85. His career as … »Read

Classical California Reaches (Farther) Out

Classical California, the result of this past summer’s consolidation of classical music stations KUSC and KDFC in Los Angeles and the Bay area, is about to extend its reach statewide. Nine … »Read

Met Opera in 2026-27, a Dozen Staples, Five New Stagings

The 2026-27 season at the Metropolitan Opera boasts 17 productions, one of them a world premiere, four of them new to the house, and the rest revivals. Before the pandemic, the company offered … »Read

Reviews

BBC Symphony Mixes Tines with Rachmaninoff

LONDON—It’s hard to imagine a more quintessentially British outfit than the BBC Symphony Orchestra, nor a conductor more Italian than Daniele Rustioni; yet when on February 13 these … »Read

People in the News

Reims Fest Found Liable for Firing Its Managing & Artistic Director

The Reims Court of Appeal in northeastern France recently ruled that the Les Flâneries Musicales de Reims was liable for the 2023 dismissal of Vincent Morel from his post as managing and … »Read

Industry News

Washington N.O. Adds Venues

Washington National Opera (WNO) has added two new venues to its previously announced collaboration with Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University. The Lyric Baltimore and the Music Center … »Read

Industry News

Ukraine Musicians Stay the Course, Amid the Horror

A January performance by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Vladimir Jurowski served as a reminder for The Guardian’ s Tom Service that the war in Ukraine “is more terrifying and … »Read

Industry News

San Antonio: The Inevitable

The drip, drip, drip of bad news emanating from the San Antonio Philharmonic became a flood on Feb. 16 when an email to the musicians from CEO Roberto Treviño announced, “As part of … »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.

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

Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 2025

Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
New Artist of the Month
August 2025

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

»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.	More Stars Withdraw
2.	José van Dam Has Died
3.	Puts+Dickenson+Donato+TF3=Emily
4.	Met Opera in 2026-27, a Dozen Staples, Five New Stagings
5.	San Antonio: The Inevitable
6.	LA Chamber O Music Director to Exit
7.	Classical Music Shouldn't Try to Act like Pop
8.	SLSO's New Season
9.	Recent Appointments in Academe
10.	A Rare Voice That Reflects Its Humanity