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Updated Apr 19, 2021
MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, April 19-26
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
Salonen Ventures Into Minimalism in SFS SoundBox
SAN FRANCISCO – Hobbled by the worldwide COVID-19 shutdown, Esa-Pekka Salonen is easing his way through his first season as music director of the San Francsico Symphony through … »Read
Promising Choreographer Dies at 35, Amid Accusations
LONDON (AP) — Liam Scarlett, a star British choreographer whom some insiders thought to be the next Ratmansky, has died at age 35. His career of late was clouded by abuse allegations. … »Read
LA Phil Embraces Dudamel's New Job
Gustavo Dudamel is adding to his already impressive professional portfolio with his acceptance of the position of music director of the Paris Opera, effective Aug. 1, 2021 for a six-year term. … »Read
Wayne Turner Peterson, 1992 Pulitzer Winner, Dies at 93
Wayne Turner Peterson, winner of the 1992 Pulitzer Prize in music for his piece The Face of the Night, The Heart of the Dark died on April 7 in San Francisco of natural causes. He was 93. Born in … »Read
Shanghai Symphony "Red Tour" Honors Centennial of Communism in China
As U.S. orchestras celebrate the ability to perform in their own concert halls—if they’re lucky--with audiences capped at 15-20 percent capacity, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) … »Read
Daisy Newman's Rich Legacy to Young Music Makers
The death of Daisy Newman on Feb. 10, 2021 at the age of 74 robbed inner city children in the San Francisco Bay area of a forceful advocate. Founder and longtime chief executive of the Young … »Read
Dudamel to Paris—It’s Official
In one of the music biz’s worst kept secrets, the Paris Opera’s new General Director Alexander Neef has finally announced the appointment of Gustavo Dudamel as the company’s new … »Read
New York Philharmonic, Live at the Shed
Esa-Pekka Salonen walked on stage to join the New York Philharmonic, which had not gathered before an audience for exactly 400 days. “On behalf of all us on stage, welcome back,” the … »Read
Three New Artistic Posts: The M-F Odds Are Improving
Gerry Cornelius, principal guest conductor of the English National Ballet, is to be the new music director of the English Touring Opera, with immediate effect. He succeeds Michael Rosewell who … »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.
Miles Mykkanen, tenor
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April 2021
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Lio Kuokman, conductor
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March 2021
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Nicholas Namoradze, pianist/composer
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February 2021
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Brian Giebler, tenor
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January 2021
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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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Daniela Candillari, conductor
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August 2020
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Vuvu Mpofu, soprano
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Xabier Anduaga, tenor
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Stella Chen, violinist
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