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Updated May 27, 2022

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Cleveland O Nabs Israel Phil's Concertmaster

David Radzynski, concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra since 2015, is to be the next concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra. He succeeds William Preucil, who was initially suspended … »Read

Contests & Awards

May Competitions: A Flood of Winning Results

Concert Artists Guild today announces the four winners of its annual Victor Elmaleh Virtual Competition. They are: soprano Magdalena … »Read

Contests & Awards

The Cliburn Returns, with a Few Key Changes

After a year’s delay, the 16^th iteration of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition returns to Fort Worth on June 2. Thirty pianists ages 19 to 31 will represent 15 … »Read

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League Announces New Commissioning Program for Women

The League of American Orchestras has announced the new Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program. With the foundation’s support, the League will partner with the … »Read

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Ojai Festival Appoints Rhiannon Giddens Music Director for 2023

The Ojai Music Festival’s music director for the 2023 edition will be composer, singer, fiddle and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens. Festival Artistic and Executive Director Ara Guzelimian … »Read

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Atlanta Hires Its Music Director's Former Manager for Senior Post

French conductor Nathalie Stutzmann, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s new music director, has brought along a close French-born advisor and colleague to be her artistic right-hand. He is … »Read

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SFCM Names First Artist Apprentice for Opus 3 Roster

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and Opus 3 Artists have introduced the Artist Apprentice Program, a mentorship pairing seasoned managers with an outstanding early-career musician … »Read

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Cleveland O Taps Eager Assistant Conductor

Up-and-coming Norwegian conductor Daniel Reith is to be The Cleveland Orchestra’s next assistant conductor, as of next season. He will also serve as music director of the Cleveland Orchestra … »Read

Reviews

CSO's MusicNOW Gets a Shot of Adrenalin

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW concert on May 23 ended the 24^th iteration of its new music series on a high note. Curated by Read

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Glimmerglass Names Zambello's Successor

Robert Ainsley, director of the Cafritz Young Artists Program and the American Opera Initiative at the Washington National Opera (WNO), is to be the next artistic and general director of the … »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.

Jordan Bak, violist
New Artist of the Month
May 2022

Rupert Boyd, guitarist
New Artist of the Month
April 2022

Lee Mills, conductor
New Artist of the Month
March 2022

Dani Howard, composer
New Artist of the Month
February 2022

Dominick Chenes, tenor
New Artist of the Month
January 2022

Tom Borrow, pianist
New Artist of the Month
December 2021

Jesús Rodolfo, violist
New Artist of the Month
November 2021

Francesca Chiejina, soprano
New Artist of the Month
October 2021

Martin García García, pianist
New Artist of the Month
September 2021

Tianxu An, pianist
New Artist of the Month
August 2021

Randall Scotting, countertenor
New Artist of the Month
July 2021

Geneva Lewis, violinist
New Artist of the Month
June 2021

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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2.	Atlanta Hires Its Music Director's Former Manager for Senior Post
3.	Ojai Festival Appoints Rhiannon Giddens Music Director for 2023
4.	Anthony Davis's X: All Is Well, Until Things Get Preachy
5.	Glimmerglass Names Zambello's Successor
6.	Roster Rotations: Kirshbaum; Opus 3; Athlone
7.	The Wreckers as Intended: A Maverick Finally Gets Her Day in (Home) Court
8.	SFCM Names First Artist Apprentice for Opus 3 Roster
9.	Orchestra Musicians on the Move: Strings and Principals
10.	Cleveland O in 2022-23; Where Are the Podium Women?