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Updated Dec 12, 2018

The Musical Awards Reception: 2019 Edition

“We live in a society that is hostile towards classical music and serious art in general….So it is wonderful to have such organizations as Musical America that still have a voice in … »Read

Three Women Conductors Sign to New Management

French conductor Laurence Equilbey has signed with Columbia Artists for North American representation. Director of the period-instrument ensemble Insula Orchestra and the Accentus Choir, which she … »Read

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At Juilliard: Brahms, Saariaho, and Adams as Not-so-strange Bedfellows

It must be quite a thrill for a student orchestra to be conducted by America’s best-known living composer, and in a substantial piece of his own music to boot. Kudos then to the Juilliard … »Read

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Seattle Opera Center Preps for Grand Opening

On Dec. 15 the public gets a chance to see what $60 million has bought for the Seattle Opera during the grand-opening celebration of the company’s new headquarters. The 105,000-square-foot, … »Read

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A (Literally) Life-saving Concert

An 89-year-old music lover’s recent attendance at a chamber music concert very likely saved her life. As the Mistral ensemble was about to begin the third work in its concert at St. … »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.

Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2018

Davóne Tines, bass-baritone
New Artist of the Month
November 2018

Robert Trevino, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2018

Nilo Alcala, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2018

Natalya Romaniw, soprano
New Artist of the Month
August 2018

Hanzhi Wang, accordionist
New Artist of the Month
July 2018

Eun Sun Kim, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2018

Louisa Proske, director
New Artist of the Month
May 2018

Alexi Kenney, violinist
New Artist of the Month
April 2018

Russian Renaissance
New Artist of the Month
March 2018

Abigail Kent, harpist
New Artist of the Month
February 2018

Lucy Dhegrae, vocalist
New Artist of the Month
January 2018

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Three Women Conductors Sign to New Management
2.	Grammy Nominations: The (Classical) List
3.	WaPo Takes Up Pay Discrimination in American Orchestras
4.	Juilliard School Names New VP and Advancement Chief
5.	The Musical Awards Reception: 2019 Edition
6.	Four Premieres Scheduled for Washington National Opera
7.	Knight Foundation Invests $37M in Miami Arts
8.	Kentridge's Latest Magnum Opus Is Designed to Discombobulate
9.	A (Literally) Life-saving Concert
10.	At Juilliard: Brahms, Saariaho, and Adams as Not-so-strange Bedfellows