NEWS
Updated Aug 14, 2026
KenCen Board Votes to Inscribe Trump’s Name on Building
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted on Thursday to inscribe President Trump’s name on the building, according to two people with direct knowledge of the … »Read
Wind, Smoke, and Strong Wills at Santa Fe Opera
SANTA FE—Seeing all five of Santa Fe Opera’s summer productions in close succession during the first week of August made one of the open-air theater’s peculiarities especially … »Read
The Conductor: Con Artist or Infallible God?
The orchestra conductor is the only one on the concert stage who doesn’t make a sound. Why is he (or she) there? Writing in The Atlantic , Matthew Aucoin argues that the appearance of … »Read
Violinist and Pedagogue Henryk P. Kowalski Has Died
The Polish-born Danish violinist and pedagogue Henryk P. Kowalski died on August 11, 2026, at a Stockholm hospital. He was 78. A soloist, chamber musician and influential teacher, Kowalski was … »Read
Jack Swanson Wins San Francisco Emerging Stars Competition
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco Opera has announced Jack Swanson as the winner of the 2025–26 Season Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Emerging Stars Competition. The American tenor made … »Read
Missy Mazzoli's New Opera Wows Edinburgh
EDINBURGH—Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s new opera The Galloping Cure premiered August 9 at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh and has received an excellent set of reviews. Based on an … »Read
At the Proms, Weber's Oberon Could Use More Fairy Dust
Two centuries on from its London premiere, Oberon remains Carl Maria von Weber’s most enigmatic opera. Often cited as a forgotten masterpiece, its combination of a notoriously risible … »Read
Cage Chord Changes for First Time in 17 Months
Something rather special occurred within the hallowed walls of the medieval church of St. Burchardi in Halberstadt, Germany this August 5. An expectant crowd of reporters and contemporary music … »Read
Boston Appoints New Associate Principal Oboe
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of Kip Zimmerman as the orchestra’s new associate principal oboe, beginning in the … »Read
App Invites Violists to be Mentored by Berlin Phil Principal
Ever wanted to be coached by a principal from one of the world’s leading orchestras? Well, now you can be. It's all part the latest initiative presented by the Master Sessions program on … »Read
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Ensemble for These Times Announces the Launch of For Good Measure, Season 3: “Talking @ Text”
Ensemble for These Times Announces the Winners of its 2026 Call for Scores for Solo Piano
Artists in Residence at AMI - Yang & Olivia (violin & piano duo)
Grammy-Nominated Pianist Han Chen Presents Concert Reimagining Classical At Cuny’s Elebash Hall August 26, 2026
The New York Virtuoso Singers Announces 2026-2027 New York City Concert Season
Newly Renovated Benaroya Hall Opens its Doors on October 18 for a Free Day-Long Festival of Music, Art and Community
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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.
Jingwen Cai, mezzo-soprano
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August 2026
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August 2026
Estel Vivó Casanovas, saxophonist
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July 2026
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July 2026
Song Hee Lee, soprano
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June 2026
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June 2026
Élisabeth Pion, pianist
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May 2026
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May 2026
Theodore Platt, baritone
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April 2026
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April 2026
Hannah De Priest, soprano
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March 2026
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March 2026
Ruth Knight, director
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February 2026
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February 2026
Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
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January 2026
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January 2026
Iván López Reynoso, conductor
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December 2025
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December 2025
Hongni Wu, mezzo-soprano
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November 2025
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November 2025
Emma Wernig, viola
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October 2025
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October 2025
Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
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September 2025
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September 2025
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