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Updated Feb 26, 2026

Yuja Wang Takes on Norman Lebrecht

Yuja Wang, superwoman of the keyboard, has accused Norman Lebrecht, classical music commentator known for breaking news, much of it editorialized, of “derogatory misogynistic … »Read

Dudamel's First Missa Solemnis

Gustavo Dudamel conducted Beethoven’s Missa solemnis with the Los Angeles Philharmonic last weekend in Disney Hall, his maiden voyage with the composer’s most demanding work, and … »Read

Maryland's BSO Gets Very Visual In 2026-27

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO )  appears to be spreading its programming wings in 2026–27 season, opening with a jazz gala on September 25 with Music Director Jonathon Heyward … »Read

Seattle's Solid Season in 2026-27

Xian Zhang will launch her second season as music director of the Seattle Symphony on Sept. 19 with a gala to include Yuja Wang performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The … »Read

In Afghanistan: Zealots Destroy Instruments

Since its return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban “outlaws music, and criminalizes performing or even listening to music,” writes Sarah Dawood in Index on Censorship … »Read

Joshua Robison Dies at 79

Joshua Robison, longtime partner, manager, adviser and facilitator for Michael Tilson Thomas, died on February 22. He passed away in his sleep at his apartment in San Francisco. He had sustained a … »Read

2026-27 at the Winspear Opera House

The 69 th season of The Dallas Opera (TDO) features four mainstage productions— The Elixir of Love , The Cunning Little Vixen , Turandot , and Lohengrin —as well as two family … »Read

Playing the Blame Game at WNO

A well-sourced article in the Washington Post makes the case that the Washington National Opera’s abrupt departure from The Kennedy Center, announced in early January, was the result of … »Read

New Violas for Rice's Shepherd School

Beginning in the fall of 2027, Stephen Wyrczynski and Ori Kam will join Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music as professors of viola following an international search. They will succeed … »Read

Church of England Plans to Add 200 Choirs

The Church of England is underwriting the launch of “The Choir Project” by the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) to the tune of £400,000.  Although there were 207 … »Read

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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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