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Updated May 20, 2025

Reviews

The Rocky, Pitiless Terrain of Before we fall

SAN FRANCISCO—The traditional 19 th -century view of the concerto, at least to a first approximation, pits the soloist against the orchestra in a battle of wills. Later generations, though, … »Read

Industry News

Trump Hosts KenCen Board,
Tells (More) Fantastic Stories

WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center ‘s leadership at the White House on Monday night, reinforcing how much attention he’s devoting to remaking a … »Read

People in the News

Chung Myung-whun’s Journey to La Scala

Nearly 50 years ago, a young Chung Myung-whun made his first visit to Italy and quickly fell in love with the country, its food (especially pasta), and its music. He first conducted at La Scala in … »Read

People in the News

New Music Director for Tallahassee

After a two-year search, the Tallahassee (FL) Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has selected Yaniv Dinur as its new music director.. The Jerusalem-born conductor was one of the five finalists (from among … »Read

Industry News

Big Operating Deficits for Australian Opera, Ballet

Two of Australia’s biggest presenters—Opera Australia and the Australia Ballet—finished their most recent fiscal years with operating deficits that together equal almost AU$20 … »Read

Reviews

60th Anniversary of Chichester Psalms; 950th of Chichester Cathedral

CHICHESTER, U.K.—Sixteen days after Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms got its world premiere in New York, on July 15, 1965, it reached the English cathedral city that had … »Read

People in the News

Boston Conservatory Picks Curtis Staffer as Dean

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee has named Kevin Haden as its new dean of music, effective July 1. He succeeds Michael Shinn, who was named executive director last  October 2024 and to whom … »Read

People in the News

Charles Strouse, Composer of Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, etc. Dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as Annie, Bye Bye … »Read

People in the News

Opera Las Vegas Names CEO

Opera Las Vegas (OLV) has named Cecilia “Ceci” Violetta López as general director and CEO effective July 1, 2025. She is the fifth general director in the history of the … »Read

Contests & Awards

Honors and Competition Wins, Part II

The Solti Foundation U.S. on May 15 announced career assistance awards, now in their 25th year, to 18 American conductors, ages 36 and under. Each receives $30,000 toward professional training, … »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.


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
Gabriela Lara, violinist
New Artist of the Month
January 2025
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024
Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024
Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024
Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024
Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024
Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024
Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2024

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