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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
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Music Director Kwame Ryan and the Charlotte Symphony Announce the 2026-27 Season
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Austin Opera’s 2026-2027 Season begins with the company’s first World Premiere commission and the opening of the new Sarah & Ernest Butler Performance
Comedian Danny Jolles Ponders Aliens in Hilarious Stand-Up Show 3/10, at Sierra Madre Playhouse
GRAMMY Award-Winning Organist Paul Jacobs Appears In Solo Organ Recital, Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, MA, March 7, 2026
Musician and Author Jacqueline Sideman Guttman to Present a Witty Memoir of Life after Loss
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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.
Ruth Knight, director
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February 2026
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Chelsea Lehnea, soprano
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January 2026
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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
Wendy Waszut-Barrett, designer
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August 2025
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Oliver Talukder, oboist
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July 2025
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July 2025
Katharina Wincor, conductor
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June 2025
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Catharine Woodward, soprano
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May 2025
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Abigail Raiford, soprano
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April 2025
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April 2025
Ashley Jackson, harpist
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March 2025
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March 2025
Kari Watson, composer
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February 2025
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