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Updated Feb 9, 2026

Carnegie Hall in 2026-27, Evergreen, Ever-evolving

In a world that becomes increasingly difficult to watch, much less live in, a beacon of hope shined brightly—and reliably--last week when Carnegie Hall announced its 2026-27 season. … »Read

Jeffrey Kahane Quits San Antonio Phil

Given the on- and mostly off-again history of the San Antonio Philharmonic, it is hardly surprising that Jeffrey Kahane has resigned as its music director. He has been affiliated with its … »Read

Stunning Irony: The NSO Has Risen to the Top 5

On Feb. 5, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) performed for the first time since Donald Trump announced his intention to close The Kennedy Center for two years. The concert hall was packed, a … »Read

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Mäkelä Plunges Into the Big Time

PARIS—Beethoven’s Missa solemnis has returned to the center of musical life in a striking way. In Paris on January 28, Klaus Mäkelä led the work with the Choeur and Orchestre … »Read

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Despite $4.1M Deficit, this Orchestra Reports a Good Year

The Minnesota Orchestra posted a$4.2 million operating loss for fiscal year 2025, the second year in a row that has produced a multi-million-dollar deficit. Revenues for FY2025 totaled $38.1 … »Read

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Royal Conservatory to Lose a Mehta

After 17 years, Mervon Mehta, 67, is stepping aside as executive director, performing arts at The Royal Conservatory of Music following a transition period extending through June. Since arriving … »Read

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A Mozartwoche Par Excellence

SALZBURG—Mozart Week continues to thrive under the popular stewardship of its current Intendant Rolando Villazón, attracting the very finest performers to the composer’s … »Read

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Reeling from Impact: The NSO, KenCen Unions

Imagine the chaos and uncertainty Kennedy Center staff are experiencing in the wake of DT’s announcement, not to mention predicting life after July 4 when their place of work shutters. As … »Read

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New Hires at the Conservatory

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) has added Bin Yu Sanford [pictured] and Weicong Zhang to the faculty of the Vocal Arts and Collaborative Piano Division as of the 2026 fall semester. Korean-born … »Read

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Glass's 15th Symphony Is All About the Current Regime

Philip Glass’s decision to cancel the performance of his Symphony No. 15 at The Kennedy Center elicited a predictable response from Donald Trump—a “tirade [that] was petty, … »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.

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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1.	Kennicott on KC: Someone Needs to Stop the Madness
2.	At the SFS: A Chance to Revisit First Impressions
3.	Paris Opera: The Main Event
4.	NY Post Hammers the Met
5.	Reeling from Impact: The NSO, KenCen Unions
6.	Stunning Irony: The NSO Has Risen to the Top 5
7.	Davóne Tines Asks, 'What is your hand in this?'
8.	A Mozartwoche Par Excellence
9.	New Hires at the Conservatory
10.	'Democracy Dies in Darkness'