NEWS
Updated Oct 18, 2019
LA Music Center Gets New Board Chair, Extends CEO's Contract
The Los Angeles Music Center—whose resident companies include the Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angles Opera and the Los Angeles Philharmonic—has a new board … »Read
ROH's Don Pasquale: Trendy Director Finds Its Latent Nastiness
LONDON—Cards on the table, there were appreciative guffaws from some in the Covent Garden audience at the opening night (October 14) of this new staging of Don Pasquale . I’m baffled … »Read
Richard Ortner, Final President of the Boston Conservatory, Has Died
Richard Ortner, past president of the Boston Conservatory (now the Boston Conservatory at Berklee) died on October 10 after a battle with cancer. He was 71. In the words of Cathy Young, senior … »Read
Ara Guzelimian to Be Ojai's Next Artistic Director
Ara Guzelimian, who announced his departure from the Juilliard School as dean and provost last June, is to be the Ojai Festival’s artistic director as of its 75 th season, June 10 to 13, … »Read
Advice to the New ENO Chief: Stick with the 'Bankers'
The appointment of Annilese Miskimmon [pictured] as the English National Opera’s (ENO) new artistic director, argues David Benedict in The Stage , is shocking because … »Read
Sponsored Content
Explore the Unique Sound of Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra
Artistic Director and Chief Conductor András Keller—world-renowned Hungarian violinist, founder of Keller Quartet, professor of Violin at London's Guildhall School of Music—is leading the orchestra toward international success.
»Read
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Names New Chief Exec
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir (TMC), one of Canada’s most highly regarded professional choirs, has named Anna Kajtar to succeed Cynthia Hawkins as executive director. Kajtar has served in an … »Read
A 'Big Five' O Raises the Roof at Carnegie
With the exception of the New York Phil, which plays up the road, Carnegie Hall is the place to catch the “Big Five” when they are in town. Last week it was the Cleveland Orchestra … »Read
Jaap Honored by Gramophone and the Concertgebouw
The New York and Hong Kong philharmonics’ Music Director Jaap van Zweden has won not one but two awards in the last 24 hours. Today, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw announced him as the winner … »Read
Toronto Choir Demonstrates Solidarity at US-Mexican Border
On Oct. 13 the border between San Diego and Tijuana, among the most politically charged spaces in North America, was the site of a performance by Choir!Choir!Choir! The Toronto-based group, … »Read
WHO'S BLOGGING
Law and Disorder by GG Arts Law
Career Advice by Legendary Manager Edna Landau
An American in Paris by Frank Cadenhead
FEATURED JOBS
PRESS RELEASES
Unedited news and information from performing arts businesses
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC presents Incantations: Mystical, Darkly Transcendent Music for the Autumn Season
European rising opera star Tamara Radjenovic returns to Carnegie Hall in November 2019
Pianist-Composer James Adler to Appear in Solo Recital at New York's Yamaha Artist Services Piano Salon, November 12, 2019
Third Coast Percussion Premieres Music by Devonté Hynes (aka Blood Orange) on ‘Fields’ from Cedille Records
American Composers Orchestra opens season at Carnegie Hall with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and guitarist JIJI
Neave Trio performs music by Amy Beach and Rebecca Clarke at SubCulture - Album Release Concert for 'Her Voice'
To add your press release or event, please sign up for a free account by clicking here.
To log in to your free press release/event calendar admin account, please click here.
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.
Lucia Lucas, baritone
New Artist of the Month
October 2019
New Artist of the Month
October 2019
María Dueñas, violinist
New Artist of the Month
September 2019
New Artist of the Month
September 2019
Elena Schwarz, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2019
New Artist of the Month
August 2019
Salome Jicia, soprano
New Artist of the Month
July 2019
New Artist of the Month
July 2019
Gabriella Smith, composer
New Artist of the Month
June 2019
New Artist of the Month
June 2019
Emmet Cohen, pianist
New Artist of the Month
May 2019
New Artist of the Month
May 2019
Siena Licht Miller, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
April 2019
New Artist of the Month
April 2019
Patrick Guetti, bass
New Artist of the Month
March 2019
New Artist of the Month
March 2019
Evan Kahn, cellist
New Artist of the Month
February 2019
New Artist of the Month
February 2019
Michael Vincent Waller, composer
New Artist of the Month
January 2019
New Artist of the Month
January 2019
Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor
New Artist of the Month
December 2018
New Artist of the Month
December 2018
Davóne Tines, bass-baritone
New Artist of the Month
November 2018
New Artist of the Month
November 2018
Robert Trevino, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2018
New Artist of the Month
October 2018
»View all New Artists of the Month
Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
»View the Musical America award winners
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Industry Events and Conferences
Trade shows, seminars, events and conferences about the business of the performing arts
Performances, classes, and other artistic events
Calendar of events for the performing arts performances and other events
