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Updated Dec 6, 2024
80 Discs for 80 Years: The MTT Boxed Set
Born in 1944, Michael Tilson Thomas was and is many things: prodigy, pianist, conductor, and composer. Assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra by age 25, he earned his stripes early, … »Read
Bayreuth Drops Four Operas from 150th Anniversary Season
The Bayreuth Festival eliminated four productions from its 150th anniversary season in 2026 because of budget cuts, the festival said Thursday. The German festival devoted to composer Richard … »Read
New Study: Gen AI Will Reap Billions (More) for Tech Sector at Creators' Expense
A study commissioned by CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) highlights the risks that Gen AI (generative artificial intelligence) pose to the human creators … »Read
New Violinists in Chicago & Albany
Klaus Mäkelä’s first hire as music director designate of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra also marks the first time the orchestra has hired one of its own fellows; CSO Fellowship is … »Read
Royal Liverpool Phil Gets £4M for Youth Music
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has awarded £4 mn to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) to support music opportunities for children and young people in the Liverpool metropolitan … »Read
B&H/Videmus Bring Julia Perry's Full Catalog to Light
The effort to reintroduce long-ignored composers received a shot in the arm with the announcement that the previously unpublished music of Julia Perry will become available via an agreement … »Read
Maria: An Aficionado Weighs In
Movies about famous musicians aimed at a general public are often risky affairs. The creative forces and intuition that produce great art are not easily dramatized or visualized on the big screen. … »Read
Salzburg Fest, Onstage and Off
As the Salzburg Festival trumpets the offerings for its upcoming summer season , a few backstage developments have emerged in recent days. Last week, the Festival fired its new Drama Director … »Read
Melbourne Symphony Attempts to Recover—at a Cost
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has been in turmoil since last August, when the cancellation of a performance by pianist Jayson Gillham set off a chain of destabilizing events. In short … »Read
Wales Arts Leaders Predict Dire Consequences from Gov't Cuts
The prospects for robust arts funding in Wales could scarcely be more disheartening. Since 2010, Arts Council Wales (ACW) has suffered a 40 percent real-terms cut in funding. “I doubt very … »Read
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String Quartet Ethel Releases 'Persist' with Flutist Allison Loggins-Hull on Sono Luminus Records
All Classical Radio Hosts Public Grand Opening of its New Media Arts Center at KOIN Tower December 8 from Noon-3 p.m. PST
Strings That Inspire: Larsen Strings North America Launches at VSA
Wet Ink Ensemble Presents a Mini-Festival of Adventurous Music at Dixon Place on December 14
Wet Ink Ensemble Presents a Mini-Festival of Adventurous Music at Dixon Place on December 14
Pacific Opera Project Presents US Premiere of 'La Scuola de’ Gelosi,' Jan 10-19
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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.
Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
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December 2024
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Sterling Elliott, cellist
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November 2024
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Liza Malamut, trombonist
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October 2024
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Nancy Ives, composer
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September 2024
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Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
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August 2024
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August 2024
Edmund Danon, baritone
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July 2024
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July 2024
Kedrick Armstrong, conductor
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June 2024
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June 2024
Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
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May 2024
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May 2024
~Nois Saxophone Quartet
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April 2024
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April 2024
Sarah Saviet, violinist
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March 2024
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March 2024
Sarah Dufresne, soprano
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February 2024
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February 2024
Ben Goldscheider, horn player
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January 2024
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January 2024
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