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Updated Sep 28, 2020
LA Phil, Back Onstage at the Bowl
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s perennial ATM machine, the Hollywood Bowl, was forced to close its gates to the public this summer, blowing a gaping hole in the … »Read
AGMA Leaders Accused of Lack of Transparency
Whistleblowers are taking the leadership of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) to task for several decisions that appear contrary to the interests of the union’s 7,000 members. In … »Read
MA's Free Guide to (Mostly) Free Streams, September 28-October 5
We will be updating this list weekly. Please note that all times are given in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). To calculate in other time zones or counties, British Summer Time (BST) is currently five … »Read
New York, San Diego Orchestras Tap New Senior Staffers
Now that Ed Yim has left as president and CEO of the American Composers Orchestra , a search for his successor is underway. In the interim, Lyndsay Werking, development director since 2017, will … »Read
Ford, Bloomberg, et al. to Give $156M to Black, Latinx, Asian Arts Groups
Sixteen major donors and foundations have combined resources to come up with over $156 million to support Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous arts organizations in response to the devastation of … »Read
Lyric Opera Hijacks a Garage for Its New Season
While the coronavirus will prevent the Lyric Opera of Chicago from presenting a traditional mainstage season at the Civic Opera House no earlier than 2021, a series of imaginative programs will … »Read
Nigel Redden to Retire from Spoleto Festival
Nigel Redden, longtime general director of the Spoleto Festival USA, has said he will step down in October 2021 after 35 years of ever-imaginative, often bold artistic and executive leadership. … »Read
Choir in Spain Rehearses, Most Members Become Ill with Covid-19
MADRID (AP) — At least 30 of 41 members of a gospel choir in northeastern Spain have contracted coronavirus following a rehearsal indoors with little air circulation, local authorities and … »Read
Symphony Musicians Reaching Out, in Homes, Hospitals, Backyards
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra can’t give concerts in Powell Symphony Hall due to coronavirus restrictions, so musicians are taking performances straight … »Read
Carnegie Hall Oct. 7 Opening Remains a Gala, Albeit Virtual, Affair
Carnegie Hall’s October 7 opening night gala, announced in January , will be a unique experience this year, requiring no advance reservation and no best-clothes-out-of-the-closet attire. It … »Read
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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.
Katherine Balch, composer
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September 2020
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Daniela Candillari, conductor
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August 2020
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Vuvu Mpofu, soprano
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Xabier Anduaga, tenor
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June 2020
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Stella Chen, violinist
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May 2020
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Theo Hoffman, baritone
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April 2020
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Zack Winokur, director
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March 2020
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John Brancy, baritone
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February 2020
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Maxim Lando, pianist
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January 2020
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Hao Zhou, violinist
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December 2019
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Michele Gamba, conductor
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November 2019
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Lucia Lucas, baritone
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October 2019
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