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Updated Feb 12, 2026

Golda Schultz, SFSymphony Address DaPonte's Women

SAN FRANCISCO—It’s not often that clothes match the style and mood of a concert. But such was the case on Thursday, February 5, in a splendid all-Mozart bill performed by the San … »Read

Mahler Chamber O's New Artistic Partner

Violinist Augustin Hadelich has been named artistic partner of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, effective in 2027, the start of the MCO’s 30 th anniversary season. He is to be involved in a … »Read

Can This Man Fix the ENO?

André de Ridder does not formally become music director of English National Opera until 2027, but the 54-year-old Berliner is already at work as the company grapples with its … »Read

KenCen 'Ambassador' Tells Staff to Prepare for Skeletons

A Feb. 10 email from Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell warned staff to expect cuts and the reality of “skeletal teams” once renovation of the building begins in July. … »Read

Slatkin Moves Up in Nashville

Alan D. Valentine will retire in July as CEO of the Nashville Symphony after a transformative, near-30-year tenure. His impending exit has prompted the orchestra to entice Leonard Slatkin to move … »Read

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A Night of Singing with the Budapest Festival Orchestra

Iván Fischer, leading his Budapest Festival Orchestra on February 6 in the first of two Carnegie Hall concerts, began the evening with a droll surprise. The billed program-opener was Summa … »Read

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BSO Names Two Assistant Conductors

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed two new assistant conductors, adding to a roster whose alumni include Michael Tilson Thomas, Robert Spano, Thomas Dausgaard, and more of same since … »Read

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Portland Chamber O Dissolves

Midway through its 79 th year, the Portland Chamber Orchestra (PCO) has dissolved, canceling the season’s last two concerts scheduled for Beaverton, OR. A statement on the orchestra's … »Read

People in the News

Musical Chairs at the Detroit Symphony

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and Music Director Jader Bignamini have appointed four new players, including principal second violin Jiamin Wang [pictured] who has been playing in the … »Read

Industry News

Pittsburgh in 2026-27: 'Packed with Premieres'

Music Director Manfred Honeck launches his 19 th season as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 26 with Lang Lang performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, … »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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2.	Baroque Heaven at Theater an der Wien
3.	Carnegie Hall in 2026-27, Evergreen, Ever-evolving
4.	Jeffrey Kahane Quits San Antonio Phil
5.	Despite $4.1M Deficit, this Orchestra Reports a Good Year
6.	Slatkin Moves Up in Nashville
7.	Canadian Opera Co Taps Dallas CEO
8.	Mäkelä Plunges Into the Big Time
9.	BSO Names Two Assistant Conductors
10.	Musical Chairs at the Detroit Symphony