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Updated Feb 6, 2026

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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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'Democracy Dies in Darkness'

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus,and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow … »Read

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Paris Opera: The Main Event

The hottest opera ticket in Paris is  Eugene Onegin at the Opéra Garnier. Long planned with Semyon Bychkov at the helm, the arrival of a new production fortuitously coincided with the … »Read

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Davóne Tines Asks, 'What is your hand in this?'

Davóne Tines has built much of his career around social engagement. The American bass-baritone has fostered projects like The Black Clown , a cabaret-like theatricalization of Langston … »Read

Industry News

SFOpera Stays the Course in 2026-27

The 104 th season of the San Francisco Opera (SFO) will feature six productions for the third season in a row, down from the once-traditional number of eight. General Director Matthew Shilvock … »Read

Industry News

BSO's Summer Vacation Adds Dance

The 2026 Tanglewood season, June 21 to Sept. 2, will mix a customary program of classical music concerts featuring guest soloists and ensembles; the July 4th appearance of James Taylor; and three … »Read

Industry News

Kennicott on KC: Someone Needs to Stop the Madness

The sudden announcement on Feb. 1 that DT would  close The Kennedy Center on July 4 th for a two-year renovation left many observers gobsmacked. “Was this a deliberate strategy of … »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.


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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