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Updated Mar 20, 2026

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When Music and Staging Click

LONDON—Like his stagings of Das Rheingold and Die Walküre , Barrie Kosky's new Royal Ballet and Opera Siegfried is rooted in the natural world. But this third instalment—seen at … »Read

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LA Phil in 2026-27: Many 'Creative's Fill the Gap

In 2026-27, its inaugural year without the Dudamel imprint, the Los Angeles Philharmonic is quick to announce his return for three programs, along with projects by his predecessor, the newly named … »Read

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New Conductor Appointments

On July 21, Deanna Tham will become the ninth music director and conductor of the Redlands Symphony Orchestra in California. She succeeds Ransom Wilson, who exited the position after nine years at … »Read

People in the News

BSO Blowback, from both Sides of the Footlights

Support for Andris Nelsons was loudly apparent last night as the audience cheered his first BSO concert since his abrupt dismissal. The musicians made their opinions clear on social media … »Read

People in the News

New Music Theater Dean for MSM

The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) has named Or Matias as the new dean of the school’s musical theater division as of July 1, 2026. He succeeds Liza Gennaro, the acclaimed choreographer, … »Read

People in the News

AH Conducting Fellows Move Up

Polish conductor Jakub Przybycien, a Boston Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor for 2026-27 , has been signed to the main roster of Askonas Holt management. He became one of the company’s … »Read

Industry News

Shanghai Phil and Moscow Conservatory Forge Partnership

Next fall the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory will present a year-end "Exploring Russia" music festival in Shanghai as part of a three-year … »Read

People in the News

Two Musician Appointments

Starla Breshears will join the Francisco Symphony as a section cellist at the beginning of the 2026–27?season. Currently studying at the Colburn School, she was previously a scholarship … »Read

Reviews

After Anna, Un Ballo at the Bastille

With Anna Netrebko on deck as the tormented Amelia, the recent Paris Opera revival of Gilbert Deflo’s decade-old production of Verdi’s  Un Ballo in Maschera  at the … »Read

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Is Hercules Still the ''Peak'' of Baroque Music Drama?

The much-valued annual presentation of a Handel opera in Carnegie Hall by Harry Bicket and the English Concert on occasion has stretched the genre, but only a touch, by performing an English … »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.


Hannah De Priest, soprano
New Artist of the Month
March 2026
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

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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