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Updated Oct 19, 2026

New VP of Artistic Planning for New Jersey Symphony

Nathalie Stutzmann’s former manager Gaetan Le Divelec is to be VP of Artistic Planning and Operations at the New Jersey Symphony as of Nov. 1. He arrives from the Atlanta Symphony, where he … »Read

Exec Moves from One BSO to the Other

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has grouped its fundraising, marketing, technology, and patron services together under the newly created post of Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer. … »Read

Dayton Musicians Cry Foul

An unfair labor practice charge filed on Oct. 13 with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by the musicians of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) alleges that the Dayton Performing Arts … »Read

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Conductor Renewals in Canada, Spain

The Hamilton Philharmonic (Ontario, Canada) has renewed Music Director James S. Kahane ’s contract for three years to June 2030. He succeeded Gemma New in 2025 . Born in Paris, the … »Read

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Media's Take on Monsters of the Podium

The Yellow Tie , a new biopic in which John Malkovich plays the legendary Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache, has reminded Ivan Hewett that “the fascination with these ‘monsters of … »Read

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Wanted: Mentees for the World's Busiest Conductor

Yannick Nézet-Séguin—music director of the Metropolitan Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Orchestre Métropolitain, honorary member/guest conductor of the … »Read

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Winning Partnership Extended Thru 2034

The Berlin State Opera (aka Staatsoper Unter den Linden) has solidified its leadership team with contract extensions for both General Director Elisabeth Sobotka and General Music Director … »Read

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The AP Interview: Kirill Petrenko & the Phil

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic will be on the move. A renovation is planned for the Philharmonie , its home since 1963, and is likely to displace the orchestra … »Read

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Management Moves: a Director, a Composer

Opera director Bruno Ravella has joined Askonas Holt for international general management. Ravella’s vast international portfolio includes the Lyric Opera of Chicago, to which he returns … »Read

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Missy Mazzoli's Lincoln in the Bardo Arrives at the Met

NEW YORK (AP)—The setting is a graveyard. Almost all the characters are dead. And then there’s Abraham Lincoln, alive but paralyzed by grief over the death of his 11-year-old son. If … »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.

The Esmé Quartet
New Artist of the Month
October 2026

Skylar Tang, trumpeter
New Artist of the Month
September 2026

Jingwen Cai, mezzo-soprano
New Artist of the Month
August 2026

Estel Vivó Casanovas, saxophonist
New Artist of the Month
July 2026

Song Hee Lee, soprano
New Artist of the Month
June 2026

Élisabeth Pion, pianist
New Artist of the Month
May 2026

Theodore Platt, baritone
New Artist of the Month
April 2026

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

»View all New Artists of the Month

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

1.	Martina Arroyo Dies at Age 90
2.	Media's Take on Monsters of the Podium
3.	NYPublic Radio CEO Exits
4.	Missy Mazzoli's Lincoln in the Bardo Arrives at the Met
5.	Wanted: Mentees for the World's Busiest Conductor
6.	Exec Moves from One BSO to the Other
7.	Third Time Is Not the Charm in Lyric's Don Revival
8.	Management Moves: a Director, a Composer
9.	The AP Interview: Kirill Petrenko & the Phil
10.	New VP of Artistic Planning for New Jersey Symphony