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Updated Oct 22, 2018

Sheku Makes His American Orchestral Debut

SEATTLE, WA—Last May, when he performed three pieces at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markl, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason enchanted a global audience, piquing the interest of … »Read

Evans Mirages to Exit Atlanta

Evans Mirageas will exit his post as VP of artistic planning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in December; he plans to spend more time with the Cincinnati Opera, where he has (simultaneously) … »Read

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Fisticuffs in the Concert Hall

Classical music’s oft touted ability to soothe the savage breast came up short during an Oct. 11 concert by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in Malmo, Sweden. As the Adagietto movement of … »Read

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Muhly's Marnie Hasn't Improved Since Its ENO Premiere

NEW YORK—On paper, adapting Winston Graham’s 1961 novel Marnie as an opera isn’t a bad idea. The tale of theft and deceit orbits around the title character, whose life is a chain … »Read

Contests & Awards

Competitions, Conflicts of Interest, and Looming Deadlines

Another auspicious artist named Wang has emerged on the pianist scene. Concert Artists Guild on Wednesday announced that Yinuo Wang [pictured], a 22-year-old pianist from Beijing, China, captured … »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.

Robert Trevino, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2018

Nilo Alcala, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2018

Natalya Romaniw, soprano
New Artist of the Month
August 2018

Hanzhi Wang, accordionist
New Artist of the Month
July 2018

Eun Sun Kim, conductor
New Artist of the Month
June 2018

Louisa Proske, director
New Artist of the Month
May 2018

Alexi Kenney, violinist
New Artist of the Month
April 2018

Russian Renaissance
New Artist of the Month
March 2018

Abigail Kent, harpist
New Artist of the Month
February 2018

Lucy Dhegrae, vocalist
New Artist of the Month
January 2018

Julia Adolphe, composer
New Artist of the Month
December 2017

Taylor Marino, clarinetist
New Artist of the Month
November 2017

Seth Parker Woods, cellist
New Artist of the Month
October 2017

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Competitions, Conflicts of Interest, and Looming Deadlines
2.	Evans Mirages to Exit Atlanta
3.	Muhly's Marnie Hasn't Improved Since Its ENO Premiere
4.	Dudamel Gets Gish Prize, Largely for YOLA Efforts
5.	Lucerne Symphony Get an Endowment Boost of CHF15M
6.	Sheku Makes His American Orchestral Debut
7.	Fisticuffs in the Concert Hall