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Updated Aug 21, 2026

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Ileana Cotrubas, Soprano Who Lit Up the Met, Has Died

The celebrated Romanian lyric soprano Ileana Cotrubas has died at the age of 87. Over a long and distinguished career, she lit up international stages with her luminous voice, mesmerizing stage … »Read

People in the News

An Ailing Herbert Blomstedt Cancels More Concerts

Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from a further series of concerts due to ongoing health concerns. The former chief conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, which he led from 1998 until 2005, was due … »Read

Reviews

Bayreuth's AI Ring: A Spectacular Fail

This season the Bayreuth Festspiele presented an artificial intelligence generated Ring Cycle as part of the celebration of its 150th anniversary. It was a dud: instead of “AI slop,” … »Read

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A Trio of Legendary CSO Musicians to Retire

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced the retirement of three musicians. Hornist Daniel Gingrich and violinist Ronald Satkiewicz, both currently on sabbatical, and percussionist Patricia … »Read

Industry News

New York City to Host Ukrainian Cultural Festival

The Trump Administration may have taken its eye off the ball when it comes to Ukraine, but New York City intends to renew its commitment to the beleaguered Eastern European nation by hosting over … »Read

Reviews

Three New American Operas Restore Faith in the Artform

Every now and then a new opera comes along that shakes your world, reminding you of the power and emotional depths that can be attained by this most complex of artforms. David T. Little’s … »Read

People in the News

Aspen Music Festival President Arrested for DUI

Alan Fletcher, president and CEO of Aspen Music Festival and School, was arrested on July 31 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and for driving with excessive alcohol. Both … »Read

Industry News

Honeck Subs Pittsburgh Free First Ticket Initiative

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has announced that Music Director Manfred Honeck will personally purchase a first ticket for every new student who registers for PSO Go, the orchestra's student … »Read

Reviews

At the Proms, Berlioz and Pappano Raise the Dead

Few works are so well-suited to London’s Royal Albert Hall as Hector Berlioz’s gargantuan Requiem, so aptly subtitled the Grande Messe des Morts . With its 16 timpani, 10 sets of … »Read

Contests & Awards

Verbier Festival Academy Announces Prizes

The Verbier Festival Academy has announced its 2026 prize-winners with nine young musicians taking home prizes of between CHF 3,000 and 10,000 (approximately $3,700 and $12,500 USD). Among the … »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.

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

Emma Wernig, viola
New Artist of the Month
October 2025

Cadie J. Bryan, soprano
New Artist of the Month
September 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.	National SO Abandons KenCen for Pastures New
2.	3000 Hz Opera Lab: Reimagining the Artform
3.	Aspen Music Festival President Arrested for DUI
4.	Ileana Cotrubas, Soprano Who Lit Up the Met, Has Died
5.	Three New American Operas Restore Faith in the Artform
6.	Dallas Symphony Orchestra Appoints Six New Musicians
7.	Xian Zhang’s First Seattle Season: A Sound Taking Shape
8.	New Zealand Composer Realizes Liszt's Lost Revolutionary Symphony
9.	Salonen Leads Juilliard and Royal Academy at the Proms
10.	At the Proms, Berlioz and Pappano Raise the Dead