NEWS

Updated Jun 27, 2025

Revolving Artistic Leaders:
European Opera Circuit

Ina Karr, artistic director and CEO of the Lucerne Theater, will make history when she becomes the first woman to be general director of Deutsche Oper am Rhein as of 2027-28. The news of her … »Read

The Hidden Challenge of Captain Ahab

Portraying Captain Ahab in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Jake Haggie’s Moby-Dick this past winter called for considerable physical stamina. “Given the size of the role, … »Read

3 New Musicians for Pittsburgh Symphony

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is welcoming three new musicians: Julia Harguindey, principal bassoon, Zhenwei Shi, principal viola, and Michael Banks, assistant principal bass. This past … »Read

Contests & Awards

Canadian Arts Council Names Two Top Prize Winners

The Canadian Arts Council has announced winners of two of its most prestigious awards. The first is the Virginia Parker Prize, an annual, CA$30,000 (US$ 22, 025) award for an artist under age 32 … »Read

People in the News

Philharmonia Baroque Names Music Director

Following his successful debut leading Handel’s Alceste last March, London-based conductor, harpsichordist, and solo bassoonist Peter Whelan has been chosen as the next music director of the … »Read

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Sondheim's Papers Go to Library of Congress

The announcement on June 25 that the papers of composer Stephen Sondheim, who died in 2021, were coming to the Library of Congress (LOC) marked the culmination of a courtship that began over three … »Read

People in the News

Sir Simon Remembers Alfred Brendel

The passing of Alfred Brendel on June 17, 2025 has prompted remembrances and encomiums from across the classical music world. One of the most touching—from Sir Simon Rattle—appeared in … »Read

Industry News

The Crossing in 2025-26:
All New, All the Time

Philadelphia-based chamber chorus The Crossing, still thriving and winning accolades 21 years after its founding by conductor Donald Nally, is preparing for a 2025-26 season of premieres and works … »Read

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Karita Mattila Signs with New Mgmt

Karita Mattila, the Finnish operatic soprano who has graced many of the world’s leading stages, has joined Opus 3’s roster for worldwide general management. Known for a dramatic and … »Read

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MSM Taps New Dean of Jazz Arts

The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Jazz Arts division, soon to enter its 41 st year as an MSM degree-granting department, has announced that composer/saxophonist James (Jim) Saltzman, a longtime … »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.

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

Gabriela Lara, violinist
New Artist of the Month
January 2025

Madeline Apple Healey, soprano
New Artist of the Month
December 2024

Sterling Elliott, cellist
New Artist of the Month
November 2024

Liza Malamut, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
October 2024

Nancy Ives, composer
New Artist of the Month
September 2024

Tarmo Peltokoski, conductor
New Artist of the Month
August 2024

Edmund Danon, baritone
New Artist of the Month
July 2024

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Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Leadership Change for Music@Menlo
2.	Curtis Reaches $255M Mark
3.	New Zealand Symphony Names First Music Director Since De Waart
4.	Sondheim's Papers Go to Library of Congress
5.	In Praise of Samuel Barber
6.	2025-26 Season at Y's Tisch Music Center
7.	New Ass't Conductors in FL and SC
8.	Philharmonia Baroque Names Music Director
9.	Antonio Mormone Prize Names Winner
10.	MSM Taps New Dean of Jazz Arts