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Updated Mar 18, 2026

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

At Vienna Phil, Florence Price Gets Lost in the Mix

Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a well-known advocate for the long overlooked Black female composer Florence Price. As music and artistic director of The Philadelphia Orchestra, he has … »Read

Bergen Philharmonic Names Gardner's Successor

Tabita Berglund is to be chief conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic beginning with the 2027-28 season. She succeeds Edward Gardner, who exited after nine years in 2024 and now holds the title of … »Read

People in the News

New Artistic Partner for SPCO

As of the 2026-27 season, Alina Ibragimova will be an artistic partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s (SPCO). The Russian-born violinist debuted with the SPCO in February 2024, … »Read

Reviews

Mutis' Macbeth in Turin Sends Shivers

If Verdi makes your world go round, Riccardo Muti’s your man. Whether at the opera house or in strict concert form (no semi-staged funny business for this maestro), his investigations into … »Read

Industry News

A New Take on Bach's St. Mark Passion

CHICAGO—Of the many details in Johann Sebastian Bach’s obituary, the acknowledgment that the composer wrote three more passions than the surviving St. Matthew and St. John is among the … »Read

Industry News

Spotify Treats Classical Music Fans like Morons

Ivan Hewett, the classical music critic for The Daily Telegraph , doesn’t pull his punches when claiming that Spotify treats classical music lovers like “total morons.” And he … »Read

Contests & Awards

Borletti-Buitoni Trust Announces $200,000 in Awards

The U.K.-based Borletti-Buitoni Trust (BBT) has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards to musicians in the early stages of their careers. Three are receiving a BBT £30,000 award, five a … »Read

Industry News

Suprise! KenCen Board Votes to Shutter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer’s July 4 celebrations. The widely expected … »Read

People in the News

Did Ric Grenell Jump or Was He Pushed?

On March 13 Donald Trump announced that Matt Floca, current vice president of facilities operations at The Kennedy Center, would succeed Richard Grenell as the organization’s head man. This … »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.

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

»View all New Artists of the Month

Since 1960, each year Musical America honors several outstanding musicians with an award for excellence.
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1.	Judge Rules Beatty Can Review KenCen Plans; D. Borda to Comment
2.	Did Ric Grenell Jump or Was He Pushed?
3.	Mutis' Macbeth in Turin Sends Shivers
4.	Spotify Treats Classical Music Fans like Morons
5.	At Vienna Phil, Florence Price Gets Lost in the Mix
6.	UK's Classical Music to Shutter
7.	Is Hercules Still the ''Peak'' of Baroque Music Drama?
8.	Suprise! KenCen Board Votes to Shutter
9.	A New Take on Bach's St. Mark Passion
10.	Borletti-Buitoni Trust Announces $200,000 in Awards