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Updated Mar 31, 2026

People in the News

WNO Scores with New Board Member

Marc A. Scorca, who  retired at the end of 2025 after 35 years as CEO of OPERA America, is joining the board of directors of the Washington National Opera (WNO). One of the most influential … »Read

Reviews

Ticciati, LPO Take the Kullervo Plunge

LONDON—The later compositions of Jean Sibelius are succinct, stripped back as they are to the essentials of musical expression until his final symphony, the Seventh, delivered its profound … »Read

Industry News

KC Symphony to Build Another New Venue

This year the Kansas City Symphony (KCS) will break ground on a new 4,600-seat concert venue designed for contemporary touring artists as well as film with live orchestra. The 1,600-seat Helzberg … »Read

People in the News

New Music Director for Poland Opera

Israeli-American conductor Yoel Gamzou is to be music director of the Polish National Opera (Teatr wielki) in Warsaw as of next season. He succeeds Patrick Fournillier, in the job from 2020, and … »Read

Industry News

Statement from the BSO Musicians

On Friday, March 27, the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra issued a statement about their meeting on March 19 with orchestra CEO Chad Smith, 12 voting members of the Board of Trustees, … »Read

Industry News

BSO Mgmt Nods to Need for Trust

Following a tense meeting on March 26 between musicians and management of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), CEO Chad Smith acknowledged, “We have a lot of work to do to rebuild trust with … »Read

Industry News

A Very Different Salome in LA

LOS ANGELES—Irish composer Gerald Barry’s wonderfully outlandish operas used to arrive at Walt Disney Concert Hall with regularity every five years, starting in 2006 with The Triumph … »Read

Industry News

City Ballet Cancels Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center’s professional dance offerings between now and July 4, when the Center will shutter, consists of The State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Mazowsze” of Poland on … »Read

Industry News

Trump Is Recalibrating American Culture

Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter for The New York Times , recently discussed why Donald Trump seems so focused on reshaping many of America’s cultural institutions. “The full … »Read

Industry News

SFS in 2026-27: A Parade of Guest Conductors

With the search for its next music director underway, it’s no coincidence that the San Francisco Symphony’s (SFS) 115 th season, running Sept. 8 through  June 27, 2027, features … »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

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