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Updated Jun 12, 2025

KenCen Les Mis Says It All

As planned, the opening of Les Misérables at Kennedy Center last night was the opening night of Trump’s takeover of the venue, a glam symbol of his grand plan. What was founded with a … »Read

A Canadian Orchestra in Suntory Hall

Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, kicking off the second leg of a Korea-Japan tour, greeted Tokyo with a novelty and two warhorses. The June 3 Suntory Hall concert, conducted by … »Read

New Appointments at the Academy

British cellist Benjamin Hughes will join University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music faculty next fall as associate professor of cello. Hughes is principal cello of the BBC … »Read

The Cliburn: Judging the Judges' Verdict

On June 7, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition crowned Aristo Sham of Hong Kong as gold medalist in Fort Worth. The silver and bronze medals went to Vitaly Starikov of … »Read

A Few New Faces at IMG Artists

Vanessa Tsoi and Claudia Stott have joined IMG’s new International Classical Touring department as VP of International Orchestral Touring, and Senior Manager of International Orchestral … »Read

SF Ballet Orchestra Signs New Agreement

The San Francisco Ballet, which will mark its 90 th anniversary this upcoming season, is to name its music director and principal conductor position for Shelby and Frederick Gans for the next 25 … »Read

Industry News

Nina Stemme Sings Her Final Isolde

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nina Stemme tilted back her head after the final notes of her 126th and last Isolde performance, and her eyes filled with tears. She was hugged by tenor Stuart Skelton … »Read

Industry News

Sarah Caldwell, the Opera

Since 2010, the College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder has hosted the New Opera Workshop (CU NOW), an extended colloquium over several weeks at which graduate voice students and … »Read

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Orchestra Musicians on the Move

Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Sophie Wang has been promoted to the post of associate concertmaster as of June 20. She has been in the orchestra since 2022 and is succeeding Alexander … »Read

Reviews

Marsalis's Attempt to Model Stravinsky

LONDON—When The Soldier’s Tale premiered in 1918, it was admired not just for Stravinsky’s pungent score and idiosyncratic orchestration but for the innovative way it blended … »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.	New Regime's KenCen Coming Out Party: Update
2.	KenCen Les Mis Says It All
3.	Marsalis's Attempt to Model Stravinsky
4.	Goosby Brings Price to the Chicago Symphony
5.	Cliburn Caps a Rich Competition Season
6.	Orchestra Musicians on the Move
7.	Benaroya Hall to Get a $20M Upgrade
8.	Judge OKs Defunding Libraries
9.	Nina Stemme Sings Her Final Isolde
10.	The Cliburn: Judging the Judges' Verdict