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Updated Apr 25, 2024

Anthony Roth Costanzo to Helm Opera Philadelphia

In what has accurately been described as an “inspired choice,” Opera Philadelphia has named Anthony Roth Costanzo as its next general director and president. Costanzo is a star … »Read

Orchestral Americana New on Record

Alsop on Adams Marin Alsop has been quietly championing John Adams abroad—and now at the Met Opera conducting his El Nino—for decades. A new Naxos recording with the ORF Vienna Radio … »Read

New Artistic Directors in Australia, Germany

Orchestra Victoria has tapped Jessica Gethin to assume the orchestra’s lead artistic role. As artistic adviser, she will work with management on musician recruitment and performance, … »Read

Pittsburgh Symphony Headed to Europe

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and its Music Director Manfred Honeck will travel to Europe for two weeks, August 22 through September 7, with stops in nine cities including Salzburg, … »Read

New Youth O Conductors: Richmond and San Francisco

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has named Hae Lee as its new associate conductor and Youth Orchestra (RSYO) conductor, effective in July 2024. In the former role, the 32-year-old Korean … »Read

Cinci Symphony Announces Music Director

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has chosen Cristian Macelaru to succeed Louis Langrée as music director, starting next season as designate and continuing for the following four years … »Read

Nadia Boulanger Opera Bows at NYU's Skirball Center

Nadia Boulanger was “the most influential woman in music history,” according to Neal Goren, the innovative artistic director of New York’s Catapult Opera. It’s a big … »Read

Roderick Cox Tapped by Montpellier Opéra

Roderick Cox is to be music director of the Opéra Orchestre National de Montpellier Occitanie as of next fall, overseeing both orchestral concerts and opera performances and succeeding … »Read

New Artistic Planning Exec for Brevard

As of June 1, Nicholas Tzavaras [pictured] will become senior director of artistic planning and educational programs at The Brevard Music Center (BMC) in North Carolina. As a member of senior … »Read

Gould Foundation Gets $12M

The Canadian government has allocated $12 million to the Glenn Gould Foundation over the next five years. Since its creation in 1983, the foundation has leveraged its biennial Glenn Gould … »Read

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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.


~Nois Saxophone Quartet
New Artists of the Month
April 2024
Sarah Saviet, violinist
New Artist of the Month
March 2024
Sarah Dufresne, soprano
New Artist of the Month
February 2024
Ben Goldscheider, horn player
New Artist of the Month
January 2024
William Thomas, bass
New Artist of the Month
December 2023
Jonas Frølund, clarinetist
New Artist of the Month
November 2023
Stephanie Childress, conductor
New Artist of the Month
October 2023
Lee Reynolds, conductor
New Artist of the Month
September 2023
Hillary Simms, trombonist
New Artist of the Month
August 2023
Huang Yi, conductor
New Artist of the Month
July 2023
Elijah McCormack, male soprano
New Artist of the Month
June 2023
James Díaz, composer
New Artist of the Month
May 2023

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