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Liston changed history by becoming the first woman soloist, trombone player, composer and arranger to play on stage alongside men.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
All four female soloists on the ballot, in fact, didn’t make it past the voting stage, which included three-time nominee and noted elusive chanteuse Mariah Carey.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Ballet takes center stage on June 5, as a collective of artists – including Buglisi Dance Theatre, New York City Ballet soloist Victor Abrue, Joffrey Concert Group, and more – perform works inspired by the natural world.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Having a talented soloist in a system which thrives on one-vs-ones can break an opponent apart.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
All four female soloists on the ballot, in fact, didn’t make it past the voting stage, which included three-time nominee and noted elusive chanteuse Mariah Carey.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Ballet takes center stage on June 5, as a collective of artists – including Buglisi Dance Theatre, New York City Ballet soloist Victor Abrue, Joffrey Concert Group, and more – perform works inspired by the natural world.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Having a talented soloist in a system which thrives on one-vs-ones can break an opponent apart.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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soloist
noun
so·lo·ist
ˈsō-lə-wəst 
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo
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