Enjoy this collection of videos created by Cristi Macelaru and our 2017 artists to give you a behind-the-scenes peek at the 2017 …read more »
2017 Season Blog
For the Love of Lou
As we remember Lou Harrison on the occasion of his centenary there is great joy in seeing his music and his legacy remain very much alive around us. Lou forged his own path in the world, with great courage and conviction, and in so doing inspired so many to follow …read more »
2017 Season Announcement
Press Contact: Mona Baroudi | mona [at] monabaroudipr.com The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music celebrates the arrival of new Music Director & Conductor Cristian Macelaru Season highlights include seven world premieres, one US premiere, three West Coast premieres, 11 composers in residence, and anniversary tributes to Lou Harrison and John …read more »
Happy birthday, John Adams!
Composer John Adams has a long and mighty history with the Cabrillo Festival. Adams’ music was first performed here in 1978 by Kronos Quartet, followed by the Festival Orchestra’s 1988 performance of The Chairman Dances, conducted by Dennis Russel Davies. In 1991, Adams served as Music Director for a season, …read more »
New Music Director Cristian Macelaru
Contact: Mona Baroudi | 415.615.2735 | mona [at] monabaroudipr.com CABRILLO FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC APPOINTS CRISTIAN MACELARU AS ITS NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR Santa Cruz, CA, September 9, 2016—The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, America’s longest running festival dedicated to new music for orchestra, is pleased to appoint Cristian …read more »
