In 2017, Maestro Cristi Macelaru’s inaugural year, we held our second annual pre-season Donors Concert at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. The concert was extra special, for, alongside the incredible musicianship of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra players, Cristi himself performed on solo violin as his first act on the Festival …read more »
2017
2017 Press Quotes
“the incorrigibly progressive Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music” —Richard S. Ginell, Classical Voice North America “Măcelaru is eager to embrace the forward-thinking West Coast atmosphere that has long distinguished this annual new music event.” —Georgia Rowe, San Jose Mercury News “Măcelaru is 37, personable, Romanian-born. He speaks with animated, …read more »
2017 Meet the Composers
Maestro Cristian Macelaru leads a discussion and Q&A with composers Clarice Assad, Michael Gandolfi, Aaron Jay Kernis, David T. Little, Cindy McTee, Gabriella Smith, and James Stephenson. August 2017, Santa Cruz Civic …read more »
Christopher Rountree on his work La Haine
Composer Christopher Rountree talks about his inspiration in writing Overture to La …read more »
David T. Little pays tribute to Lou Harrison
Composer David T. Little talks about writing his tribute to Lou Harrison, The Conjured …read more »
Clarice Assad video on AD INFINITUM
Composer/pianist Clarice Assad talks about writing AD INFINITUM for Evelyn Glennie and the Cabrillo Festival …read more »
Cristi Macelaru prepares for the 2017 season
Cristian Macelaru talks about preparing for his first season as Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary …read more »
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 »
Music Director Cristian Macelaru announces 2017 program
Music Director Cristian Macelaru announces his inaugural 2017 season Cabrillo Festival …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 »
