We are thrilled to announce our dynamic 2025 season! the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music presents the full spectrum of orchestral possibility, illuminating vibrant hues of music today. This transformative season features over 20 composers, nine in residence, seven guest artists, and the Festival Orchestra, bringing three world premieres and four Festival commissions to life

Schedule of Events:

1:30pm - Meet The Composers

Discussion Panel Archives

Video Archives
Enjoy Watching This Collection Of Lively And Informative Discussion Panels And Interviews With Contemporary Composers, Moderated By Music Director Cristian Măcelaru And Music Director Laureate Marin Alsop. Featured Composers Include: 

Karim Al Zand, John Adams, Clarice Assad, Mason Bates, William Bolcom, Margaret Brouwer, Peter Chen, Chiayu, Anna Clyne, John Corigliano, Tj Cole, Sebastian Currier, Tina Davidson, Michael Daugherty, Dan Dediu, Zosha Di Castri, Tan Dun, Gabriela Lena Frank, Vivian Fung, Stacy Garrop, Jennifer Higdon, Elena Kats-Chernin, Kristin Kuster, David T. Little, James Macmillan, Wynton Marsalis, Dylan Mattingly, Missy Mazzoli, Shuko Mizuno, Jonathan Newman, Andrew Norman, Scott Ordway, Paola Prestini, Kevin Puts, Behzad Ranjbaran, Iván Enrique Rodríguez, Christopher Rouse, Huang Ruo, Pande Shahov, Jonathan Sheffer, Carlos Simon, Gabriella Smith, Greg Smith, Nathaniel Stookey, Mark-Anthony Turnage, John Wineglass, Nina C. Young, Bora Yoon And More!

7pm - Chasing Light

Rene Orth: Chasing Light
Stacy Garrop: Fredrick And Susan B. (Michelle Areyzaga, Soprano/ Sidney Outlaw, Baritone) (World Premiere | Festival Commission)
Aleksandra Vrebalov: This Kiss For The Whole World
Julia Wolfe: Pretty (West Coast Premiere)