Composers-in-Residence
Behind the Notes
In addition to sharing musical treasures from the past, each season, the Festival highlights the extraordinary work of living composers by inviting an acclaimed artist to share their vision, and process, as well as insights into works performed by Festival musicians. This integral component of the Festival provides you with an exclusive view into the process of musical creation itself, making your enjoyment of these modern masterpieces deeply personal.
Current Season Composer
Akshaya Avril Tucker
A fast rising star, Tucker’s music has been beloved during previous WVCMF seasons for its deep celestial beauty - framed in a fresh musical voice that draws elegantly from western and South Asian classical traditions.
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Past Seasons’ Composers
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Kevin Day
2024
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Kareem Roustom
2023
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Reena Esmail
2022
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Osvaldo Golijov
2021
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Daniel Bernard Roumain
2020
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Jessie Montgomery
2020 / 2019
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Gabriela Lena Frank
2020 / 2017
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Joan Tower
2018