Conference Ensemble/
Guest Conductors
Vimbayi Kaziboni, Music Director & Conference Ensemble Conductor
CONFERENCE DATES
July 13 - August 3, 2025
The Conference Ensemble performs and records music of the Composer Fellows and Guest Composers, whose music is featured along with contemporary classics and rarities from the standard repertoire in four concerts over the two weeks they are at the Conference. Our Conference Ensemble members also coach the CPI and the CMW musicians, and work with our New Music Conductor Fellow.
The Conference Ensemble consists of the finest new music specialists, many of whom are members of highly regarded groups such as Talea, ICE, counter)induction, the Network for New Music, New York New Music Ensemble, the Argento Ensemble, BMOP, Talujon, Momenta Quartet, and others. The 2025 Composers Conference is excited to announce its distinguished Guest Conductors for Week 2 and 3, taking place July 20 - August 2, 2025. This year’s Guest Conductors—Tian Hui Ng and Matilda Hofman—bring a wealth of expertise, creativity, and passion for contemporary music, making this year’s conference an unparalleled celebration of new works and artistic innovation.
Week 2 Guest Conductor: Tian Hui Ng
Hailed by the Boston Globe for transforming the experience of new music from “great to unforgettable,” Tian Hui Ng is one of the most exciting conductors of contemporary music in the United States. As Music Director of the Victory Players, a flagship ensemble of the Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts, Ng has been a prominent force in bringing contemporary music to life, with performances on platforms like New England Public Media and WGBH, as well as tours to Puerto Rico and Illinois.
As Music Director of White Snake Projects, Ng has conducted over 50 world premieres, including Alice in the Pandemic by Jacobs and Sosa, a landmark work included in the Library of Congress’s special collection for its significance during the pandemic. In 2025, Ng will debut with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, premiering Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s Shell Shaker, and will also debut Eric Nathan’s Flute Concerto with Alejandro Escuer. Ng’s dedication to groundbreaking, boundary-pushing music makes him an inspiring leader for Week 2 of the Composers Conference, where participants will benefit from his visionary approach to contemporary performance.
Strings
Leah Asher, violin
Gabriela Diaz, violin
Jennifer Elowitch, violin
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Marina Kifferstein, violin
Adda Kridler, violin
Anna Lim, violin
Lois Martin, viola
Louise Schulman, viola
Liuh-Wen Ting, viola
Joshua Gordon, cello
Christopher Gross, cello
Greg Chudzik, bass
Week 3 Guest Conductor: Matilda Hofman
Known for her finely controlled, precise, and expressive performances, Matilda Hofman is an internationally recognized conductor with an impressive career spanning the United States and Europe. Critics have described her conducting as “unerring” and “taut and finely controlled,” showcasing her depth of artistry and interpretive clarity. Hofman has performed at prestigious festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, Berliner Festspiele, and Holland Festival, and collaborated with esteemed ensembles like Ensemble Modern, Ensemble Recherche, and SWR Sinfonieorchester.
Hofman serves as the Artistic Director of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, Music Director of the Diablo Symphony Orchestra, and conductor for the Empyrean Ensemble. She also works as a cover conductor for the San Francisco Symphony and has guest conducted for the San Francisco Ballet, Fremont Symphony, and Earplay. With a lifelong passion for commissioning and performing contemporary works, Hofman brings an extensive and inspiring perspective to Week 3 of the conference, enriching the experience for all participants.
Keyboards
Steve Beck
Christopher Oldfather
Percussion
Matthew Gold
Mike Truesdell
Voice
Sharon Harms
Winds & Brass
Barry Crawford, flute
Michelle Farah & Mekhi Gladden, oboe
Benjamin Fingland, clarinet
Adrian Morejon, bassoon
Patrick Pridemore, horn
Sam Jones, trumpet
Mike Lormand, trombone