Matthew Aucoin

Matthew Aucoin is an esteemed American composer, conductor, and writer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the world of opera and music. As a co-founder of the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*), Aucoin explores and expands the boundaries of operatic expression. He gained recognition as the Artist in Residence at the Los Angeles Opera from 2016 to 2020 and has produced remarkable works such as *Eurydice* and *Crossing*, featured at prestigious venues like the Metropolitan Opera and Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Aucoin’s recent collaboration with director Peter Sellars on *Music for New Bodies* highlights his dedication to merging music with contemporary themes, while his orchestral pieces have been performed by renowned artists including Yo-Yo Ma and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Beyond composition, he is an engaging educator, contributing to Harvard University and esteemed publications like *The New York Review of Books*. His book, *The Impossible Art: Adventures in Opera*, further reflects his insights into the operatic genre, making Aucoin a pivotal figure in modern classical music.