Laura Kaminsky
Cited by The Washington Post as “one of the top 35 female composers in classical music,” Laura Kaminsky’s works are “masterful” San Francisco Classical Voice) and “full of fire as well as ice, contrasting dissonance and violence with tonal beauty and meditative reflection. It is strong stuff.” (American Record Guide). Hometown to the World (librettist Kimberly Reed; Santa Fe/San Francisco Operas: Opera For All Voices Consortium) premieres in 2020. Wright (librettist Andrea Fellows Walters) premieres with Dayton Opera (2021). Composer Mentor for Washington National Opera’s American Opera Initiative, Kaminsky is head of composition at Purchase College Conservatory of Music /SUNY. She serves on the boards of Opera America and the Hermitage Artist Retreat. Scores: Bill Holab Music. Recordings: Albany, Bridge, BSS, CRI, Capstone, Mode, MSR labels. She is a BMI composer.