Composer Portraits
25 Years of Composer Portraits
“The signature 'Composer Portraits' series at Miller Theatre has supplied a vital platform for dozens of established and emerging artists through the years”
Miller's flagship series
For 25 years, Miller Theatre’s Composer Portraits have given audiences a full-evening immersion into the work of the world’s best composers, featuring conversational on-stage talks that demystify the creative process. The series has fostered the creation of new work, served as an incubator for emerging
artists, and created a community of adventurous listeners. Championing the work of today’s most inspiring composers, Composer Portraits are a mainstay of New
York’s contemporary artistic landscape.
This Season's Composer Portraits
Praise for Composer Portraits
Miler Theatre's Composer Portraits have been hailed as “utterly indispensable,” “essential,” “endlessly important,” and “invaluable” repeatedly by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.
Photo Call: Celebrating 25 Years of Composer Portraits
Miller Theatre’s commitment to new work, living artists, and a thriving music community takes center stage in a photo exhibition paying tribute to its iconic, flagship series, Composer Portraits.
The exhibit will be on display throughout the season in the Miller Theatre lobby.
“While only a small number of the many composers included over the past 25 years are represented in this exhibition, these stunning photos show the range of people who are composers, reflecting the ambition, grace, humor, joy, and skill embodied by their music.”
Commissioned Photography
Miller Theatre commissions original photography to further its efforts to place creators front and center, and with the goal connecting listeners to both the creators and their music