Composer Feature: Reena Esmail

Happy last week of May! To celebrate, we are featuring one of the composers on the program: Reena Esmail!

Grammy-nominated composer Reena Esmail’s music “weaves together the traditions of Hindustani and Western classical music.” She is a widely sought-after composer for orchestral, chamber, and choral works. She has been commissioned by notable ensembles such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Imani Winds, and many others.

As a result of her compositional success, Reena has held residencies at prestigious institutions, including Tanglewood, Spoleto, and Marlboro. She has made appearances on the PBS series “Now Hear This” and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's “Frame of Mind” podcast.