This week’s music maker is DSO’s Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani, who spoke with us over Zoom from her homebase in Munich ahead of the world premiere of her new Violin Concerto. If you’re listening on February 12, tonight is the world premiere, and we’re bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together. 

So, what is a composer-in-residence? Sophia describes her role as championing new music in the community. She shares how working closely with the DSO has shaped her composition process over the last few years, culminating in the premiere of her Violin Concerto, her largest work yet. 

Sophia shares with us how she found her voice as a composer and staying true to her vision no matter the context. Her hope for her Violin Concerto and all new music: the world premiere is just the beginning. 

We hope you enjoy getting to know Sophia in this episode! 

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