Join us in welcoming Alyssa Wang, Cape Symphony's New Music Director.
Chosen from over 200 international applicants through a year-long search, Ms. Wang stood out for her artistry, vision, and ability to connect with audiences. Five outstanding finalists each conducted a Masterpiece concert during the 2024/25 season, and audience feedback helped guide the enthusiastic decision to appoint Alyssa Wang as your Cape Symphony's new Music Director.
An award-winning conductor, violinist, and composer, Alyssa is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the Boston Festival Orchestra, Music Director of Cincinnati Ballet, a member of the Boston Chamber Music Society, and former Assistant Conductor of Boston Ballet. She has premiered original works, including her violin concerto Swept Away, and has been featured on recordings such as Carlos Simon’s Grammy-nominated Requiem for the Enslaved.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Cape Symphony community as Music Director,” Alyssa shares. “The Cape is such a vibrant and inspiring place, and I can’t wait to collaborate with the extraordinary musicians of the orchestra to create performances that reflect and connect with this remarkable community.”
Cape Symphony leaders echo the excitement: “Her artistry, creativity, and vision align beautifully with our mission,” says Robert Sigel, Board Chair. “Alyssa brings an energy and imagination that will light up our stage and our community,” adds Executive Director Michael Albaugh.
Alyssa makes her Cape Symphony debut at Holiday on the Cape, December 5, 6 & 7, 2025 at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center. To purchase tickets, please click here.
About Alyssa Wang
Alyssa is the recipient of a 2024 New Music USA Creator Fund grant, the 2023 Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award, and the 2022 St. Botolph Emerging Artist Award. She has guest conducted with ensembles across the country, including San Jose Chamber Orchestra, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and Cape Symphony.
As a violinist, she performs nationally and is a member of the Boston Chamber Music Society. Her recording credits include works by Nancy Galbraith, David Post, and the Art in Our Time series with BCMS. As a composer, she continues to premiere new works, including an upcoming String Octet for Boston Chamber Music Society in 2026.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University and Master’s at New England Conservatory, studying with Andrés Cárdenes and Malcolm Lowe.
Learn more at alyssa-wang.com.
Alyssa's Fireside Chats with Assistant Conductor Joe Marchio
“Fantastique” ticketholders were invited to get to know Alyssa at Q&A sessions led by Assistant Conductor Joe Marchio recorded before each of the weekend's concerts. Alyssa shared how she got started with the violin, how conducting is like dancing, and how she communicates with an orchestra to bring a composer’s vision to life.
