Lydia Hong
Founder and artistic director of Metropolis Ensemble, GRAMMY-nominated conductor and producer Andrew Cyr is a leading figure in the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary orchestral music. Since establishing Metropolis Ensemble in 2006, Cyr has developed the organization into one of New York City’s most active incubators of emerging composers and performers, commissioning more than 450 compositions and presenting hundreds of premieres.
Working collaboratively with composers and performers, Cyr has led world-premiere performances and recordings at venues ranging from BAM, the Hollywood Bowl, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Place des Arts in Montreal and the Cité de la Musique in Paris. Many of these premieres have since entered the repertory of orchestras and ensembles internationally.
Through innovative programming, sustained mentorship of early-career artists, and ambitious interdisciplinary collaborations, Cyr has championed a new generation of composers while cultivating audiences for contemporary orchestral music. Under his leadership, Metropolis Ensemble has become a nationally recognized model for artist-driven innovation.
