Eric C. Lindholm

Eric C. Lindholm is the Harry S. and Madge Rice Thatcher Professor of Music and Conductor of the Pomona College Orchestra at Pomona College. A distinguished composer and conductor, he has led orchestras and operas internationally, including performances in Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and the United States.

• Artist Diploma, Yale University
• Master of Music, Boston University
• Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University

Lindholm's research focuses on conducting techniques, composition, and cello performance. His work spans classical symphonies (Mahler, Shostakovich), operatic adaptations (Mozart, Weill), and experimental chamber music.

His compositions from 2007–2011 demonstrate expertise in vocal-instrumental fusion, solo viola arrangements, and avant-garde orchestration. Key themes include Shakespearean adaptation, lyrical abstraction, and instrumental interplay.

• Dmitris Mitropoulos International Composition Competition Finalist (2007)
• Tanglewood Music Center Conducting Fellow (1994)
• Besançon International Conducting Competition Semifinalist Prize (1993)
• Phi Beta Kappa (1989)

Lindholm's career blends performance and creation, with notable collaborations including the Festival Strings Lucerne and the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony. He teaches courses in conducting, orchestration, and Western music history.