Matilda Hofman

Matilda Hofman is a Lecturer in Music at the University of California, Davis, where she serves as conductor-in-residence for the Empyrean Ensemble and director of the Early Music Ensemble. She is also Music Director of the Diablo Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Director of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble, and a cover conductor for the San Francisco Symphony. Her conducting engagements span prestigious institutions such as the Salzburg Festival, Berliner Festspiele, and Luzern Festival. Hofman holds degrees from Cambridge University, the Royal Academy of Music (Viola Performance), and the Eastman School of Music (Conducting). She is committed to music education, having initiated programs like Pathways for emerging composers and youth outreach initiatives through the Diablo Symphony. Her work emphasizes diversity in musical voices and collaboration across genres and generations.

• Education:
• Eastman School of Music (Conducting)
• Royal Academy of Music (Viola Performance)
• Cambridge University
• Key Roles:
• Music Director, Diablo Symphony Orchestra
• Artistic Director, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble
• Conductor-in-Residence, UC Davis Empyrean Ensemble
• Awards:
• League of American Orchestras Award
• Conductors Guild of America Award

Her research interests focus on revitalizing early music traditions, championing contemporary composers, and fostering accessibility through education. Hofman has directed acclaimed performances of Bach’s St. John Passion and Tomás Luis Victoria’s Requiem, blending historical repertoire with modern compositions. Her leadership at UC Davis includes mentoring student ensembles and collaborating with institutions like Oberlin Conservatory and the Stanford University music department.