Emily Isaacson

Dr. Emily Isaacson is a conductor, composer, and producer who is fiercely committed to reimagining classical music for today’s audience. She is founder and artistic director of Classical Uprising, a performing arts collective serving over 5,000 musicians and music lovers that believes classical music must rise up, challenge current norms, and re-envision where, how, and for whom we make music. For this work, Isaacson was named the 2018 Maine Artist of the Year, one of 50 Mainers Leading the State, a 2024 Outstanding Women, and a three-time winner of the American Prize. Isaacson has taught at Clark University and Bowdoin College. A St. Andrews Society Scholar, Isaacson holds advanced degrees from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland; the University of Oregon; and the University of Illinois. eisaacson.com | emily.isaacson@gmail.com