Reimagining Symphonies
for a New Generation
Genre-Defying Productions.
Full orchestra with soloists.
Ready to perform.
GroundbreakingProductions
SYMPHONYFUSE is a catalog of genre-defying productions for full orchestra and featured soloists, available for performance licensing.
Each production connects the work of classical masters with the music of today's most iconic artists, transforming familiar worlds into revelatory new concert experiences.
What the Audience Is Saying
"Such an electric performance tonight!! Thank you for creating this entry point for people to fall in love with music they may not have explored before...You're making the change we all want to see in the classical music world and it was awesome to experience it tonight."
— Alondra Orellana (San Francisco)
"...Beethoven X Beyoncé experience was one of the best concerts I've seen with the Indy Symphony. Truly beyond. Your nuance, control, musicality and conducting were superb and the collaboration between the two artists, arrangements and vocals were outstanding!"
— Joseph Perkins, Jr. (Indianapolis)
"I've just seen your Brahms X Radiohead performance in Milwaukee. I'm still crying. The journey you carried us through tonight was indescribable. You pulled me outside of time/space and had me falling in love over and over again. I cannot thank you enough. Myself and my two friends were utterly and delightfully undone. The lot of us were all crying joyously... Our community needs much more of this."
— Amanda Rose (Milwaukee)
"...express my gratitude for presenting something unique that enabled us to bring friends who are new to the orchestra - to something innovative, powerful, and unique that will hopefully encourage them to return...Thank you for a truly phenomenal experience."
— Allison Young (Philadelphia)
"Just came out of your concert. Amazing. Maybe the best of my life."
— Eric McGregor (Stanford, CA)
"Literally the best thing I've ever had the pleasure to witness! You're a musical genius. Tonight has inspired me to get back into music performance."
— Ashlee (Tampa)
The Catalog
Brahms X Radiohead
Some music transcends era.Some genius defies time.
Creator.
Conductor.
Visionary.
SYMPHONYFUSE is the creation of Steve Hackman, an award-winning composer, conductor, and producer, trained at the Curtis Institute of Music.
What the Industry Is Saying
“As the guiding force behind the Baltimore Symphony's Fusion Series, Steve Hackman has introduced the power of symphonic performances to tens of thousands who might otherwise not have attended a BSO concert. The Fusion experience, at its core, is about drawing in new audiences and engaging current audiences with concerts that celebrate the artistic thread that connects multiple musical genres and eras. There is no limit to Steve's creativity and passion for building community through ground-breaking collaborations.”
— Mark Hanson
President & CEO (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
“The San Diego Symphony is proud to support SYMPHONYFUSE and the artistic vision Steve Hackman brings to the stage through these performances. Innovative productions like Brahms X Radiohead and Beethoven X Beyonce — performed with our orchestra and Steve's lineup of talented singers — welcome and delight both first-timers and longtime symphony patrons alike. His blend of orchestral repertoire with iconic contemporary artists results in a concert experience that is highly entertaining and widely accessible, and attendees continue to talk about these events for months and years after the concert they attended.”
— Lea Slusher & Craig Hall
Executive Director & Vice President for Marketing and Communications (San Diego Symphony)
“Few artists have done more to expand the relevance and accessibility of the modern orchestra than Steve Hackman. Through SYMPHONYFUSE, he creates extraordinary musical experiences that bridge genres, invite new audiences into the symphonic tradition, and reinforce the orchestra's role as a vibrant cultural gathering place for all.”
— Christopher Powell
Vice President, Operations and Artistic Planning (Phoenix Symphony)
“Steve Hackman is a genius. He has singlehandedly invented and nurtured a new genre of classical music that highly trained musicians truly enjoy playing while concert halls are selling out to multi-generational audiences across all demographics. He is an arranger, composer, conductor, and visionary......but first and foremost he is a true artist.”
— Jack Everly & Ty Johnson
Principal Pops Conductor & Senior Director, Pops Programming and Presentations (Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra)
“The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has greatly enjoyed our collaborations with Steve Hackman. His innovative fusion programs bring an exciting energy to our concert hall and attract new audience members each season.”
— Katie McGuinness
Chief Artistic Officer (Dallas Symphony Orchestra)
Now Available for
Licensing and Booking
The full SYMPHONYFUSE catalog is now available for booking, licensing, and partnership, giving orchestras greater flexibility and access to Steve Hackman's genre-defying productions.