Steve Hackman Concerts

Experience Steve Hackman

Steve Hackman is a highly sought-after composer, arranger, producer, and conductor redefining the concert experience. Initially gaining recognition arranging pop songs for orchestras while at Juilliard, Hackman’s career blossomed with his “Hackman’s Home for the Holidays” series at New York’s Feinstein’s/54 Below, showcasing innovative orchestral arrangements of popular music.

He's collaborated extensively with major artists including Regina Spektor, Josh Groban, and the American Symphony Orchestra. A key element of his style is deconstructing popular songs – think Radiohead, Björk, or Taylor Swift – revealing their harmonic and melodic foundations through lush orchestral textures. He doesn't simply *add* strings; he reimagines the songs *as* orchestral pieces.

Hackman’s album *Wedding Portrait*, featuring arrangements of songs inspired by his own marriage, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Albums chart in 2023. He frequently conducts leading orchestras nationally, including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Colorado Symphony, often performing his own arrangements live alongside featured vocalists. His work bridges the gap between classical music and contemporary pop, attracting new audiences to both genres.