ANAM: In Conversation with Jeffrey Means

Jeffrey Means is an American conductor known for his precise yet imaginative approach to the music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Based in Boston, he has led performances across the United States and Europe and is the founder of Sound Icon, a contemporary ensemble devoted to bold and intricate repertoire. His work spans composers from Boulez and Ligeti to today’s leading voices, reflecting a deep curiosity for the evolving language of modern music.

This conversation opens Jeffrey Means’ residency at ANAM, where he turns his focus to the world of Austrian composer Alban Berg. Over the week, Jeffrey will lead The Alchemy of Alban Berg and collaborate with ANAM’s percussionists in a second program, each shedding light on different facets of 20th-century sound. Join Jeffrey as he reflects on Berg’s enduring influence and the restless creativity that continues to shape music a century later.