Ben Kutner

Ben Kutner is a Los Angeles-based composer, music writer, and lecturer. His music has appeared at venues across the U.S. and he is the founder of the New Parnassus Ensemble.

Articles By This Author

Ben Kutner - May 14, 2019

The composer’s Eleven Bagatelles for the Piano, performed by pianist Inna Faliks, has brilliant parts but no through line.

Ben Kutner - May 13, 2019

Even Natalie Portman gets in on the act in the composer’s “Archives, Friends, Patterns” show.

Ben Kutner - May 6, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a Louis Andriessen premiere and two classics at Walt Disney Hall.

Ben Kutner - March 11, 2019

A versatile string trio presents an evening of intriguing works by women composers.

Ben Kutner - March 3, 2019

LACO takes the audience on a multimedia journey in “SESSION pintscher.”

Ben Kutner - February 26, 2019

Kaleidoscope tackles symphonic music without a conductor.

Ben Kutner - January 22, 2019

Four modern works showcase the outer ranges of string technique.

Ben Kutner - January 18, 2019

Vicki Ray and Carole Kim manipulate time in Los Angeles.