Maya Barsacq is the founder and conductor of Cadenza. An ardent and dedicated advocate of classical music and especially contemporary classical music, Barsacq has strived to champion new compositions since the inception of the orchestra. Barsacq has premiered with Cadenza, Four World Premieres, Nine US Premieres and Three West Coast Premieres, including works of Vasks, Milhaud, Poulenc, Shariff, Auric, and Jeanrenaud.