Violinist and improviser Lauren Cauley is a leading figure in New York’s avant-garde, known for genre-defying performances that push the boundaries of her instrument. Praised as a “mainstay of the local new music scene” (New York Times) and for her “fierce precision” (Cleveland Classical), Lauren has collaborated with renowned artists like Chance the Rapper, Sigur Rós, George Lewis, Steve Reich, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wadada Leo Smith, and Saul Williams.

Her international career spans prestigious festivals like Venice Biennale, Newport Jazz, Beijing Modern Music Festival, and Lincoln Center Festival. She has also premiered her own compositions at the Guggenheim Museum and performed as a guest artist at institutions like Princeton, Harvard, UC Berkeley, Shanghai Conservatory, and the Eastman School of Music. A sought-after recording artist, Lauren has appeared on Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated projects. In 2026, Lauren will appear as soloist with the Columbus Symphony to premiere a new concerto by Jeffrey Mumford.