Jonathan Stockhammer

Conductor Jonathan Stockhammer has been active mostly in Germany, where he has often led performances of contemporary music. He also conducts traditional repertory, but his varied recording catalog emphasizes contemporary works. Stockhammer was born on December 21, 1969, in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood. His father was a Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist, and he grew up around the world of film music. Stockhammer took courses in Chinese and political science before turning to music. He earned a degree in composition from the University of California, Los Angeles,...