Frances Steiner (born February 25, 1937) is an American conductor, cellist and professor emeritus.
Steiner is known for her advocacy of American music, especially works by women and African-Americans, and for her expertise in 18th century performance practices.
She has directed a number of world and West coast premieres of composers such as Ellen Zwilich[6], George Walker[7] and Augusta Read Thomas[8].
She is currently the Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay in Los Angeles.