Apr 15, 20 the debut fulllength album from 18yearold american pianistcomposer conrad tao features the above piece by new york composer meredith monk, music by rachmaninov and ravel, and two of conrad s. Tao, a warner classics recording artist, also released voyages, his first. Pianist conrad tao 15 explores his relationship to music. Conrad tao has appeared worldwide as a pianist and composer, and has been dubbed a musician of probing.
Sep 16, 2014 streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Conrad tao has appeared worldwide as a pianist and composer, and has been dubbed a musician of probing intellect and openhearted vision by the new. With each year the former prodigy continues to emer. Bookended by two frederic rzewski workseach of which explores injustice and prejudiceplayed with burning conviction, taos program works brilliantly.
The series was designed as a continuation of the original star trek aka st. Pn2015 01 previous for print by peter schrijver issuu. Conrad performs iridescence, for piano and ipad, from his debut album voyages. Pianist conrad tao uses 21st century tools to question classical musics place in the modern world, writes richard james havis. Because conrad tao, probably much to his own chagrin, also loves classical music. Conrad tao is a leader of the new generation of classical music. The liberal arts education he is receiving at the college made me realize the importance of understanding what i am doing as a musician, instead of allowing it to be a convenient this is just what im good at, this is what i do. Conrad tao has appeared worldwide as a pianist and composer, and has been dubbed a musician of probing intellect and openhearted vision by the new york times, who also cited him one of five classical music faces to watch in the 201819 season. Conrad yiwen tao born june 11, 1994 is an american composer, pianist and violinist.
Tao is a recipient of the prestigious avery fisher career grant, and was named a gilmore young artistan honor awarded every two years. Conrad tao has appeared worldwide as a pianist and composer, receiving accolades and awards including being a presidential scholar in the arts, a youngarts gold medal winner in music, a gilmore young artist, and an avery fisher career grant winner. This makes him something of an andy warhol for the classical set, working within the very same structures he seeks to subvert. Conrad yiwen tao born june 11, 1994 is an american composer and pianist and former violinist. Three songs 2010 for piano recorded by conrad tao on the juilliard sessions. Find the latest in american classical pianist music at. Tao says this album took shape around the idea of images shifting and changing hence the inclusion of the famously shapeshifting gaspard. The pianist and composer has amassed a steady stream of awards and critical acclaim for his performances, compositions and recordings. Conrad tao has appeared worldwide as a pianist and composer, and has been. As far as pianistcomposer conrad tao is concerned, that famous quote by american poet ralph waldo emerson applies to composition as well. The debut album by conrad tao is available at for more info visit the.
In performance conrad tao erik piepenburg and erik braund september 1, 2014 the pianist and composer conrad tao performs the third movement of prokofievs seventh piano sonata. Secret voyages to the new world by gunnar thompson. The debut album by conrad tao is available at conradtaovoyages for more info visit the. New jersey symphony orchestra presents beethovens fifth. Voyages version with commentaries, an album by conrad tao on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. New voyages, known from 2008 until 2015 as star trek. Cpr classical hosts conrad tao in the cpr performance studio on may 19, 2019. The 19yearold pianist has a remarkable resume, but all that matters is what he makes listeners feel. Voyages, pianistcomposer conrad tao s fulllength debut album on emi classics following his 2012 juilliard sessions ep explores themes of change, and the. Taos debut fulllength solo album, on emi classics, voyages, featuring taos compositions. Jun 27, 20 voyages, the debut of a fulllength album from young pianistcomposer conrad tao, focuses on the shifting and unpredictable nature of movement in our lives. Eighteenyearold chineseamerican wunderkind conrad tao is a composerpianist in the tradition of liszt and. Tao brings a fresh vitality and terrific momentum to gaspard.
Voyages, the debut of a fulllength album from young pianistcomposer conrad tao, focuses on the shifting and unpredictable nature of movement in our lives. Embed may 29, 20 anyone who has heard conrad tao, either in recital or on his newly released cd, voyages, wont have any trouble understanding how this bright young pianist and. The new jersey symphony orchestra and music director xian zhang present beethovens fifth symphony, november 2 5 in newark, princeton and new brunswick. Find american classical pianist tracks, artists, and albums.
The latest prodigy to make headlines is conrad tao, 18 years old when this album was released by emi in 20. Conrad yiwen tao born june 11, 1994 is an american composer and pianist and former. Jun 10, 20 the debut fulllength album from 18yearold american pianistcomposer conrad tao features railroad travel song by new york composer meredith monk, music by rachmaninov and ravel, and two of. Jun 10, 20 check out voyages by conrad tao on amazon music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Most recently, in june, he released his first fulllength album, voyages, and performed in a music. Conrad tao piano tao brings a fresh vitality and terrific momentum to gaspard. This release by pianist conrad tao, a prodigy who has made a specialty of virtuoso repertory, here turns, as have virtuosos before him, to political material. May 31, 20 eighteenyearold chineseamerican wunderkind conrad tao is a composerpianist in the tradition of liszt and. Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller. There is more than sufficient variety to hold the interest and i must say tao s compositions are really growing on me.
Conrad tao courtesy of emi life is a journey, not a destination. Buy secret voyages to the new world by gunnar thompson hardcover online at lulu. Voyages version with commentaries by conrad tao on spotify. Conrad tao railroad composed by meredith monk from. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His ondine is charming but careful, and while his gibet swings ominously his scarbo feels like a work still in progress, and is far too episodic. Conrad is the kind of musician who is shaping the future of music new york magazine voyages, pianistcomposer conrad tao s fulllength debut album on emi classics following his 2012 juilliard sessions ep explores themes of change, and the shifting, unpredictable nature of movement in our lives. The booklet blithely notes that he won eight consecutive ascap sep 01, 2014 in performance conrad tao erik piepenburg and erik braund september 1, 2014 the pianist and composer conrad tao performs the third movement of prokofievs seventh piano sonata. Conrad yiwen tao, zoon van chineesamerikaanse academici. Tao s piano and violin performances since childhood brought him early recognition at music festivals and competitions, and he is receiving critical praise for his recitals and concerts with symphony orchestras. Free download from voyages, courtesy of conrad tao.
A warner classics recording artist, taos debut disc voyages was declared a spiky debut by the new yorkers alex ross. Oct 25, 2019 this powerful and timely collection from the impressive american pianist responds to the craziness of the world around him as well as to major events of the past. Phase ii, was a fancreated science fiction webseries set in the fictional star trek universe. Conrad tao 15 is an awardwinning classical pianist and composer. Album american rage, various composers by conrad tao qobuz. On his major label debut voyages and in his concerts, he plays it thoughtfully and beautifully and with dedication. A former prodigy, conrad has emerged as a mature, thoughtful and thoughtprovoking artist with both a singular vision and the talent to realize it. Tos or just tos, beginning in the fifth and final year of the starship enterprises fiveyear mission. Voyages, pianistcomposer conrad tao s fulllength debut album on warner classics following his 2012 juilliard sessions ep explores themes of change, and the shifting, unpredictable nature of movement in our lives. Listen free to conrad tao voyages railroad travel song, preludes, op.
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