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Conrad Joins Juilliard Orchestra's China Tour with Maestro James DePreist

Conrad will join the Juilliard Orchestra on its 2008 China Tour as piano soloist performing Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 under Maestro James DePreist. He will be performing three concerts with the orchestra in Beijing's National Center for Performing Arts (May 30, 7:30pm), Shanghai's Grand Theater (June 4, 7:15pm) and Suzhou Science and Cultual Arts Center (June 3, 7:30pm). In addition, Conrad will also participate in the chamber music concert on June 2 in Shanghai Conservatory's HeLuTing Concert Hall performing piano solo selections. For more information about the Juilliard China tour, click here to read an article on the May issue of the Juilliard Journal.

Wall Street Journal Article on Conrad and Musical Prodigies

On April 1, 2008, The Wall Street Journal published an article wrtitten by classical music columnist Barbara Jepson on Conrad and musical prodigies. Jepson explores the topics of artistry, success and early exposure of musical prodigies in her article, cleverly titled "The Tao of Early Musical Success". The article can be accessed here.

Sun-Sentinel Review of Conrad's Performance at Festival of the Arts BOCA

South Florida Sun-Sentinel carried a review for Conrad's March 12 performance of Mozart's piano concerto #20 in D minor at Festival of the Arts BOCA with the Russian National Orchestra and Mexican-American conductor, Alondra de la Parra. The concert also features renowned flutists Sir James and Lady Jeanne Galway. To read the full review, click here.

Palm Beach Post Review of Conrad's Lyric Theater Recital

Conrad's piano recital at the Lyric Theater in Stuart, Florida on February 29, 2008 was reviewed by Sharon McDaniel of The Palm Beach Post. To read the full review, click here.

Conrad's performance with the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra

On April 12, 2008 at 8pm, Conrad will be performing with the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra under the direction of its music director, Maestro John Giordano. They will perform Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. This is Conrad's return engagement with the orchestra, following his first performance with them in 2006. For ticket info, click here.

Performance at Festival of the Arts BOCA with the Russian National Orchestra

On March 12, 2008, Conrad will make his debut at the Festival of the Arts BOCA in Boca Raton, Florida, with the Russian National Orchestra under the baton of Teodor Currentzis. This will be the second time Conrad collaborates with the Russian National Orchestra, after a hugely successful performance of Prokoviev's Third Piano Concerto with them in July at the Festival del Sole in Napa Valley. This time, they will perform Mozart's D minor piano concerto together. For more information about the festival and tickets, please click here.

Concert at the Lyric Theater in Stuart, Florida

Conrad will be performing a recital at the Lyric Theater in Stuart, Florida on February 29, 2008. The concert is presented by the Treasure Coast Concert Association. He will be perfoming works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, John Corigliano, Liszt, and a piece of his own. For ticketing information, click here.

Review of The Academy of Music 151st Anniversary Concert and Ball

The Bulletin reviewed the Academy of Music 151st Anniversary concert featuring Conrad Tao, Disela Larusdottir, Billy Joel, and the Blue Man Group with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Conrad performed an extended excerpt from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Read the full review here.

Conrad Featured in Musical America

Conrad was featured as one of the rising young musicians in the Discovery section of Musical America, where renowned music critic Harris Goldsmith called him "the most exciting prodigy to ever come my way". To read the full article, click here.

Conrad's Debut Performance with the San Francisco Symphony

On Sunday, February 10, 2008, Conrad will make his debut with the San Francisco Symphony performing Mozart's concerto for two pianos with fellow pianist Peng Peng under the baton of Carolyn Kuan, in the symphony's annual Chinese New Year celebration concert. The concert will take place in Davis Symphony Hall in San Francisco. For tickets and more information about the concert, click here.