“[Tao’s] program…conveyed the scope of his probing intellect and openhearted vision.”

– The New York Times

"A musician of deep intellectual and emotional means."

– NPR

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“If I could, I'd hear every performance he plays.”

– The San Diego Union-Tribune

“The kind of musician who is shaping the future of classical music”

– New York Magazine

Conrad Tao is a leader of the new generation of classical music. The pianist and composer has amassed a steady stream of awards and critical acclaim for his performances, compositions and recordings. A former prodigy, Conrad has emerged as a mature, thoughtful and thought-provoking artist with both a singular vision and the talent to realize it.

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May 27, 2020

Conrad to participate in WQXR’s “Heritage and Harmony”

Conrad will join a number of leading musicians for an online concert celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

May 12, 2020

Conrad named Festival Artistic Director of 19th Annual Laguna Music Beach Festival

The 19th Annual Laguna Beach Music Festival, held March 24-28, 2021, names Conrad as Festival Artistic Director.

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David Lang's 'the loser'

February 7, 2020

An opera in one act for solo baritone voice, solo piano and ensemble, David Lang’s the loser has been lauded by the New York Times as a “boldly unconventional” work, and that’s almost putting it mildly.

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