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October 16, 2026
500 tickets at $5: Academy of St Martin in the Fields opens the doors to New York City as Conrad Tao becomes its first-ever Spotlight Artist
Pianist and composer Conrad Tao becomes the first artist to hold ASMF’s new Spotlight Artist title.
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August 25, 2025
Conrad Announces 2025-26 Season
In 2025–26, Tao performs globally with major debuts, returns, and collaborations with Counterpoint and Junction Trio.
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February 13, 2025
Rave reviews for Conrad Tao in recital at Carnegie Hall
Conrad's Carnegie Hall recital, featuring the Lumatone, garnered high praise from critics.
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December 6, 2024
Conrad Tao Awarded 2024 Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award
Luminary pianist and composer Conrad Tao is the 2024 winner of the prestigious Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award
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October 2, 2024
Conrad Tao Announces 2024/2025 Performance Dates
Performances include appearances with the San Francisco Symphony, The Philharmonic Society, and more!
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July 15, 2024
Watch Conrad Tao Live in Aspen!
Join the Aspen Music Festival and School for a special recital featuring Conrad Tao! Visit CPRClassical.org.
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June 10, 2024
Conrad Tao Announces Summer 2024 Performance Dates
Highlights include performances at Bravo!Vail with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Marin Alsop, and more!
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November 3, 2023
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher featured in Tiny Desk Concert
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher bring a program of Bach, Gershwin, and an original work to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series.
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March 22, 2023
Conrad Tao to perform with New York Philharmonic during 2023-24 season
Conrad will perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17 on March 13-19, 2024 with the NY Phil conducted by Jaap van Zweden.
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March 1, 2023
Junction Trio to perform at Carnegie Hall during 2023-24 season
The trio will present a program of works by Zorn, Ives, and Beethoven on May 3, 2024.
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January 27, 2023
Conrad Tao to perform in Bang on a Can's Long Play Festival 2023
Conrad will be highlighted in the 3 day long festival taking place in venues across Brooklyn.
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September 25, 2022
FROM THE CATACOMBS: Conrad Tao – Which Side Are You On?
Performed here by Conrad Tao, Frederick Rzewski’s "Which Side Are You On?" by Florence Reece
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January 20, 2022
Conrad Tao named as recipient of the Yvar Mikhashoff Prize
Tao is an extraordinary pianist and composer whose work exemplifies the legacy of Yvar Mikhashoff.
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September 10, 2021
Announcing Conrad's 2021-22 Season
Conrad Tao returns to the stage for a full season of live performances, featuring new premieres and collaborations.
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June 26, 2021
Remembering Frederic Rzewski
Honoring the legacy of the pianist and composer, who passed away on June 26, 2021.
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May 10, 2021
Conrad published in Poetry Project Newsletter
Conrad's essay "Sophie Remembrance" was featured in issue #264 of the Poetry Project Newsletter.
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April 30, 2021
Conrad Tao and The Westerlies to release new album Bricolage on Westerlies Records, May 21, 2021
The album combines Tao’s multifaceted musical sensibilities with the ensemble cohesion of brass quartet The Westerlies.
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February 11, 2021
Junction Trio joins WQXR's inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab
The Junction Trio was selected by WQXR to engage collaborators and commission works.
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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.
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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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March 25, 2020
New Music Solidarity Fund raises over $130,000 in response to the COVID-19 Crisis
New Music Solidarity Fund raises $130,000 in response to the COVID-19 Crisis.
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March 25, 2020
Conrad Tao performs exclusive live streamed concert with 92Y
The phenomenal pianist Conrad Tao live-streams an exclusive concert for 92Y patrons live from his apartment.
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February 7, 2020
Conrad Tao featured on David Lang's 'the loser'
Lang’s the loser has been lauded by the NY Times as a “boldly unconventional” work, and that’s almost putting it mildly.
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January 6, 2020
Conrad Tao makes his LA Phil recital debut at the "Power To The People!" Festival
Conrad Tao takes a look at the music that has historically empowered people, Rzewski’s 36 variations on a Chilean song.
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December 13, 2019
Conrad Named 2019 Artist Of The Year By Boston Globe
Noting his various accomplishments from the past year, the Globe writes: "he faces the world with open mind and heart."
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December 12, 2019
American Rage Included in 'Best of 2019' Lists at New York Times & NPR
The album is included in the New York Times 25 Best Classical Music Tracks and NPR's Most Soothing & Punishing Albums.
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November 15, 2019
Conrad Tao Profiled in The New York Times
Conrad Tao discusses his latest album and upcoming Carnegie Hall debut with New York Times writer Joshua Barone.
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November 1, 2019
'Everything Must Go' to Receive European Premiere
In March 2020, Tao's piece Everything Must Go will receive its European premiere with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
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October 15, 2019
Conrad and Caleb Teicher's 'More Forever' Wins at 2019 Bessie Awards
Conrad and Caleb Teicher's evening-length work is recognized for Outstanding Sound Design / Music Composition.
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October 7, 2019
Conrad Tao to release new album American Rage on Warner Classics, October 25, 2019
The pianist/composer’s third album traces a path from 1930s labor disputes to the deep divisions of today.
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September 18, 2019
Announcing Conrad's 2019-20 Season
Conrad Tao’s 2019-2020 season builds on his growing presence in the major performance halls and orchestras of the US.
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August 7, 2019
Conrad Tao to Make Boston Symphony Orchestra Debut
On August 23, 2019, Conrad Tao will make his Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood debuts.
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July 10, 2019
Conrad and Caleb Teicher's 'More Forever' Nominated at 2019 Bessie Awards
Conrad and Caleb Teicher's new evening-length work, 'More Forever', has been nominated for two 2019 Bessie Awards.
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April 15, 2019
Watch Conrad's complete WQXR on-air performance video
Watch Conrad perform a set of music by Beethoven, Bach and Chopin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Greene Space.
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December 19, 2018
Conrad to make his debut with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel
On May 18, Conrad will make his debut with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil, playing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1
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December 5, 2018
Conrad’s NY Phil performance one of The NY Times’ Best Classical Music Performances of 2018
“Everything Must Go” featured on The New York Times Best Classical Music Performances of 2018.
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September 12, 2018
Announcing Conrad’s 2018-19 Season
Including the World Premiere of Everything Must Go, commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic.
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September 11, 2018
Conrad Tao to inaugurate NY Phil’s Nightcap Series
Conrad will inaugurate the New York Philharmonic’s new Nightcap series on Friday, September 28.
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May 3, 2018
Conrad Tao performs with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Helsinki
Watch the full concert with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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April 6, 2018
New York Philharmonic to perform Conrad Tao’s World Premiere Commission in September 2018
On September 27 & 28, 2018, the New York Philharmonic will perform a World Premiere Commission piece by Conrad Tao.
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December 6, 2017
Conrad’s Crypt Sessions performance named one of the New York Times’ Best Classical Music Performances of 2017
Conrad's Crypt Session selected to the NY Times’ Best Classical Music Performances of 2017
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September 6, 2017
Conrad’s performance of Julia Wolfe’s “Compassion” featured in Colorado Public Radio podcast
Conrad's performance of Julia Wolfe's "Compassion" was featured in a a new podcast episode by Colorado Public Radio.
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August 22, 2017
Announcing Conrad’s 2017-18 Season
Conrad is proud to announce a 2017/18 season that will take him from major U.S. orchestras to tours across the world.
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June 26, 2017
Conrad makes “impressive Grant Park debut” in Chicago
Conrad made his Grant Park debut this past weekend in Chicago (near his hometown of Urbana), to critical acclaim!
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April 8, 2017
Conrad plays “American Rage” program with the Crypt Sessions
Conrad’s recent performance in from the Crypt Sessions concert series was praised by numerous reviewers
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January 4, 2017
Conrad to perform with Stefan Jackiw and Jay Campbell in the new Junction Trio
Conrad will be performing as part of a piano trio featuring acclaimed violinist Stefan Jackiw and cellist Jay Campbell.
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January 31, 2016
Artists Studio at Park Avenue Armory Announced
I’m thrilled to be part of the Jason Moran-curated Artists Studio series at the Park Avenue Armory this year.
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January 13, 2016
Noteflight Online Master Class
I’ll be doing an online masterclass with Noteflight, a free browser-based music notation platform, on 2/10 at 8pm.
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October 16, 2015
Music Video: "wed"
So happy to share the full music video for my performance of David Lang’s “wed,” made by Isabela dos Santos.
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October 9, 2015
Pictures: New Album Out Now on Warner Classics
My new album, Pictures, is out today on Warner Classics.
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