Guest Composer Zhou Tian

His work being described as both “lush and distinctive”, Grammy-nominated composer Zhou Tian (JOH TEE-en; Zhou is his last name) has had his works performed by leading orchestras and performers across the United States and the world. Raised in a musical family (his father was a commercial composer in China), Zhou started playing piano in recording sessions and arranging all kinds of music when he was 12 years old. Zhou, originally from Hangzhou, China, studied at Shanghai Conservatory, Curtis Institute of Music, Julliard School, and USC Thornton School of Music but his style is not restricted by borders, culture, or language. 

Zhou’s music is described as a seamless blend of cultures that connects performers and audience members on a higher level. Known for not only his classical compositions but for also his film, dance, and crossover music, Zhou has earned an Honorable Mention for his Jazz Composition Duet, critical acclaim for his filming scoring in the major Chinese feature film Eternal Beloved, and his Concerto for Orchestra was also nominated for a 2018 Grammy Aware for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. 

Dr. Zhou will be joining the Philharmonic for our Tchaikovsky Spectacular concert on March 18^th. Zhou will be joining Music Director and Conductor Nan Washburn for a pre-concert chat where they will discuss—among other things—his piece “A Thousand Years of Good Prayers” that the Philharmonic will be performing during the Tchaikovsky Spectacular. 

via http://www.zhoutianmusic.com/