George Ko piano concert @ FREMONT ABBEY

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Known for his alluring sound, expressivity, and eloquence at the keyboard, pianist/composer George Ko has appeared on stages worldwide, including nine appearances at Carnegie Hall. His performances have been broadcast on ABC, CBC and featured in music festivals in Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China. As a recording artist, his piano compositions and interpretations of Chopin have appeared on films at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Netflix. His current discography encapsulates his improvisational technique blending classical virtuosity, jazz flexibility, and film soundscapes.

As a composer, George developed his artistry at Harvard University, where he received his bachelor's in music with honors. There, George premiered his first composition with the Grammy award-winning Parker Quartet. Recently, George has been an active film composer. In collaboration with hip-hop producer Dan the Automator, George composed the piano score for the Salt-N-Pepa Biopic on Lifetime in 2021. For his original, "Nectarines," George received the Gold Prize for Instrumental from the WAM Awards amongst a pool of 5000 composers.

George is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded several companies and non-profits. He received the CES Innovation Award in Robotics in 2019 and the Harvard Gov 2.0 Award for innovation in politics. George was also the co-founder of Giant Robot Media, an Asian-American digital magazine that discovered groundbreaking creatives.

George has given inaugural concerts for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Bowers Museum, and the Fogg Museum. He also performed at the request of President Joe Biden, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Senator Barbara Boxer. In recognition of his artistic talent, Harvard University awarded George the David McCord Prize. He is also a 5-time laureate of the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition. George was also the keynote artist for TEDx's 2020 global sustainability conference, "COUNTDOWN," co-hosted by Happily.

George currently resides in Los Angeles, California. His music is available on all streaming platforms and the Sonder House label. George is also a member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists and ASCAP. George is a Young Steinway Artist.

Concert piano provided by Steinway & Sons. For more information, please visit www.steinway.com

All ages, some seating available, bar w/ID

• Check tickets for show time
• Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.
• We have a mix of normal chairs, some tall chairs, and standing room in back.
• Seating is not reserved unless noted.
• Please refrain from talking or texting during the show.
• No video from the seating area please.
• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.
• Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome.

Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes.

• Venue rental info & more: http://www.fremontabbey.org/rent
• Concert & events calendar: http://www.abbeypresents.org
• Arts Connect provides free tickets for nonprofit workers, low income families, and veterans. www.fremontabbey.org/artsconnect/
• Volunteer opportunities are available for most shows (include free entry) www.fremontabbey.org/volunteer
  

Home Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325

Note: All ticket sales are final unless noted. Lineup and performers are subject to change, no refunds for change of support acts.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, United States