About this Event
GKO LIVE at Steinway Hall
Piano pioneer and Neo-impressionist GKO debuts at Steinway Hall to perform a provocative exhibition of unconventional and virtuosic originals and film music. Using classical virtuosity, improvisation, and styles across genres, GKO creates cinematic and kaleidoscopic compositions. Critics describe his music and performance as "performing wizardry, flowing yet bright, lively and heroic... with moments of nostalgia, reverie, and reflection. Steinway says “He’s great for music… making classical music exciting and accessible for the masses.” The LA-based artist is a Young Steinway Artist, and recipient of the Harvard David McCord Prize for exceptional musical talent and creativity.
Tentative Setlist (60min):
White Rabbit, Original
For You, Original
Our Forgotten Carousel, Original
Sheeps May Safely Graze from Bach
Moonlight, Original
Stop this Train by John Mayer
Cinema Paradiso from the film
Goddess of the Night, Original
Her Voice, Original
Blossoms, Original
Rainbow Connection, from The Muppet Movie
Impromptu for No One, Original
Emotion 1, Improvised
Emotion 2, Improvised
One Summer’s Day, from Spirited Away
Neon by John Mayer
Somewhere by Hiromi
Improvised Variations on a Theme of Paganini, Original
About GKO
Born in California, GKO took his first lesson at 5. He was a reluctant student until his studies at Harvard, where he focused on piano performance and composition. GKO produced the first-ever Piano Performance Thesis in Harvard's history and received the David McCord Prize for exceptional musical talent and creativity. GKO has appeared on stages worldwide, including nine appearances at Carnegie Hall, and has performed as a guest artist at notable institutions, including The British Museum, TED, the MIT Media Lab, Berklee College of Music, and Tanglewood Institute of Music. His piano music can also be heard on tracks by The Black Keys, Foster the People, and Handsome Boy Modeling School.
GKO resides in Los Angeles. The Japanese indigo-boutique FDMTL outfits his concert wear. He is a Young Steinway Artist.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Steinway Hall, Marylebone Lane, London, UK, United Kingdom
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