Pianist and composer Conrad Tao (photo: Brantley Gutierrez)

Pianist, composer and concert sensation Conrad Tao is returning to SF Performances October 17 with a self-curated recital at the Herbst Theatre. The intriguing playlist springs from his fascination with Romantic composer and legendary pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff and his relationship to popular music.

In an interview with the Bay Are Reporter, Tao discussed his enticing upcoming concert program, and also revealed his eloquence on other topics, including his personal life. intense passion for performance and composition is clear. Tao’s performing style has often been called electrifying. He said, “I am embodied by my instrument. It is a visceral physical relationship.”

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