Lawrence Song

Educational Background:

  • Mannes School of Music

    • Master’s Degree in Composition, with an emphasis in Piano Performance, under the guidance of renowned composer Huang Ruo

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Composition, with an emphasis in Piano Performance, under the guidance of renowned composer Huang Ruo

  • Xinghai Conservatory of Music

    • Composition training with Professors Wang Fan and Cao Guangping

    • Piano studies with a strong emphasis on technique and performance practice

Significant Achievements and Milestones:

  • Compositions and Multimedia Works:

    • Aquatic (String Quartet): Selected for the 2022 New Music on the Point Festival and premiered by the JACK Quartet. This piece combines Chinese and Western philosophical ideas to create a rich, diverse sound world.

    • Kwan Hong (Fixed Media and Piano Improvisation): A depiction of the New York subway’s noise contrasted with meditative piano and synthesizer sounds, showcasing the organic flow of life beneath a cold urban environment. The piece premiered in New York to a warm response.

    • Extensive works spanning solo, chamber music, fixed media, jazz compositions, pop music, and film scoring, highlighting his versatility across genres and media.

  • Performance and Recording Experience:

    • Founder of A8 Recording Studio: Produced numerous album and concert recordings, including international live broadcasts for the Chinese Global Television Network’s Youth Art Salon (CGTN).

    • Collaborated with the Kaufman Music Center and flutist Mary Barto for season-opening concert recordings.

    • Extensive recording and live-streaming experience with Skillman Studio, including projects for The Orchestra Now.

  • Jazz Expertise:

    • Composed and performed in jazz ensembles, blending improvisational techniques with classical and multimedia works.

Chamber Music and Teaching:

  • Teaching and Mentorship:

    • Offers personalized lessons in composition, multimedia creation, and music production, tailored to students' needs and goals.

    • Provides piano instruction focusing on classical and jazz repertoire, fostering technical mastery and artistic expression.

  • Chamber and Collaborative Music:

    • Strong focus on chamber music collaboration, blending traditional classical styles with modern multimedia and jazz influences.