Adam Tendler

Grammy-nominated pianist Adam Tendler is "currently the hottest pianist on the American contemporary classical scene" (Minneapolis Star Tribune), a "remarkable and insightful musician" (LA Times), and a "relentlessly adventurous pianist" (Washington Post) "joyfully rocking out at his keyboard" (New York Times). A pioneer of DIY culture in classical music, at age 23 Tendler performed solo recitals in all fifty states as part of a grassroots tour called America 88x50, the subject of his memoir, 88x50. He has gone on to become one of classical music's most recognized and celebrated artists, commissioning major works from composers as diverse as Christian Wolff, Devonté Hynes, Laurie Anderson, Nico Muhly and Missy Mazzoli, and appearing as soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony, and on the main-stages of Carnegie Hall, the Barbican Centre, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center and BAM. Tendler has a site-specific installation, Exit Strategy, open through summer 2024. He also recently published his second book, tidepools. Adam Tendler is a Yamaha Artist and serves on the piano faculty of NYU.