Awadagin Pratt Tickets

Awadagin Pratt is a renowned American pianist, conductor, and educator known for his expansive repertoire and pioneering achievements. Born March 6, 1966 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Normal, Illinois, Pratt broke barriers as the first African-American pianist to win the Naumburg International Piano Competition in 1992. He completed diplomas in piano, violin, and conducting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Peabody Conservatory, becoming the first student at Peabody to achieve three performance-area diplomas. Pratt serves on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and has previously held positions with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He is also a conductor and founder of festivals, bringing his distinctive programming and collaborative energy to venues nationwide.

Reacting to the evolving landscape of classical music, Pratt engages audiences with thoughtful interpretations, a robust chamber and orchestral presence, and a commitment to education and mentorship. His performances blend technique, musical memory, and expressive storytelling, making each recital an insightful experience for seasoned listeners and new audiences alike.

Explore Awadagin Pratt's discography, with albums spanning from A Long Way From Normal (1994, EMI) to Stillpoint (2023, New Amsterdam). Highlights include Transformations (1999, EMI) and Live From South Africa (1997, EMI), along with Brahms Works for Cello and Piano (2011, Telarc) and Play Bach (2002, Angel). Pratt’s 2025 tour features engagements with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) in Glendale on March 15, performances with the SFCM Chamber Orchestra in April, a May 18 recital at 92Y in New York, and a January 23 Bach’s Lunch engagement in El Paso, illustrating his ongoing influence as performer and educator.

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