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Dang Thai Son is a renowned pianist whose career blends extraordinary performance with deep educational impact. As the first Asian winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (1980), he helped reshape the global classical piano landscape. A Vietnamese-Canadian artist and respected professor, Dang Thai Son teaches at esteemed institutions including Oberlin College and the New England Conservatory. His discography is anchored by Chopin, with notable explorations of Schubert and Paderewski in 2017, and a celebrated Beethoven Marathon project (2012–2013) that showcased all five piano concertos. His Chopin Concertos recording earned a Platinum Disc from the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in 2013. Beyond performance, he engages in masterclasses and education worldwide, shaping the next generation of pianists. Here you’ll find an overview of his biography, discography highlights, and a look at upcoming tour dates and engagements.