Ka Shu ( Kenneth ) Tam

Rieman and Baketel Fellows for Music 2022-23, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard university

Ka-Shu ( Kenneth ) Tam derives his musical inspiration from the sounds of daily life. He attempts to contemplate the cultural relationship between human and their living spaces through his music. His music is known for its fluid linearity and encompasses a broad range of genres, including traditional music and multimedia works.

Tam's compositions have garnered recognition and acclaim worldwide, having been performed and broadcasted in more than fifteen countries and places. His works have been showcased in international events such as the UNESCO International Rostrum of Composers and the International Computer Music Conference. Tam has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and ensembles, including the legendary Arditti Quartet ( UK ).

In 2022, Tam was honored with the prestigious Rieman and Baketel Fellows for Music by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University at Buffalo, and holds a Bachelor's degree from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Master's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His composition teachers include David Felder, Cort Lippe, James Mobberley, Zhou Long, Chen Yi, and Christopher Keyes.

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