Steinway Artist, pianist and composer Chad Lawson is a modern-day master of reinvention: his bold interpretation of the classics, electronic loops and atmospherics resonate with EDM fans and Neo-classical traditionalists alike. Lawson is a streaming star with tens of millions of followers whose entire catalog has been streamed over one billion times and has become known as the artist creating “Classical music for the Spotify generation” through contemporary techniques and an emotive, arresting signature sound. He is equally at home performing his own rendition of contemporary hits such as Billie Eilish’s ‘When The Party’s Over’ (#26 in the Classical Charts), as he is performing Chopin sonatas. He is the host and creator of the iHeart nominated and acclaimed mental wellness podcast ‘Calm It Down’ (5M+ downloads). In a world full of noise, Chad’s meditative music invites us all to take a moment and reconnect with who we are. He makes music for the mind, body and soul. Chad wrote the music for the podcast ‘Lore’ and with it, toured the US for the first time. Soon after, it became a successful TV series by Amazon. His music has been used for ‘The Walking Dead’, ‘Vampire Diaries’ and ‘Viceland’, as well as numerous commercial placements including Delta Airlines and Microsoft. After debuting at #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart, and remaining in the top ten for over 60 weeks, his sophomore album, ‘breathe,’ on DECCA records has garnered over 190 million streams worldwide. The album also peaked at #1 on the UK Official Specialist Classical Chart. Chad has sold out performances at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw (October 23, 2019), Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie Kleine Saal (Feb 8, 2020), performed a livestream at Wigmore Hall on June 20, 2021 and has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered as well as CBS Sunday Morning.
Chad Lawson, piano
November 2, 2024 at 7:30PM
This performance is 90 minutes with no intermission.
World-renowned pianist Chad Lawson makes his BroadStage debut with a uniquely meditative classical music experience not to be missed! After spending time at the top of the Classical Billboard and iTunes charts, Chad took an honest look at his career and found that being true to himself was more important than any accolade. His reflections are inspirational, brave, and most of all — freeing.
Prepare to be captivated by Chad Lawson’s performance, which begins with a serene breathwork and meditation session, leading you into a state of mindfulness for the rest of the performance. Find out what 1.1 million monthly Spotify listeners already know, and immerse yourself in this unique blend of music, storytelling, and meditation.
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