Thomas Weaver is an American pianist, composer, and conductor currently on faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music and Boston University Tanglewood Institute. A sought-after pianist, Weaver has appeared in major concert halls throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, with frequent appearances in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Tanglewood Music Festival. He has been presented by organizations including Carnegie Hall Presents, La Jolla Music Society, Princeton University Concerts, New York Philharmonic Ensembles Series, New York Chamber Music Festival, Astral Artists, Artcinia, and Red Rocks Music Festival. Weaver has appeared as a soloist with ensembles including the Curtis Institute’s 20/21 Ensemble, Alea III, Boston University Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Orchestra and Young Artists Wind Ensemble, collaborating with notable conductors such as Bruce Kiesling and H. Robert Reynolds. An active chamber musician, Weaver has performed with eminent musicians such as Jess Gillam, Anthony McGill, Elmira Darvarova, Brittany Lasch, Gene Pokorny, Kenneth Radnofsky, Jennifer Frautschi, and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Weaver is currently a member of the Amram Ensemble. As a strong proponent of new music, Weaver has given the premiere of numerous compositions, including works by David Amram, Reena Esmail, Anthony Plog, David Loeb, John H. Wallace, Christopher LaRosa, and Francine Trester. He has multiple recordings of chamber music released by Affetto Records and upcoming releases on Albany Records and Naxos (American Classics Series). Also an award-winning composer, Weaver’s music has been heard across four continents. His works have been commissioned by organizations and musicians including New York Chamber Music Festival, Penn Museum, Boston University College of Fine Arts, Pharos Quartet, Daraja Ensemble, Alea III, Marian Anderson Historical Society, Kenneth Radnofsky, Brittany Lasch, and Joshua Blumenthal. For more information, please visitwww.thomaseweaver.com.
