Ethan Hsu | composer
ethan hsu
composer (b. 2008)
creator
storyteller
artist.
artist statement
Music is the voice of humanity. It's the way that we can communicate throughout the world--there's a reason why it's known as the "universal language." At the same time, classical music has been drifting into the past. I want to encourage young audiences and listeners to explore the diverse world that is classical music with pieces that are accessible, but at the same time, a voice of contemporary music that will help more people explore this art form.
upcoming events
(includes performances and readings)
• 2026 March 1, Waterside Stage, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Harriton High School Concert Band & Symphony Orchestra cond. James Joseph
"Strata" for combined band and orchestra
• 2026 March 18, 19, 20, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cond. Jacob Joyce
"Qilin" for orchestra
• 2026 March 28, Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, New York, NY
musicians at Juilliard Pre-College
"Fiery Fiddle Romp" for string trio
• 2026 April 30, Harriton High School, Rosemont, PA
Harriton High School Chamber Strings cond. James Joseph
Harriton High School Concert Band & Symphony Orchestra cond. James Joseph
"Scherzoid in Hyperspace" for string orchestra
"Strata" for combined band and orchestra
• 2026 May 2, Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, New York, NY
performers TBA
"Ra and Apophis" duel for two pianos
• 2026 May 9, Bruno Walter Studio, The Juilliard School, New York, NY
"Chimera" for orchestra (reading)
• 2026 May 14, Lower Merion High School, Ardmore, PA
Lower Merion High School Chamber Orchestra cond. Jessica Villante
"Clarinet Concerto" for clarinet and chamber orchestra
• 2026 June, TBA New York, NY
The Dolphins String Quartet
"jack of all trades" for string quartet
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past events
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• 2025 August 5, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox, MA
BUTI Young Artists Orchestra cond. Justin Casinghino
"Pandemonium" for orchestra
• 2025 August 11, West Street Theater, Lenox, MA
musicians of the BUTI Young Artists' program
"xenoarchaeology" for mixed octet
• 2025 August 28, The Attic, New York, NY
musicians of the American Composers Orchestra, cond. Kevin James
"seven up" concertino for drum kit and ensemble
• 2025 October 18, KMFA, Austin, TX
Seize Cordes, Orpheus Academy of Music
"Partita for Young Musicians" for string quartet
• 2026 January 8, The New World Center, Miami, FL
musicians of the Nu Deco Ensemble, presented at National YoungArts Week 2026
"shock absorber" for pierrot ensemble
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