Winner of both King’s and Music Scholarships at Eton College, Carey Tan brings his original symphonic music with London City Philharmonic Orchestra.
12 international composition awards, Epic symphonic music exploring nature, war, AI and the future of humanity.
Royal College of Music · Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
21 June 2026 · 14:00
A CONCERT ABOUT OUR TIME
On 21 June 2026, a concert devoted entirely to the original symphonic works of Carey Tan will take place at the Royal College of Music — an afternoon that asks, with urgency and imagination, what the modern world sounds like when transformed into music.
This is far more than a showcase of precocious talent. It is a full-length symphonic portrait by a 12-year-old composer whose music engages directly with some of the defining questions of our age: nature, war, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity.
Performed by the London City Philharmonic Orchestra, with Carey himself on stage throughout — as pianist, marimbaist, and the artistic voice behind every note.
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Carey Tan is a 12-year-old composer and multi-instrumentalist, and a recipient of both the King’s Scholarship and Music Scholarship at Eton College. He has long focused on the creation of large-scale orchestral works, distinguished by expansive structures, clear narrative direction, and profound intellectual depth. His music transforms philosophical reflection, scientific imagination, and a concern for contemporary realities into a symphonic language of striking modern expressiveness. With a creative vision of remarkable maturity and individuality, he is increasingly attracting attention within the international classical music world.
ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
The London City Philharmonic Orchestra presents symphonic and operatic repertoire in major UK and international venues. The orchestra is committed to supporting contemporary music and new large-scale works, regularly collaborating with emerging composers and soloists.
Olsi Qinami is Principal Conductor and Music Director of the London City Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor with the National Radio Television Orchestra of Albania, and Professor of Conducting at the University of Arts in Tirana. He conducts widely across Europe and maintains a strong commitment to contemporary orchestral repertoire.
Tickets: https://careytan.eventbrite.co.uk
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