Margaret Leng Tan is a celebrated Singaporean-born musician, renowned for her unique and innovative approach to classical music, particularly through her mastery of the toy piano. Her illustrious career is marked by a profound dedication to contemporary composers and the exploration of avant-garde music's possibilities. A graduate of The Juilliard School, where she studied under the tutelage of the legendary pianist Hephzibah Menuhin, Tan has carved a niche for herself in the classical music world by challenging traditional boundaries and expectations.

Throughout her career, Margaret Leng Tan has collaborated closely with some of the 20th and 21st centuries' most significant composers, including John Cage, George Crumb, and Ge Gan-Ru, becoming a foremost interpreter of their works. Albums like "She Herself Alone: The Art of the Toy Piano 2," "Cage: The Works for Piano, Vol. 7," and "Crumb: Makrokosmos I & II" highlight her exceptional ability to infuse depth and sophistication into compositions, transcending the toy piano's novelty into an instrument of serious musical expression. Not just a musician, Tan is also seen as a visionary, expanding the horizons of contemporary music through her fearless experimentation and passionate advocacy for new sounds and compositions. Her work bridges the gap between the avant-garde and the accessible, making her one of the most influential and inspiring figures in modern classical music.

Genres

Contemporary Classical Piano

Prepared Piano

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Latest Release

Crumb: Metamorphoses, Book 1 & 5 Pieces for Piano

Margaret Leng Tan

Album - 16 Tracks - Released June 15, 2018