About Karl Larson
Artist Biography
Pianist Karl Larson is a vigorous advocate for contemporary music, not only premiering new works but performing adventurous programs in both traditional venues and those devoted to new music. Larson moved to New York after receiving his doctorate and co-founded Bearthoven with bassist Pat Swoboda and percussionist Matt Evans. Larson has premiered new works by David Rakowski and Ravi Kittappa, among others. With Kittappa, Larson curates the monthly new music and art event Permutations in New York. He has collaborated with a wide variety of contemporary composers and musicians, including the Bang on a Can All-Stars and Eighth Blackbird. Larson made his recording debut in 2014 on the album Re: you, featuring works by composer Robert Honstein. In 2016, Larson accompanied cellist Ashley Bathgate on the album Ken Thomson: Restless. In 2021, Larson issued the album Scott Wollschleger: Dark Days.
Hometown
Wisconson
Genre
Classical
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