Conrad Asman

The music of composer Conrad Asman (b. 1996) has gained international recognition as being “innovative and cutting edge” (Chorosynthesis) and spans a wide emotional range from “heart-rending” (The Esoterics), to “fun and festive” (Creative Feel). Asman’s works show a strong interest in musical fabric, harmonic fluidity and textural-temporal relationships. His works have been widely performed in Africa, Asia and North America in venues such as the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Jinji Lake and Carnegie Hall. Engagements with ensembles such as the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Philharmonic and the Cape Town Youth Choir have led to his work winning multiple major awards, scholarships and commissions worldwide.