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Ken Hamao serves as Professor of the Practice in the Department of Music at Harvard University and is a core member of the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet. Renowned for "especially eloquent playing" (New York Times), he maintains an active international performance career across major venues including Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, and Lincoln Center.
His artistic specialization centers on classical chamber music performance with deep expertise in violin and viola repertoire. Hamao actively premieres contemporary works, having performed concertos by Giya Kancheli, Kurt Rohde, and Tan Dun (with the composer conducting), while maintaining regular collaborations with Argento Chamber Ensemble, East Coast Chamber Orchestra, and Talea Ensemble.
Hamao previously served as a member of the Ensō String Quartet (2014-2018), touring extensively across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, and New Zealand. His primary professional recognition is the Grammy Award earned through the Parker Quartet's recordings.
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