About
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Debut
The early years
Taboloff has won numerous awards and accolades since he started performing at age 15. He made his major debut at Carnegie Hall in his twenties and received critical acclaim from New York Times’ critic Tim Page, who praised his "irrepressible energy, poetry and genuine introspection.” An energetic world-class performer, Taboloff dazzles audiences with his powerfully emotive style. His “commitment to the emotional soul of the music is unmistakable,” says one critic.
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composing
magic just born
Taboloff premiered his breathtaking magnum opus, Piano Concerto No. 1, “The Mystic” at the Walnut Creek Lesher Center for the Arts, under the baton of James Sullivan, and later with David Ramadanoff. The East Bay Times lauded his premier with the headline: “Bravos Greet World Premiere before a widely enthusiastic audience.” He debuted at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco also performing his Piano Concerto "The Mystic" and received unequivocal glowing praise, "As good as the Beethoven Concerto was, (Taboloff's "Mystic") made an even greater impression...cast in the grand manner." The Piedmont Post continued "Unlike many contemporary composers, Taboloff is a melodist. His melodies are memorable and seethe and undulate...Give me Taboloff any day."
showcased
imposing presence
Taboloff made his television debut in a live broadcast on WBJZ for the Baltimore Symphony Musical Marathon. He was a guest on TCI Cable’s “Grand Piano” and KQED’s “West Coast Weekend Live," broadcast to over 250 cities. Taboloff made a cameo appearance playing piano in the movie “Redwood Curtain,” starring John Lithgow and Lea Salonga. He was showcased by KDFC for his well-received “Rare Russian Masterpieces” CD, which also received glowing reviews by the Contra Costa Times. Taboloff is a recording artist at Fantasy Studios. His "Famous Classics II" album is featured in the film "Call Me Brother," coming out in 2019.
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charity
human first
Called to adjudicate piano competitions, Taboloff has judged for the prestigious International U.S. Open Music Competition. He has given Master Classes at the University of the Philippines and at other prestigious venues. An active fundraiser, Taboloff raised over $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, performing an impressive three piano concerti in one night at Wente Winery in Livermore. He made an amazing solo bike marathon to Oklahoma City from California to raise funds for the Oklahoma City bombing victims and concluded that trip with a benefit solo concert.
studies
sculpted from the best
Taboloff earned his Bachelors & Masters Degrees at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. His mentor, Leon Fleisher, was honored with a Kennedy Center lifetime award. Taboloff studied composition at the San Francisco Conservatory under the world-famous composer, John Adams.
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concerts
course to success
Taboloff has made innumerable concert appearances as a solo and guest artist with full orchestra. His exciting solo debut at the 1300-seat Gallo Center for the Arts was an outstanding success. As guest artist, he debuted with the California Symphony under the baton of Maestro Robert Moody, performing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2, and performed with the Oakland Symphony under Maestro George Cleve at the Concord Pavilion. He was also the highlight artist for the Diablo Symphony’s 40th birthday celebration with Maestro Joyce Johnson Hamilton.
Taboloff has a keen sense for storytelling infusing interesting gems and historical backdrop about the composer's life, music and times at his concerts. His "Musical Journey through the Life of Chopin" is an all time favorite. He has made alive other composers as well as opera greats in his interactive mode of storytelling, visuals and performance, creating piano fantasies that bring magic to his audience.
performance
global impact
Gregory represented the United States in two renowned international competitions: the Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow, and the Queen Elisabeth competition in Brussels. Upon his return, he gave a command performance for England’s Prime Minister Edward Heath in Northern California. He also played for lifetime honorees Richard Dreyfuss and movie producer Saul Zaentz at the 13th annual California Independent Film Festival gala, rendering music from time-honored films “Amadeus” and “The Competition.” He has performed in Asia where he also has given masterclasses.