Praised for his thoughtful and critical programming and excellent technique, Thomas Ang (he/him) is an experienced pianist with a vast repertoire. He has earned recognition as a specialist in the music of Kapustin and Medtner, and has a strong affinity for contemporary and experimental music, having played and conducted various first performances around the world. He continually works to unearth neglected and obscure gems, as well as championing music by minority composers. He is currently recording the complete piano works of Medtner, and the first three discs have received great praise.
In his daily life, Thomas works as a répétiteur for the Royal Ballet. He considers teaching and coaching to be important parts of his musical personality, and counts opera as another part of his foundation. He also accompanies and improvises for silent film. He is also interested in the cross-pollination of classical music and other genres, and, in addition to a background in Chinese orchestral and folk musics, also occasionally plays jazz.
Thomas has edited music and made arrangements for Schott Music and Edition Peters, as well as being an orchestrator for various concert and opera works. He transcribes songs and symphonies for solo piano, keeps a pet rabbit, and restores fountain pens in his spare time.