Known for his alluring sound, expressivity, and eloquence at the keyboard, pianist/composer George Ko has appeared on stages around the world, from 2000 seat auditoriums to Carnegie Hall. His music has been heard at film festivals, television broadcasts of ABC and CBC, and at music festivals in Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China. His recently released album, Sonic Sanctum, encapsulates his personal musical style inspired by classical, jazz, R&B, and pop genres.

As a composer, George developed his artistry at Harvard University, where he received his bachelors and an honors in music. There, George debuted his first composition, which was premiered by the Grammy award winning Parker Quartet.

Since the age of 5, George had a rich musical upbringing, studying alto saxophone, guitar, conducting, and becoming a virtuoso at the Chinese bamboo flute (dizi). George is also a vocally trained opera and broadway singer, having appeared in productions of Children of Eden, Beauty and the Beast, and Lés Miserables, where he played the lead role of Jean Valjean.

Aside from music, George is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded several companies and non-profits, in which he received the CES Innovation Award in Robotics in 2019, the Harvard Gov 2.0 Award for innovation in politics, and a patent in data management.

George has given inaugural concerts for the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Bowers Museum, and the Fogg Museum. He was also invited to play at the request of Vice President Joe Biden, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Senator Barbara Boxer.

In recognition of his artistic talent, George was awarded the David McCord Prize from Harvard University and was also a 5 time laureate of the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano competition.

George currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is a Young Steinway Artist.