Meet the Artists

Carey & Kevin Music Production Ltd. is built around the artistry of two exceptional young British musicians whose work spans original symphonic composition, concerto performance, and multi‑instrumental collaboration. Their partnership brings together imagination, discipline, and a shared commitment to musical excellence.

Carey Tan — Composer, Pianist & Multi‑Instrumentalist (Age 12)

Carey Tan is one of the most remarkable young composers of his generation. A pianist, percussionist, organist, and orchestral composer, he has achieved milestones rarely seen even among adult professionals. His symphonic and concerto works have been performed in major European venues including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall, earning standing ovations and international media attention.

Described by critics as “a young composer whose imagination and depth far exceed his age,” Carey combines sweeping musical storytelling with structural sophistication. His works explore themes of nature, exploration, war, technology, and the future of humanity.

Major International Performances

• Berlin Philharmonie (Nov 2025)

Performed his Piano Concerto No. 1 – The Explorer with the Berliner Symphoniker to a sold‑out audience of over 2,000.

• Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall (Aug 2025)

Premiered The Explorer with the Arad Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Martin Braun.

• Shenzhen Guangming Culture & Arts Center (2024)

Performed Symphony No. 1 – Four Seasons in Summer Fields on marimba.

Media Recognition

Carey has been featured in:

• Music Weekly (China) — half‑page special report

• Oxford Mail, MSN, Yahoo News

• Austrian television interviews with composer Roland Baumgartner

He is widely recognised as a rising global composer whose achievements “provide a rare, concrete picture of what true genius looks like.”

Awards & Achievements

• Platinum Prize, Global Genius Music Competition (2025)

• Promising Young Talent Prize, Vienna International Classical Music Composition Competition (2025)

• Gold Prize, World Artistry Music Award (2025)

• Silver Prize, World Classical Music Awards (2023)

• Youngest in UK to pass:

• LCME Composition Grade 8 (age 9)

• ALCM Diploma in Composition with Distinction (age 11)

• ABRSM Grade 8 Theory with Distinction (age 12)

Selected Major Works

• Piano Concerto No. 1 – The Explorer

• Symphony No. 1 – Four Seasons in Summer Fields

• Symphony No. 2 – The Cries of War

• Symphony No. 3 – The Rise and Fall of AI Humanity

Artistic Vision

Carey’s music blends art, science, literature, and philosophy. He often imagines musical notes as particles in a quantum universe, shaping harmony and orchestration with mathematical elegance. His works balance emotional immediacy with modern narrative depth.

Kevin Tan — Pianist (Age 15)

Kevin Tan is a pianist of exceptional expressive maturity and technical command. A student at the prestigious Purcell School for Young Musicians, he has rapidly established himself as one of the most exciting young pianists in the UK, performing major concerto repertoire across Europe and Asia.

Kevin’s artistry is shaped by world‑class mentorship from Professor Florian Mitrea (Royal Academy of Music) and Professor Christopher Hinterhuber (University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna). His performances are praised for their clarity, intensity, and emotional depth.

Major International Performances

• Berlin Philharmonie (Nov 2025)

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 with Berliner Symphoniker.

• Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall (Aug 2025)

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with Arad Philharmonic Orchestra.

• George Enescu Philharmonic, Bucharest (Apr 2025)

Sold‑out solo recital broadcast on Romanian national radio.

• Shenzhen Guangming Culture & Arts Center (Jul 2024)

Grieg Piano Concerto A-Minor Op.16 with Shenwan Symphony Orchestra.

• Royal College of Music (Feb 2024)

80‑minute solo recital to a sold‑out audience.

Awards & Distinctions

• LRSM Piano Performance Diploma (Distinction) — equivalent to a bachelor’s degree level

• ARSM Piano Diploma (Distinction) at age 11

• 1st Prizes in:

• London International Chopin Competition (three categories, 2025)

• Elite Musician International Competition

• North London Music Festival

• Universal Star Music Competition

• AADGT International Young Musicians

Repertoire Highlights

• Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2

• Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”

• Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1

• Carey Tan: Piano Concerto No. 1 – The Explorer

Kevin’s performances demonstrate a rare combination of discipline, sensitivity, and artistic insight.

A Unique Artistic Partnership

Together, Carey and Kevin form a distinctive musical partnership: a composer‑performer duo whose work bridges original symphonic composition and world‑class piano performance. Their concerts combine new British music with iconic repertoire, offering audiences a fresh and compelling musical experience.

Their collaboration lies at the heart of Carey & Kevin Music Production Ltd., shaping the company’s artistic direction and future projects.

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