Over the course of four concerts, Grace examines the works of 20th century composers which pushed the boundaries of the piano as an instrument. The four concerts, arranged geographically, will cover America, Eastern and Central Europe, and Asia, with music from Cage, Crumb, and Carter, to Stockhausen, Boulez, and Xenakis, among many others. Performances have taken place or are planned to occur in Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, and New York.

List of composers for each program:
Program I: America
Charles Ives
John Cage
George Crumb
Eliot Carter

Program II: Eastern Europe
Gyorgy Ligeti
Gyorgy Kurtag
Iannis Xenakis

Program III: Central Europe
Arnold Schoenberg
Anton Webern
Karl-Heinz Stockhausen
Pierre Boulez

Program IV: Asia
Toru Takemitsu
Isang Yun
Toshio Hosokawa

In 2007, the 180th anniversary of Beethoven’s death, Grace explored his complete sonatas for cello and piano in Zaragoza, Spain with Adolfo Gutierrez Arenas. She is also recording the complete Brahms sonatas for violin and piano with Ara Malikian.

Intensely dedicated to providing new opportunities to young musicians, and bringing classical music to audiences who might not have the opportunity for involvement or exposure to the arts, Grace’s numerous outreach activities include:




With an unwavering belief that artists and their art can help to transform society, and that the interaction and exchange of cultural and humanitarian ideas can improve the quality of our life and world, Grace has remained strongly committed to issues regarding education, the environment, anti-violence, peace, and the welfare of children and people worldwide. She has performed benefit concerts to raise awareness for handicapped children, for children in need, for educational programs, for animal and environmental protection programs, and for the peace process.