Joseph Tawadros AM is a leading Oud virtuoso, composer and 8-time ARIA award winner. Born in Cairo, his chosen instrument, the Oud, is an Arabic lute, the ancestor of the lute and modern guitar.
A virtuoso of diversity and sensitivity, Joseph performs in concert halls worldwide and is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship, storytelling and joyous style of performance. Joseph’s drive to push musical boundaries has inspired collaborations with diverse performers and a solid repertoire of innovative, original music. He performs live as a soloist, in duo with his brother James on Egyptian percussion, with his jazz quartet or with chamber orchestras and symphony orchestras all over the world.
His global reach spans prestigious international stages, from opening the World Economic Forum in Davos to performing for 15,000 people with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. Tawadros’ immense contributions have been recognised with the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and an Honorary Doctorate from UNSW, reflecting a versatile legacy ranging from recordings with legends like Roy Ayers to featured performances on major soundtracks such as House of Cards.
