Tenzin Chopak with Emmett Scott

Reviewers have referred to his work as “progressive chamber folk”, while audiences and critics have praised performances as “incandescent”, “mesmerizing”, and “stunningly beautiful”. 

Tenzin Chopak has released three albums of original music with his ensemble Rockwood Ferry, and recently released his fourth album “Awful Good” with Nicholas Walker (double bass), Rosie Newton (violin and vocals), and Greg Evans (drums) in November, 2016. His fifth album “Alone In The House” is a one microphone, one day, acoustic solo project and was released in March of 2017.

Tenzin is known for performing his music in a variety of forms: with the Rockwood Ferry ensemble, with double bassist Nicholas Walker (often joined by violinist Rosie Newton and drummer Greg Evans), and as a solo singer songwriter.  He has also been involved in improvisational and experimental music ensembles such as the Ithaca based Galactic Escort Service.

As of 2022, Tenzin Chopak most often performs as a duo with his dear friend Emmett Scott on keys.

In addition to this, Tenzin composes original music for film and has provided soundtracks for numerous environmental conservation documentary shorts through the National Park Service and other organizations. He composed the score for the award winning 30 minute ocean conservation documentary “Fragile Legacy”. Tenzin is also a visual artist with a particular emphasis on wildlife photography.