Artist Diploma, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston (studied under Walter Trampler) (1990-1992)
Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute of Music (studied under Joseph de Pasquale) (1986-1990)
Awarded full scholarship to attend Crossroads High School for Arts and Sciences, Santa Monica, California (1982-1986)
Professional Experience
Dean, College of Music, Seoul National University (2022-present)
Professor of Viola, Department of Orchestral Music, College of Music, Seoul National University (1998–present)
Music Director, Jeonju Vivace Festival (2017-present)
Faculty Member, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, USA
Faculty Member, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, USA
Founding Member and Violist, Borromeo String Quartet (1989–1994)
Professional Accomplishments
International performances across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including:
92nd Street Y and Alice Tully Hall, New York
Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
Suntory Hall, Tokyo
Wigmore Hall, London
Festival appearances include:
Spoleto Festival USA and Italy (Charleston, South Carolina, Spoleto, Italy)
Orlando Festival, Netherlands
Vancouver Chamber Music Festival, Canada
Cape and Islands Chamber Music Festival, Massachusetts
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, New Mexico
Beijing International Music Festival, China
Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music, South Korea
Jeonju Vivace Festival, South Korea
Awards
Second Prize, Evian International Chamber Music Competition, France (1990)
Winner, Young Artists International Auditions, New York (1991)
