Professor of Piano, Department of Piano, College of Music, Seoul National University (2009–present)
Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA
Artist-in-Residence, Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA
Artistic Director, Tel-Hai International Piano Master Classes, Israel
Professional Accomplishments
Acclaimed for his deeply intelligent interpretations, phenomenal technique and ravishing tone – numerous concert engagements in the Asia, the United States, South Africa, Europe and Israel where he has been earning immense applause for 30 years in solo recitals, concerto appearances and chamber music performances.
Discography:
Harmonia Mundi CD featuring highlights of his prize-winning solo performance at the Van Cliburn Competition
Jerusalem Music Center label (JMC) featuring Schubert Sonatas
Mozart concerti with the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Brass quintet with the Spectrum Brass
Brahms Cello sonatas with Young Hoon Song
Brahms Clarinet sonatas with Ron Selka
Awards
Top prizes at:
1993 Koln International piano competition
1994 Bremen International piano competition
1995 Tokyo International piano competition
1995 Epinal International piano competition
1996 Seoul International piano competition
1997 Van Cliburn International piano competition
