Korea National University of Arts

Instrumental Music, PianoKim Dae-jin

B.M., M.M., D.M.A., The Juilliard School, USA
Associate faculty, Manhattan School of Music
Faculty, Manhattan School of Music Precollege
Solo performances, Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center, Salle Gaveau for Schubert’s 200th birthday
Performances, complete cycle of Chopin Piano Concertos for 150th anniversary of Chopin’s death,
complete cycle of Mozart Piano Concertos
Conductor, Changwon Philharmonic Orchestra
Jury, the Queen Elisabeth, Rubinstein, Leeds, Beethoven, Clara Haskil, Gina Bachauer and Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions
President of the Korea National University of Arts (2021. 8.~2025.8.)

PianoLee Jin-sang

B.A., Korea National University of Arts
Konzertexamen, Cologne University of Music and Dance, Germany
Postgraduate, the International Mozarteum Foundation, Austria
Performed with orchestras including Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, and WDR Radio Orchestra Cologne
Awards: 1st Prize Busan Music Competition, Joongang Music Concours, KBS KEPCO Music Competition, Cologne International Piano Competition, Hong Kong International Piano Competition, Concours Geza Anda

Collabolative PianoLee Young-hee

Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs

B.M., Piano Performance, Seoul National University
M.M., Ensemble Arts, Peabody Conservatory of Music, USA
D.M.A., Keyboard Collaborative Arts, University of Southern California, USA
Accompanist, International Violin Competitions including Yehudi Menuhin, Yfrah Neaman, Henry
Wieniawsky, and Sarasate
Official Accompanist, Casalmaggiore Summer Music Festival, Italy

ViolinKim Hyun-mi

B.M., M.M., Mannes College of Music in New York
Concertmistress, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra
Professor, Gachon University
First Violin, Quartet21
Awards: Presidential Prize 39th Korea Culture and Art Prize, Best Performance 3rd Daewon Music Award

ViolaOh Soon-wha

B.M., M.M., The Julliard School, USA
Soloist, Juilliard Symphony, Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Chungnam Philharmonic Orchestra, Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, and Baroque Ensemble etc.
Leader, Ola Viola Sound
Member, Korean Soloists
Awards AMTL, Great Neck Young Artist, Juilliard Bach, Berlioz competition, USA

CelloLee Kang-ho

B.A., Swarthmore College (in Economics)
M.M., Yale University, MM (in Cello Performance)
D.M.A., New England Conservatory, USA
Professor, Southern Illinois University and University of Connecticut
Member, Tonus Trio and Antonin Ensemble
Jury, enderecki International Cello Competition, David Popper International Cello Competition and the Isang Yun Competition
Awards: Byuksan Music Award (Tonus Trio, 2018), etc.

Chamber MusicPark Sang-min

FluteLee Ye-rin

ClarinetChae Jae-il

Department Head

B.M.,M.M., The Julliard School, USA
Principal Clarinet, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Honorary Principal Clarinet, Philadelphia Orchestra
Honorary Member, Metropolitan Opera, New York
Member, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Buffet Crampon Artist, Vandoren Reed Artist
Professor, Yeungnam University College of Music
Jury, Jacques Lancelot Competition and Concours de Genève
Award: 1st Prize 15th International Clarinet Competition Ciudad de Dos Hermanas, Spain

PercussionKim Eun-hye

Vice Dean

B.M., Korea National University of Arts
D.E.M., D.E.M.S, Concertiste. CNR de Paris, France
Member, ‘Moatier’, ’Ensemble TIMF’, ‘Seoul Percussion Ensemble’
Award: 1st PrizeThe 10th International Competition of Contemporary in poland , 1st prize

Violin Kim Young-Uk

B.A., A.D., Korea National University of Arts
M.M., Munich University of Music and Performing Arts, Germany
Member, Novus String Quartet
Awards: Winner－ 41st International Jeunesses Musicales Competition Serbia, 3rd Byuksan Music Award, 1st Prize 11th Wolfgang A. Mozart Competition, Salzburg, Austria

ViolinLee Jehye

Department Head

B.A., Korea National University of Arts
M.A., New England Conservatory, USA
M.M., Chamber Music, Munich University of Music and Performing Arts, Germany
Konzertexamen, Kronberg Academy, Germany
Principal Second Violin, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (first female, first Asian)
Youngest Concertmaster, Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Austria
Awards: 3rd & Chamber Music Prize, International Tchaikovsky Competition, 1st & Audience Prize, Leopold Mozart International Violin Competition

HornLee Seokjun

Instrumental Music, PianoWilliam Youn

<Education>
New England Conservatory’s Preparatory School
Walnut Hill School in Boston
Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (Diplom, Konzertexamen)
International Piano Academy Lake Como
<Experience>
Performed with orchestras such as the Munich Philharmonic, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Bamberg Symphony, Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, National Orchestra of Belgium, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, and KBS Symphony Orchestra
Regular performances at renowned venues including Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berliner Philharmoniker, Konzerthaus Wien, Musikverein Wien, Wigmore Hall London, Alte Oper Frankfurt, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, and Walt Disney Concert Hall LA
Participated in major festivals like the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, Schubertiade Schwarzenberg, Rheingau Music Festival, and Mozart Festival Würzburg (artist in residence)
<Honors and Awards>
2024 Golden Tuning Fork of the Year 2024 (Diapason d'Or de l'Année)
2017 Echo Klassik Award
2011 Bavarian Award for the Advancement of the Arts (Bayerischer Kunstförderpreis)
2009 Prizewinner at the Cleveland International Piano Competition)
2008 Prizewinner and SeongYong Park Special Prize of Isang Yun International Music Competition