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A decade later, pianist Lu defies the odds to win Chopin Competition

In a competition known for favoring rising stars, experienced pianist and recording artist Eric Lu defied the odds and became the first pianist to win the Chopin Competition on his second try.

2025-11-01

Two cruise ships dock in Pohang as accommodation for APEC visitors

Two cruise ships have docked at Yeongilman Port in Pohang, North Gyeongsang to serve as floating hotels for foreign business leaders attending the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang.

2025-10-29

Korean pianists win second, third prizes at ARD International Music Competition in Munich

Two Korean pianists won second and third prizes at the ARD International Music Competition, which concluded Sunday in Munich.

2025-09-15

Pianists Sohn Min-soo, Yunchan Lim to show off special bond during joint concerts in Seoul and Switzerland

Pianists Sohn Min-soo and Yunchan Lim, once mentor and student, will perform together with a shared passion for music. Their concert includes works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Strauss, showcasing their deep musical bond.

2025-07-09

Pianist Cho Seong-jin to perform Ravel's complete solo piano works in concert

Pianist Cho Seong-jin will hold a concert featuring French composer Maurice Ravel’s complete solo piano works at the Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on July 1, ahead of a nationwide tour and on the back of his Deutsche Grammophon release.

2025-06-04

17-year-old pianist Kim Sae-hyun wins prestigious Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition

Korean pianist Kim Sae-hyun has won the Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition, the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation said Monday.

2025-03-31

Pianist Yunchan Lim wins French music award Diapason d'Or de l'Année

Pianist Yunchan Lim was given the Diapason d'Or de l'Année, a French classical music award, his agency Moc Production said Monday.

2024-11-18

Gramophone Award winner Yunchan Lim stays humble despite all the accolades

Pianist Yunchan Lim exhibited two qualities after winning his two awards at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards on Wednesday: gratitude and humility.

2024-10-03

Pianist Yunchan Lim's recordings shortlisted for this year's Gramophone Classical Music Awards

Two of pianist Yunchan Lim’s recordings have been shortlisted for the Gramophone Classical Music Awards this year.

2024-09-09

Pianist Paik Kun-woo releases first of three albums in Mozart project

“Mozart: Piano Works 1” is the first part in the 78-year-old musician’s Mozart trilogy project. Paik has never before recorded Mozart in his 68-year career.

2024-05-14