​Youngjin Kim ​​| Pianist

 

South Korean pianist Youngjin Kim is recognized for her expressive interpretations, bold stage presence, and programming that bridges tradition with innovation. Since her solo debut at age 11 with the Korean Philharmonic Orchestra, and was recognized early on with numerous national competition wins. she has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia, including appearances at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and the Puerto Rico International Piano Festival.

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​Equally drawn to both classical and contemporary repertoire, Kim curates performances that explore emotional depth, narrative, and cultural resonance. Her programming ranges from time-honored masterpieces to 20th- and 21st-century works, unified by a commitment to musical storytelling and expressive depth. Her recent DMA lecture-recital focused on Lera Auerbach’s 24 Preludes for Piano, examining the work as a descendant of the 24-prelude tradition, reimagined through a contemporary musical language. She is currently leading a commissioning initiative that reimagines Korean art songs as virtuosic solo piano paraphrases—continuing in the spirit of Liszt and Godowsky while honoring the lyrical and cultural essence of the originals. She is known for her poetic intensity, nuanced touch, and interpretive insight—qualities that shape her identity as both a soloist and collaborator.

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Kim is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Boston University. She holds a Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Music from the Mannes School of Music.

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As an educator with over a decade of private piano teaching experience, Kim has served as an academic instructor at Boston University, teaching piano and aural skills. She brings a reflective, student-centered approach to pedagogy, rooted in curiosity and the development of artistic individuality.