Changyong Shin, Piano
Passionate, inspired performances and brilliant technique are the hallmark of pianist Changyong Shin, First Prize Winner of the Gina Bachauer International Artist Competition, Seoul International Music Competition, and the Hilton Head International Piano Competition.
He has given numerous solo performances throughout Asia, North America and Europe, including recitals at Carnegie Weill Hall, WQXR-FM’s Midday Masterpieces Series, Steinway Hall Artist Series, Newport Music Festival, Italy’s Barletta Piano Festival, Klavier- Festival Ruhr (Ruhr Piano Festival) in Essen, Germany, Kumho Cultural Foundation’s Artist series and Rising Star series at Kumho Art Hall, Paris’s Salle Cortot Hall, Lotte Concert Hall in Korea, Concert Hall at Seoul Art Center, IBK Chamber Hall in Korea, Evelyn Miller Young Pianists Series, Green Lake Festival of Music, Rose Wagner Center in Utah, Salt Lake City, Coastal Carolina University Guest Artist Series.
He has appeared as a soloist with many orchestras, including Utah Symphony, Hilton Head Symphony, Oakland Symphony, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Korean Chamber Orchestra, Daegu Philharmonic Orchestra, Gwacheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, and Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra, Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra, and among others.
Mr. Shin is also a recording artist, where his debut CD was listed as one of the “Best New Recordings of 2018” by WQXR. His second album of Beethoven, Chopin, and Liszt which was released on Steinway & Sons Label, received rave reviews from ClassicToday. His latest album <Gaspard de la Nuit> was released on Stomp Music label in Korea, received high praise from Classical Music Journal “Pizzicato”.
An accomplished chamber musician, Mr. Shin has given chamber music recitals across the United States and in Seoul, Korea and Paris, France. Performances of note include a recital at the invitation of Kumho Art Hall, and a special performance of a new work by Korean composer Young-jo Lee at the Recital Hall in Seoul Art Center as a member of Korea National Institute for the Gifted in Arts. He has appeared in recital in such renowned venues as Seoul Art Center, Kumho Art Hall in Seoul, Daegu Concert House, Sejong Art Center, Louvre Museum, New York City’s The Greene Space, Philadelphia’s Holy Trinity Church, and Sonoma State University’s Green Music Center in California among others.
A native of South Korea, Changyong Shin received his Bachelor of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Robert McDonald. Mr. Shin also earned his Master of Music and Artist Diploma program at The Juilliard School as a full-scholarship candidate and studied with Robert McDonald.
PROGRAM
Morceau de Concours…………………………….Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924)
Serenade……………………………………………………….Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
Four Souvenirs…………………………………………….Paul Schoenfield (1947 – )
INTERMISSION
Sonata Op. 94 in D Major……………………….Sergei Prokofiev (1891 – 1953)
ENCORES
Nocturne in C# Minor …………………………….Frédéric François Chopin (1810 – 1849)
Zeguenerweisen (Gypsy Aires) …………..Pablo de Sarasate (1844 – 1908)
Photography by Gayna Bassin
Judy Martin, Administrative Director of Matinée Musicale Cincinnati, welcomed everyone to the recital at Westwood First Presbyterian Church.
Judy asked all the music students in the audience to stand.
Jasmine Choi, flute, & Changyong Shin, piano
Jasmine Choi, flute, & Changyong Shin, piano
Jasmine Choi, flute, & Changyong Shin, piano
Jasmine Choi, flute, & Changyong Shin, piano
A standing ovation and 2 encores!
Post concert reception
Girls gave flowers to Jasmine at the reception after the concert
Jasmine & her fans
Changyong Shin & friends
The receiving line at the reception
Jasmine Choi and students from University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music
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