Judges
Yoon-Wha Roh Pianist/Educator
Acclaimed as “a pianist who lets her piano work do the talking, who transports her audience not only to a clearly defined place but also into a colorful adventure”
Sun Huh Violinist
Native Korean violinist Sun Huh has risen to acclaim around the world for her musicianship and extraordinary performances. She has played concerts as a soloist in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and is a prize winner of many national competitions in South Korea and of international competitions including New York International Music Concours and National Artist Competition.
Jungin Monica Ji Celist
When she was just three years old, Jungin Monica Ji started playing the cello in Korea.
Monica would later move to the U.S. and enter the Juilliard Pre College where she studied with cellist Minhye Clara Kim and later studied at Mannes College of Music with Marcy Rosen.
Chadol Kim Baritone/Singer
Chadol Kim is a talented baritone singer from South Korea, known for his exceptional singing ability and passionate stage performances. Born in Seoul in 1989, Kim developed an interest in music from a young age and grew up singing. He went on to study at In-cheon Arts High School, Korea National University of Arts, and Manhattan School of Music with scholarships, where he honed his skills as a singer and performer.
ANDREW IM Clarinetist
Andrew Im is a clarinetist and composer who combines both purity and impeccable technique
where he is one of the versatile and inspiring artists. He has collaborated with many of today’s
important leading artists and conductors where he has performed in prestigious venues and
abroad, such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Saratoga
Performing Arts Center (New York), DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and Musikverein
Wien.