Award-winning Korean pianist Dr. Sohee Kwon is celebrated for her artistry, exquisite pianism, and profound sensitivity. She has won top prizes in major international competitions, including First Prize at the 2020 MTNA Chamber Competition and Second Prize at the 2020 Fischoff National Chamber Competition.
A sought-after soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Kwon has performed
at renowned venues and series worldwide, including Carnegie Hall,
Beethoven-Haus Kammermusiksal (Bonn), Chamber Music International, Mid America Performing Alliance, Sarasota Music Festival, Austin Chamber Music Center, and ATX Chamber Music and Jazz. Known for her exceptional collaborative skill, Sun News Austin praised her ability to “provide a cohesive thread to the performances throughout the evening,” highlighting her “impeccable timing, fusing soft and bold bursts of sound.”
Dr. Kwon holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from UT Austin, with prior studies at the Manhattan School of Music (B.M.), Rutgers University (B.M.), and Rice University (M.M.). She serves on the faculty of the Austin Chamber Music Center and the International Summer Music Institute at the University of North Texas. She is also the founder of Chamber on the Move, a house concert series in Austin, fostering collaborations with local and emerging musicians.