Sung-Im Kim

Sung-Im Kim is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Collaborative Piano at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music. She holds a Master’s Degree from CMU and prior degrees from Kyung-Won University and the Royal Academy of Music in London. Her career spans prestigious performances with orchestras like the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and chamber music collaborations with artists such as Ray Chen and Sergey Schepkin.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts from Kyung-Won University (Seoul)
• Diploma of Advanced Studies and Licentiate from Royal Academy of Music (London)
• Master’s Degree in Piano from Carnegie Mellon University

Research interests focus on collaborative piano techniques, art song accompaniment, and chamber music performance. She has premiered works by composers like Nancy Galbraith and Reza Vali, showcasing her commitment to contemporary music.

Performance highlights include solo recitals at the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and international engagements in China and Taiwan. Her pedagogical contributions include coaching chamber music and teaching preparatory piano programs at CMU.

Awards:

• Sterndale Bennett Prize (200X)
• I Ibla International Piano Competition (20XX)
• Haverhill Sinfonia Competition (20XX)

Labs/Teams: Actively involved in the CMU Collaborative Piano Program, mentoring students in performance and chamber music collaborations.