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Janet Sung serves as Associate Professor of Violin and Strings Coordinator at DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, while also holding associate faculty positions at The Juilliard School. An internationally acclaimed violinist, she performs with major orchestras worldwide including the Pittsburgh Symphony (debut at age 9), Buffalo Philharmonic, and international ensembles across South Korea, Germany, and Russia.
Educational background:
- BA in Music and Anthropology from Harvard University
- MM in Violin Performance from The Juilliard School
Her artistic profile combines mastery of traditional repertoire from Bach to Berg with passionate advocacy for contemporary works. She has premiered significant 20th/21st-century compositions including Kenneth Fuchs' "American Rhapsody" (2009) and Augusta Read Thomas' "Double Helix" (2011), noted for "riveting" intensity and "exquisite tone" that blends intellectual depth with virtuosic brilliance.
Award recognition:
- Passamaneck Award recipient selected by Leonard Slatkin
As an educator, she conducts master classes globally and performs with premier ensembles including Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble and American Chamber Players. She maintains active festival affiliations with Aspen, Bowdoin, Lucerne, and Newport festivals, and performs on a c.1600 Maggini violin crafted in Brescia, Italy.
