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Lisa Sung is an Australian-Korean violist and educator currently serving as a Professor on the viola faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Music since fall 2024. She is also a member of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra since the 2023-24 season, with a career marked by performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Royal Albert Hall. Her work spans solo, orchestral, and chamber music collaborations with ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Australian Chamber Orchestra.
- Education: Bachelor and Master of Music from The Juilliard School, Graduate Diploma from New England Conservatory
Lisa's research interests, though not explicitly academic, align with viola performance techniques, chamber music pedagogy, and community engagement through music. Her recent concert programs highlight interpretations of works by Bach, Dvořák, and contemporary composers, emphasizing genre-blending and historical authenticity in performances. She has notably explored the intersection of Baroque practices and modern instrument adaptation, particularly in the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Brandenburg Concertos series.
Her accolades include the Kovner Fellowship, Grammy Award for collaborative recording with Yo-Yo Ma and John Williams, and laureateships at two prestigious international competitions. Lisa has also demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community outreach, delivering over 300 performances in nursing homes and hospitals since age six, and participating in programs like Juilliard's Gluck Fellowship and Perlman Music Program Community Engagement Retreat.
