Young Whun Kim

Young Whun Kim is a Teacher of Applied Music (Piano) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance and Literature under Ian Hobson and Timothy Ehlen. He holds a Master of Music from the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Music from Seoul National University. His expertise spans solo piano, chamber music, and collaborative artistry.

• Education:
• Anticipated DMA, University of Illinois (2023)
• M.M., Jacobs School of Music (Indiana University)
• B.M., Seoul National University

Kim is distinguished for his work as a chamber musician and collaborative pianist, performing with orchestras like the University of Illinois Symphony and Kankakee Valley Symphony. He has collaborated with artists such as Janos Starker and Teresa Kubiak, and frequently participates in masterclasses with luminaries like Gil Shaham. His pedagogical contributions include opera coaching with the Seoul Chamber Opera Association and judging at the Midwest National Chamber Music Competition.

Award highlights include winning the UISO Concerto Competition with Brahms' Piano Concerto No.1 and performing Beethoven's Choral Fantasy. His artistic focus integrates solo, collaborative, and educational aspects of classical music performance.