Jinhyung Park

Seoul native Jinhyung Park began studying piano at the age of 5 and made his recital debut 10 years later. After completing his bachelor’s degree in piano performance at Yonsei University under the tutelage of Ian Yungwook Yoo, he moved to Germany to study with Arie Vardi at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien in Hannover.

His international prizes include first place at the Prague Spring International Music Competition in 2016, 1st prize at the International Piano Competition Prize Jaén in 2023, 1st prize at the International M. K. Ciurlionis Piano and Organ Competition in 2023 (Lithuanian International Professional Music Competitions). Also, second prizes at the Panama and Hilton Head International Piano Competitions; he also boasts strong finishes at the Cleveland, Santander, and Montreal Competitions.

Also interested in conducting and composing, Jinhyung cites his deep love of music as his primary motivator in life. He expects the Cliburn to be “an unforgettable experience for an optimistic future.”