Pianist Jinhee Park is a dynamic artist for her versatility and passion for music, having a wide range of experience in both vocal and instrumental repertoire.
As a vocal collaborative pianist, Jinhee, in partnership with soprano Meredith Wohlgemuth, has received international recognition by winning the first prize at the Schubert International LiedDuo 2023 in Dortmund and the Concours International Musical de Montréal (Art Song Division) in 2022. She also received the best pianist awards from both competitions.
Since 2018, Jinhee joined the Chautauqua Institution Voice Conservatory as a vocal coach, working with Marlena Malas. Her dedication to working with young singers is evident in her involvement in various opera productions, including Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and I Capuleti e i Montecchi. In 2023, Jinhee conducted Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges.
As a chamber musician, she was appointed one of the official pianists at the Concours International Musical de Montreal in the Violin edition 2023. Additionally, she holds the position of official pianist at the Hudson Valley String Competition. Jinhee's performances have appeared venues in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Korea, and she actively collaborates with internationally-acclaimed musicians, including Stella Chen and Timothy Chooi.
In addition to her performances, Jinhee is deeply committed to music education and nurturing young talent. In addition to the Chautauqua Institution, she is also on the faculty at the Perlman Music Program, where she works closely with cellists. Throughout the school year, she maintains a collaborative partnership with violinist Catherine Cho at the Juilliard School, serving as a studio pianist and mentor to Cho's students. In fall 2024, she joined the Manhattan School of Music as a member of the Vocal Arts faculty, with a primary focus on song repertoire..
Jinhee received her Bachelor's degree from Seoul National University, followed by a Master's degree at The Juilliard School. Furthering her musical education, she attained an Artist Diploma from Manhattan School of Music under the guidance of distinguished mentors such as Jonathan Feldman, Warren Jones, Margo Garrett, and Lydia Brown. Currently, Jinhee is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the Juilliard School as a C.V. Starr Doctoral Fellow.
In 2015, Jinhee moved to the United States from South Korea, and she now calls the vibrant heart of New York City home, residing with her accomplished pianist husband, Jun Cho.
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