She was studied at Seoul Arts High School with Jeongmin Song. Continuing her studies, Seoyoung graduated from Seoul National University in 2024, where she honed her skills under the guidance of Sangwoo Lim and participated in various esteemed competitions. And she will start studying with Floreant Heau in HEMU Lausanne from September 2024.

Seoyoung’s talent has been recognized through several notable awards. She secured first prize at the KBS Hanjeon Concours and the Buffet Crampon Korea Concours. Additionally, she was a semi-finalist at the Jacques Lancelot Concours, showcasing her exceptional abilities on an international stage.

In her concert career, Seoyoung has performed at the Kumho Young Artist Concert and has had the privilege of playing with renowned ensembles such as the KBS Symphony Orchestra, the Seoul National University Orchestra, and the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra. She also participated in the Kumho Young Chamber Concert and was featured in the JosunIlbo Rising Star Concert, further cementing her status as a rising star in the classical music world.

Program

1st round

Patricia Gil Jiménez / Rhythms and tones for the Angels for clarinet and electronics
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart / Concerto 1st movement

2nd round

Robert Schumann / Fantasiestücke Op.73
Leonard Bernstein  / Sonata
Jeanine Rueff / Concertino

Semi Final

Johan Duijck / Ich Liebe Dich
Bruno Mantovani / Bug
Carl Maria von Weber / Quintet

Final

Erik Desimpelaere / The songs of Arion
Carl Maria von Weber / Concerto nr 2