Sayart.net - Pianist Cho Seong-Jin Named Artist-in-Residence of Berlin Philharmonic

Renowned Musician to Present Diverse Programs Including Collaborations and Solo Recitals

Courtesy of Berliner Philharmoniker official website

Pianist Cho Seong-Jin has been appointed as the artist-in-residence of the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic for the 2024-25 season, as announced on the orchestra's website.

During his residency, Cho will present five programs in collaboration with the Berlin Philharmonic, including chamber music concerts, solo recitals, and performances featuring the complete piano works of Maurice Ravel.

Highlights of Cho's residency include performances of Dmitri Shostakovich's Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 35 in October, and chamber music pieces by Johannes Brahms, Gyorgy Ligeti, and Bela Bartok in December.

▲ Cho Seong-Jin / Courtesy of Berliner Philharmoniker official website

In January, Cho will collaborate with the Karajan Academy, a renowned music academy, to perform a piece by Korean composer Shin Dong-hoon titled "My Shadow," alongside works by Beethoven and Chopin.

March will see Cho performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, also known as the "Emperor Concerto," followed by a solo recital in April featuring the complete piano works of French composer Maurice Ravel.

In an interview with the Berlin Philharmonic, Cho expressed his delight at becoming the artist-in-residence, stating that he had the opportunity to curate the program according to his preferences.

Regarding his plan to perform all of Ravel’s piano works in one evening, Cho acknowledged the challenge but emphasized his long-held dream of presenting such a program. He noted that 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth, making it a fitting tribute to the composer.

Cho Seong-Jin made history in October 2015 by becoming the first Korean and the third Asian to win the International Chopin Piano Competition.

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