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Julian Jaeyoung Kim
Background information
Born (1989-04-25) April 25, 1989 (age 36)
South Korea
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Pianist, Educator
Years active2000s–present
LabelsHänssler Classic, Challenge Records
Websitejulianjkim.com

Julian Jaeyoung Kim (born April 25, 1989) is a South Korean-born classical pianist and educator.

Early life and education

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Kim was born in South Korea and began studying piano at a young age. He later moved to the United States, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory, completed a Professional Studies Diploma at Mannes School of Music, and received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California.[1] His principal teachers include Matti Raekallio, Jeffrey Swann, Bernadene Blaha, Angela Cheng, and Eteri Andjaparidze.

Career

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Kim won first prizes at the Orbetello and Città di Barletta International Piano Competitions in Italy. He also received awards at the Juliusz Zarębski International Piano Competition (Poland) and Città di San Donà di Piave International Piano Competition (Italy). In 2021, he was selected as one of 26 pianists from 247 applicants for the Grieg International Piano Competition.[2]

He has performed at venues including Ehrbar Saal (Vienna),[3] Troldhaugen (Norway), Palais Lichtenau (Germany),[4] and C. Bechstein Centers in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Nürnberg, Paris, and Manchester. In North America, he has appeared at Klavierhaus,[5] Steinway Hall, Loewe Theatre, and Opera America Hall (New York City), and at the Gateway Theatre in Vancouver, Canada. Kim is a C. Bechstein Artist[6] and serves as a Bärenreiter Ambassador.[7] In 2026, he is scheduled to give a solo recital at Brahmshaus in Baden-Baden, Germany.[8]

Recordings

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In 2023, Kim released Brahms Resonances on KNS Classical, featuring Brahms’s Piano Sonata No. 3 and Paganini Variations. The recording was reviewed by Gramophone and Klassik Heute,[9][10] and Kim discussed his interpretative approach in interviews with Interlude and C. Bechstein UK.[11][12]

In 2025, Kim released Beethoven: Three Sonatas through Hänssler Classic. The recording was reviewed by European publications including Pizzicato and Scherzo, and was featured on classical music programs of SRF (Switzerland) and RTP – Antena 2 (Portugal).[13][14][15][16] In an interview with Pizzicato, Kim commented on his interpretative engagement with Beethoven’s music.[17]

In 2025, he signed with Challenge Records for a complete recording of Brahms’s piano works, planned across six albums beginning in 2026, in collaboration with Bärenreiter and accompanied by concert tours in Europe and the United States.

Awards

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  • 1st Prize – Orbetello International Piano Competition (Italy)
  • 1st Prize – Città di Barletta International Piano Competition (Italy)
  • 2nd Prize – Juliusz Zarębski International Piano Competition (Poland)
  • 2nd Prize – Città di San Donà di Piave International Piano Competition (Italy)

Discography

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  • Brahms Resonances (2023), KNS Classical
  • Beethoven: Three Sonatas (2025), Hänssler Classic
  • Complete Piano Works of Johannes Brahms (forthcoming)

References

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  1. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim embarks on European tour". USC Thornton School of Music. University of Southern California. 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  2. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Participant". Grieg International Piano Competition. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  3. ^ "Brahms I: Resonating Reveries". Ehrbar Saal. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  4. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Konzert". Palais Lichtenau. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  5. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Klavierhaus New York Recital". Klavierhaus New York. 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  6. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim". C. Bechstein. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  7. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Barenreiter Ambassador Announcement". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  8. ^ "Hauskonzert mit Julian Jaeyoung Kim". Brahmshaus Baden-Baden. 2026-05-17. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  9. ^ "Brahms Resonances – Julian Jaeyoung Kim". Gramophone. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  10. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim: Brahms Resonances". Klassik Heute (in German). Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  11. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Interview". Interlude. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  12. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim and his love of Brahms". Bechstein UK. 2024-12-14. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  13. ^ "Attraktives Beethoven-Album". Pizzicato (in German). 3 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  14. ^ "El claro y preciso Beethoven de Julian Jaeyoung Kim". Scherzo (in Spanish). 2025-05-10. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  15. ^ "Julian Jaeyoung Kim – Album Nr.2: Beethoven". SRF (in German). Retrieved 2025-07-12.
  16. ^ "Concerto de A a Z – Julian Jaeyoung Kim". RTP Antena 2. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 2025-06-25. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
  17. ^ "Interview: Pianist Julian Kim on Beethoven". Pizzicato. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
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