Korean-American pianist Seoyun Baek began her musical journey at the age of seven, studying with Kijung Han at the Korean National Institute for Gifted in Arts, a program dedicated to nurturing the country’s most promising young artists. She made her orchestra debut just two years later with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra in Chicago as the winner of the DePaul Concerto Competition, and performed on WFMT, Chicago’s premier classical radio station, as part of the winner’s showcase broadcast.

Throughout her musical career, Seoyun has consistently demonstrated her dedication to excellence, earning recognition in various competitions, including the Sejong Competition, Music Teacher’s National Association, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Competition, the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, and most recently, 2nd Prize at the Kendall Taylor Beethoven Piano Competition.

Seoyun has participated in renowned music festivals including Gijón International Piano Festival, Busan International Music Festival, Mannes International Keyboard Festival, Southeastern Piano Festival, and the International Institute for Young Musicians, where she reached the semifinals. She has had the privilege of performing in masterclasses led by Yoheved Kaplinsky, Meng-Chieh Liu, Robert McDonald, Anne-Marie McDermott, and Barry Snyder.

Seoyun is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, where she studied under the guidance of Professor Alan Chow. She is also a graduate of the Music Institute of Music Academy program and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at the Royal College of Music in London with Norma Fisher.

Highlights for the 2024–25 season include the Korea Peace Day Concert at the DMZ, symbolizing hope for peace between South and North Korea. The concert emphasized unity and global peace, promising the potential for reconciliation in this historically tense region. In addition, Seoyun will give a recital in Korea in August, followed by a recital in London at St. Pancras Church in September.