Hyung-Ki Joo

Hyung-ki Joo piano

“A smart, dashing performer with an industry buzz created as much by his charismatic presence as by his work at the keyboard” Billboard.

Pianist, composer, and creative force Hyung-ki Joo is redefining the concert experience, playfully blending storytelling with musical innovation to engage audiences beyond traditional classical formats. On stage, he enraptures audiences with his jovial and contagious stage presence as well as his energetic, brilliantly virtuosic performance.

Hyung-ki Joo’s love for chamber music has shaped his musical career, leading to collaborations with artists including Renaud Capuçon, Martin Fröst, Janine Jansen, Mischa Maisky, Julian Rachlin, the Belcea Quartet, as well as members of the Alban Berg Quartet and the Quatuor Ébène.

A passionate communicator, Hyung-ki Joo works to inspire the next generation of musicians. He is the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Manhattan School of Music, is currently the Artistic Director of the Menuhin Competition for young violinists, and he is Ambassador to the Sir Peter Ustinov Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to creating better living conditions for children and young people worldwide through access to education and creativity.

As a composer, Hyung-ki Joo’s works have been performed by orchestras, ensembles, and soloists, and recorded by artists such as Shani Diluka and the Ahn Piano Trio. His music is published by Universal Edition and Modern Works. Ever inventive, Hyung-ki Joo continues to bridge boundaries between art forms, transforming the way audiences experience classical music.

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Programme

Mompou Variations on a Theme of Chopin

Możdżer Improvisation on Chopin Prélude Op. 28,  No. 7

Joo Selection from Childhood
– The Little Prince
– Watching My Balloon Fly Away
– Childhood 1979

Ravel La Valse

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This concert is part of The Bridgewater Hall’s 30th Anniversary Season.

Please note, allocated seating will apply to this concert.