Wha Kyung Byun
New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
Wha Kyung Byun was born and educated in Korea, where she won several major competitions and was chosen as one of the most talented young artists in the country. After she made her debut recital at the age of 15, she appeared as soloist with major orchestras and performed throughout her homeland. She graduated from Seoul National University and was awarded the Presidential Gold Medal. Since coming to the United States, Byun studied piano at New England Conservatory with Russell Sherman and chamber music with Rudolf Kolisch. Her playing has been described by the Boston Globe as "rapturous" and "poetic."
Since 1979 she has taught at New England Conservatory and dedicated herself to helping numerous students in their development as both musicians and human beings.
She is widely renowned as one of the most successful teachers in America. Over the years, her students have been prize winners in major national and international competitions. Many of Wha Kyung Byun’s students are recipients of prestigious awards, including the Gilmore and Avery Fisher Career Grant Awards, among others.
Photo credit Yang Bao
