Vienna
Musikverein Wien
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 19
Cho is a master. He displayed an impressive variety of tonal colors and remarkable technique, dispatched with jaw-dropping panache. He had something to say and communicated it well.
The Wall Street Journal
Biography
Seong-Jin Cho has established himself worldwide as one of the leading pianists of his generation and most distinctive artists on the current music scene. With an innate musicality and consummate artistry, his thoughtful and poetic, virtuosic, and colourful playing can combine panache with purity and is driven by an impressive natural sense of balance. He is celebrated unanimously across the globe for his expressive magic and illuminative insights.
Seong-Jin Cho was brought to the world’s attention in 2015 when he won First Prize at the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw, and his career has rapidly ascended since. In early 2016, he signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon and, in 2023, Cho was awarded the prestigious Samsung Ho-Am Prize in the Arts in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the world of classical music.
Performances
Seoul
Seoul Arts Center
Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierkonzert Nr. 3 c-Moll op. 37
Interval
Richard Strauss: Ein Heldenleben - Sinfonische Dichtung op. 40
Warsaw
Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
Johannes Brahms: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 83
Warsaw
Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
Johannes Brahms: Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-Dur op. 83
News & Press
Seong-Jin Cho and Vienna Philharmonic Unite for Seoul Performances
Seong-Jin Cho is set to join the Vienna Philharmonic on their upcoming tour in Seoul, Korea. The performances, conducted by Andris Nelsons, will take place on October 25 at the Seoul Arts Center and October 26 at the Lotte Concert Hall. This marks a reunion between Cho and the Vienna Philharmonic, following their acclaimed first…
Season Debut as Berliner Philharmoniker’s Artist in Residence
Seong-Jin Cho will make his first appearance as the Berliner Philharmoniker's 2024/25 Artist in Residence on October 4, 5, and 6. This debut performance showcases Cho's versatility, featuring Shostakovich's Concerto for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra as its centrepiece. This dynamic piece combines playful wit with profound emotion, demonstrating Shostakovich's distinctive voice in blending classical…
Cho Brings Beethoven to The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Opening Weekend
On September 27, 28 & 29, Seong-Jin Cho joins The Philadelphia Orchestra for their highly anticipated season-opening weekend, marking a stellar collaboration between the virtuoso and the ensemble under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The opening concerts will showcase a powerful programme that pairs Beethoven's Second Piano Concerto with Bruckner's monumental Seventh Symphony.
Cho, known for…
Seong-Jin Cho Launches New Season with Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg
Seong-Jin Cho reunites with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg for their season-opening concert on September 20. Under the baton of conductor Gustavo Gimeno, the programme showcases a diverse range of 20th-century compositions.
The evening will begin with Ravel's enchanting Ma mère l'Oye, a suite of five pieces inspired by fairy tales. Cho and trumpeter Simon Van…
Seong-Jin Cho returns to the BBC Proms
Seong-Jin Cho returns to captivate audiences at the BBC Proms on August 9. Marking his fourth appearance since 2018, he joins conductor Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for a dazzling programme. Cho will perform Mozart's effervescent Piano Concerto No. 9, "Jeunehomme," while the orchestra will bring Saariaho's ethereal Mirage and Strauss' epic An…
Recordings
The Handel Project
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho shares his love for Handel’s often neglected keyboard suites on his latest album, The Handel Project.