Jakyoung Huh
South Korea, Sŏulsiripkaengsaengwŏn Seoul
Cello
Biography
Korean cellist Jakyoung Huh currently studies with Laurence Lesser at New England Conservatory, pursuing a bachelor’s degree. She was awarded first prize and special prize at the Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition. Among her many earlier competition awards, she was recognized as top honor at the 20th International Johannes Brahms Competition in 2013 and third prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in 2012.
As a soloist, Jakyoung Huh has performed with New Korea Philharmonic Orchestra, Harbin Symphony Orchestra, and Busan Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in several festivals, including the Perlman music program, the Tanglewood Music Festival, the New York String Orchestra Seminar, Summit Music Festival, and Great Mountains Music Festival. She made her debut recital at age seven on the Kumho Prodigy Concert Series, followed by her concerto debut with Guri Philharmonic Orchestra.
