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in Busan, South Korea

 

Young-Ah Tak is a renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Tak began playing the piano at the age of five and quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument. She went on to study at the Yewon School and the Seoul Arts High School, where she received numerous awards and accolades for her playing. In 1997, Tak moved to the United States to continue her musical education at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. There, she studied with renowned pianist Leon Fleisher and earned her Bachelor of Music degree with high honors. She went on to earn her Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied with Yoheved Kaplinsky. Tak's talent and hard work quickly began to pay off, and she soon found herself in demand as a performer. She has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. She has also given recitals at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Seoul Arts Center. One of Tak's most notable performances came in 2005, when she performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Marin Alsop. The performance was hailed by critics as "stunning" and "mesmerizing," and helped to establish Tak as one of the most exciting young pianists of her generation. In addition to her performances as a soloist, Tak is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has collaborated with many of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. She is a founding member of the Amadeus Trio, which has performed extensively throughout the United States and Asia. Tak's talent and hard work have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2001, she won first prize at the Washington International Piano Competition, and in 2002 she was a finalist in the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition in England. She has also been a recipient of the Juilliard School's William Petschek Piano Debut Award and the Arthur Rubinstein Prize. Despite her many accomplishments, Tak remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to practice for hours each day, always striving to improve her playing and deepen her understanding of the music she loves. Her passion and dedication have made her one of the most respected and admired pianists of her generation, and she shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

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