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July 25, 1984 in Seoul, South Korea

 

Dong Hyek Lim is a South Korean classical pianist who has gained international recognition for his exceptional talent and musicality. Born on June 23, 1984, in Seoul, South Korea, Lim showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of three. His parents recognized his talent and enrolled him in the Yewon School, a prestigious music school in Seoul, where he received his early musical training. Lim's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional abilities. At the age of ten, he won first prize in the Korean National Music Competition, and at the age of twelve, he made his debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. In 1997, Lim moved to the United States to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. He studied with renowned pianist Yoheved Kaplinsky and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2003. During his time at Juilliard, Lim won numerous awards and competitions, including the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition and the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. After graduating from Juilliard, Lim continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hanover, Germany, where he studied with Arie Vardi. He also studied with Dmitri Bashkirov at the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain. Lim's international career began to take off in the early 2000s, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented young pianists of his generation. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. One of Lim's most notable performances was his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2005, where he performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. The performance was widely praised, and Lim was hailed as a rising star in the classical music world. Lim has also made numerous recordings throughout his career, including a critically acclaimed recording of Chopin's complete Nocturnes, which was released in 2010. He has also recorded works by Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff, among others. In addition to his performing career, Lim is also a dedicated teacher and has taught masterclasses at institutions around the world, including the Juilliard School, the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hanover, and the Seoul National University. Throughout his career, Lim has received numerous awards and honors for his exceptional talent and musicality. In 2001, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which recognizes outstanding young musicians. He has also been awarded the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition's Grand Prix, the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition's Silver Medal, and the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition's Third Prize. In 2018, Lim was appointed as the artistic director of the PyeongChang Music Festival and School, a prestigious music festival held in South Korea. In this role, he has worked to promote classical music in South Korea and to provide opportunities for young musicians to develop their talents. Today, Dong Hyek Lim is recognized as one of the most talented and accomplished pianists of his generation.

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