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Bora Yoon is a Korean-American composer, sound artist, and performer who has gained recognition for her innovative and interdisciplinary approach to music-making. Born in 1982 in New York City, Yoon grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to a wide range of musical styles from an early age. Her mother was a classical pianist, and her father was a jazz drummer, and they both encouraged her to explore her own musical interests. Yoon began studying piano and voice as a child and later added the cello to her repertoire. She attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree in classical voice from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. While at Eastman, Yoon became interested in electronic music and began experimenting with sound design and composition. After graduating from Eastman, Yoon moved to New York City and began working as a freelance musician and composer. She quickly gained a reputation for her innovative approach to music-making, which often involved the use of found objects, field recordings, and other non-traditional sound sources. Yoon's early works were heavily influenced by her Korean heritage and often incorporated traditional Korean instruments and vocal techniques. One of Yoon's early breakthroughs came in 2006 when she was commissioned to create a sound installation for the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The installation, titled "Sunken Cathedral," was a multimedia piece that combined sound, video, and sculpture to create an immersive experience for visitors. The piece was widely praised for its innovative use of technology and its ability to transport viewers to another world. In 2008, Yoon released her debut album, "Bora Yoon," which showcased her unique blend of classical, electronic, and world music influences. The album received critical acclaim and helped establish Yoon as a rising star in the contemporary classical music scene. Yoon continued to perform and compose throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, collaborating with a wide range of artists and organizations. One of Yoon's most notable works from this period was "Arco," a multimedia performance piece that premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2010. The piece combined live music, video projections, and choreography to explore the relationship between sound and movement. "Arco" was praised for its innovative use of technology and its ability to create a truly immersive experience for audiences. In 2013, Yoon released her second album, "Sunken Cathedral," which was inspired by her earlier sound installation of the same name. The album featured a mix of original compositions and reimagined versions of traditional Korean folk songs. "Sunken Cathedral" received widespread critical acclaim and helped establish Yoon as one of the most exciting and innovative composers working today. Since the release of "Sunken Cathedral," Yoon has continued to push the boundaries of classical music and explore new ways of creating and performing music. She has collaborated with a wide range of artists and organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, the Kennedy Center, and the Park Avenue Armory. Yoon's work has been featured in numerous festivals and exhibitions around the world, and she has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of music.

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