A celebrated cellist of international renown, Sung-Won Yang has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the Salle Pleyel and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Musikverein in Vienna, and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall and Opera City.

His recordings – spanning Kodály, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Messiaen – have been widely acclaimed, with his Kodály album earning both “Editor’s Choice of the Month” and “Critic’s Choice of the Year” from Gramophone.

Mr. Yang has formed significant musical partnerships throughout his career, including a longstanding duo collaboration with pianist Enrico Pace, resulting in acclaimed recordings of works by Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, Schumann, and Brahms. Additionally, with violinist Olivier Charlier and pianist Emmanuel Strosser, he co-founded the Trio Owon, with which he has recorded numerous albums, including the complete works of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Weinberg.

His commitment to innovation and tradition extends beyond performance: in 2016, he produced a documentary film honoring the young French priests martyred in Korea in the 19th century, intertwining music and cultural heritage to commemorate their sacrifices and foster intercultural understanding.

Born in Korea, Sung-Won Yang studied at the Paris Conservatoire and served as an assistant to the legendary cellist János Starker at Indiana University.

As Artistic Director of the Music in PyeongChang Festival in Korea and the Festival Beethoven de Beaune in France, Mr. Yang brings visionary programming to festivals, fostering cultural exchange and inspiring audiences worldwide with performances that bridge the past and present. Honored as a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government, he also holds professorships at Yonsei University School of Music in Seoul and the Royal Academy of Music in London.