Veteran pianist Paik Kun-woo urges young musicians to seek wider musical world
Pianist Paik Kun-woo on Tuesday urged young musicians to broaden their musical horizons and find their own artistic paths, ahead of the release of an autobiography marking the 70th anniversary of his career. Paik, one of Korea's most celebrated classical musicians, made his debut performing a piano concerto with a local orchestra in 1956 at age 10. He later trained at New York's Juilliard School…
Classical pianist Paik Kun-woo urged young musicians to explore diverse musical paths and forge their own artistic identities on Tuesday, as he prepares for the release of an autobiography commemorating the 70th anniversary of his career. Born in Korea, Paik made his debut at the age of 10, performing a piano concerto with a local orchestra.
He subsequently received training at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York, where he established an international career through performances at renowned concert halls and collaborations with celebrated orchestras and conductors.
Spanning seven decades, Paik's career has encompassed various stages, from his formative years in Korea and his formative years in New York, to extended periods in Europe, and encounters with the compositions of legendary composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, and Schumann. In a press conference in Seoul, Paik revealed that his autobiography, titled "Paik Kun-woo: My Story," will be published on November 20.
The book delves into his personal history and Korea's history during his 65 years spent living abroad. Paik expressed that by sharing his experiences, he aims to shed light on the intertwined narratives of his life and Korea's history.
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