Yeol Eum Son

Pianist Yeol Eum Son, born in South Korea, in 1986, is renowned for her exceptional artistry and captivating performances. From a young age, she displayed remarkable talent, beginning piano lessons at just three-and-a-half years old. Yeol Eum has captivated audiences worldwide with her boundless artistic exploration and profound musicality, establishing herself as one of the foremost pianists of her generation.

Yeol Eum's playing is marked by its poetic elegance, nuanced expressiveness, and a gift for conveying dramatic contrasts. Her artistry is underpinned by breathtaking technical prowess and a deep emotional connection to the music she interprets. She possesses an insatiable curiosity that drives her to explore a diverse range of musical genres and styles, always striving to reveal the pure essence of each piece.

Her extensive repertoire spans classical masterpieces by composers such as Bach and Mozart to contemporary works by Shchedrin and Kapustin, chosen for their quality and depth. Yeol Eum Son is highly sought after as a recitalist, concerto soloist, and chamber musician, earning critical acclaim for her intelligent interpretations. 

Throughout the 2022 - 23 season, Yeol Eum served as an artist-in-residence with the Residentie Orkest in The Hague, performing works by Mozart, Gershwin, Saint - Saëns, and Ravel. She made impressive debut appearances with renowned orchestras worldwide, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Her international reach extends to collaborations with esteemed orchestras like the Konzerthaus Orchestra Berlin, BBC Philharmonic, and Budapest Festival Orchestra. Yeol Eum Son's discography features a range of remarkable recordings, including Mozart's Complete Piano Sonatas, hailed as Classic FM's Album of the Week in March 2023. Her discography also includes works by Berg, Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Ravel, and Schumann.