Young Choi
Young Choi
Rising Star✳Crafting the Future of Music with Dedication and Passion
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Youngwoo (Young) Choi
Commencing his musical journey at the age of 5 under the tutelage of the Bangbae Suzuki Music Academy in South Korea, Youngi swiftly emerged as a prodigious talent in the realm of classical music. His passion for the violin led him to London, United Kingdom, at the age of 8, where his musical prowess continued to flourish.
Notable Achievements:
Kreisler International Music Competition 2024 First Prize: Category B
Sutton Music Festival 2018 First Prize for String Classes: 15 years & under Kingston Upon Thames Festival of the Performing Arts 2016 First Prize for Strings: 9 years & under
Ensemble Experience:
Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49, Spotlight Concert, March, 2025 – Menuhin Hall (UK)
Chamber Music Recital, March, 2025 – St Martin’s Church (UK)
Le Carnaval de Venise: Fantaisie Brillante pour Quatre Violons, Chinese New Year Concert, February, 2025 – Mansion House (UK)
Yehudi Menuhin School 2023 Winter Festival – School Orchestra Leader, December (UK)
Yehudi Menuhin School Tour, November, 2023 – Hochschule für Musik Detmold and Bagno Konzertgalerie, Steinfurt (Germany)
During his pre-Saturday music school years, Youngwoo actively participated in various distinguished music ensembles, including the Kingston Youth Orchestra, Kingston Youth Strings, Tri-borough Youth Orchestra, London Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO), and London Schools Chamber Orchestra. In 2018, he gained admission to the Royal Academy of Music, Primary Academy, where he received violin lessons from Professor Yumi Sasaki and excelled in the viola under the guidance of Professor Jacky Woods. Notably, he contributed as a member of the Arpeggione ensemble.
Educational Progression:
In the 6th grade at Coombe Hill Junior School, Young earned a scholarship to attend The Yehudi Menuhin School, an esteemed institution recognized by the UK government for nurturing young musical talents. Currently in his 12th grade, he continues his musical odyssey under the mentorship of Professor Akiko Ono.
His journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication, remarkable achievements, and ongoing commitment to musical excellence.
Highlight Performances (2025)
Eugène Ysaÿe Caprice d’après l’Étude en forme de Valse de Saint-Saëns, 2025 Summer Solos, Menuhin Hall (UK)
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12, Lunchtime Concert, Menuhin Hall (UK)
Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34, Yehudi Menuhin School Founder’s Day, Menuhin Hall (UK)
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto 2nd & 3rd movement, Menuhin Hall (UK)
Mendelssohn Piano Trio no.1 in D minor, op.49, Spotlight Concert in March, Menuhin Hall (UK)
Chamber Music Recital at St Martin’s Church in March (UK)
Le Carnival De Venise Fantasie Brillante pour Four Violins Op.119, Chinese New Year Concert, Mansion House in Februrary (UK)
Highlight Performances (2024)
Yehudi Menuhin School 2nd Friends concert, Geoam Concert Hall in December, Seoul (Korea)
P. Vasks Lonely Angel Solo Violin with the Yehudi Menuhin School String Orchestra, Menuhin Hall in November (UK)
Solo Performance, SCC Art Hall in October, Seoul (Korea)
Winner’s Concert, Miry Concert Hall in August, Ghent (Belgium)
Solo Recital, Lyum Art Hall in August, Seoul (Korea)
Solo Recital, Audioguy Concert Hall in July, Seoul (Korea)
Highlight Performances (2023)
Young's artistry has graced prestigious venues across the globe in 2023, showcasing his exceptional skill and captivating performances:
The 1st Yehudi Menuhin School Alumni Concert at Geoam Art Hall, Seoul (Korea)
Saint-Saens Violin Concerto no.3 at St. Giles Cripplegate, Barbican, London
with Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra in December (UK)
Yehudi Menuhin School Winter Festival, School Orchestra leader in December (UK)
Yehudi Menuhin School Tour in November
Hochschule für Musik Detmold (Germany)
Bagno Konzertgalerie, Steinfurt (Germany)
St Andrew’s Church, Lyddington in October (UK)
West Horsely Place in October (UK)
Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon in October (UK)
Shinhan Live Classic in July, Seoul (Korea)
Busan House Concert in July, Seoul (Korea)
House Concert at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tunisia in February (Tunisia)
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