Kangho Lee

Kangho Lee has been a sought-after soloist and chamber musician since his orchestral debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at the age of twelve. He was a featured soloist for the 2001 Seoul Philharmonic’s 2001 New Year’s Eve gala; acclaimed performances with the Korean Broadcast System (KBS) Symphony, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and Kumho Recital Hall have been broadcast nationally on KBS radio.

Upon invitation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Lee performed recitals in Paris, Lyon, Milan, Rome and Geneva. He has also performed in Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Boston. Lee has performed chamber music at many international festivals including Seoul Spring Festival, Kangnung Music Festival. Lee is a member of the Byuksan Award-winning Tonus Piano Trio and Antonin Ensemble.

Lee has been a jury member of many cello competitions, including Isang Yun, Penderecki, Popper, and major Korean competitions. Lee is professor of cello and dean at the Korea National University of the Arts. His students have won prizes at competitions including Isang Yun, Tchaikovsky, Enescu, Geneva, Paulo,  Penderecki, and Young Tchaikovsky. Lee holds degrees from Swarthmore, Yale, and New England Conservatory.