Sejong Soloists

One of the top ensembles of today” (CNN), Sejong Soloists — a vibrant and virtuosic chamber orchestra founded by renowned Juilliard professor Hyo Kang — pushes the envelope with its commitment to superior musicianship, engaging performances, and the promotion of new works. Sejong Soloists has been making waves since its inception in 1994. Among its many achievements, the ensemble has: logged over 600 performances in more than 120 cities, including on invitation from such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center; served as the Honorary Ambassador of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games; held the prestigious position of ensemble-in-residence at the Aspen Music Festival for nine seasons; recorded eight highly-acclaimed albums; collaborated with dozens of leading performers; and premiered eleven original works, with their commission of Tod Machover's Overstory Overture becoming the twelfth. With members in such esteemed concertmaster posts as the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic, as well as faculty positions at world-class institutions including Juilliard and Yale, Sejong Soloists has, under founding artistic director Hyo Kang’s guiding hand, a nearly three-decade track record of fulfilling its three-fold mission: to make an enriching cultural and social contribution through the beauty of music; to serve as a cultural ambassador through performances of the highest caliber; and to act as an incubator for the next generation of classical musicians. As Sejong Soloists approaches its 30th year, the ensemble looks not only to continue its history of promoting excellence in music and developing the careers of exceptional young artists, but also to advance the creativity of composers of the present and future. Upcoming partnerships and commissions will come from such composers as Augusta Read Thomas, Unsuk Chin, Lera Auerbach, Avner Dorman, and Texu Kim.