Deborah Pae

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About Deborah Pae

Praised by critics for her “extraordinary musicianship"(San Diego Union Tribune) and “magical” playing (Cleveland Classical), Korean-American cellist DEBORAH PAE has received international acclaim for her powerful performances and devotion to the arts.Pae’s career launched in 2003 when she made her debut at the 45th GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy’s Seventh Annual Salute to Classical Music. Shortly thereafter, she was invited to the Auditorium du Louvre in Paris where she gave her European recital debut in 2005. Over the span of 25 years, Ms. Pae has enjoyed a career as a soloist and chamber musician whose performances throughout the world have garnered critical acclaim. She has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall in London, the National Concert Hall in Taipei, and the Berliner Philharmonie. Cellist of the award winning Formosa Quartet (First Prize and Amadeus Prize; 2006 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition), and Namirovsky-Lark-Pae Trio (2020 German Record Critics Award), she has been a featured artist at Marlboro and Ravinia festivals, and has recorded numerous works for radio and television broadcast as well as for labels including New World, TYXarts, Bridge, and Outhere Records. A dedicated educator and arts advocate, Ms. Pae is Associate Professor of Cello at Eastern Michigan University and Governor of the Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter Board. She works with young professionals and educational institutions throughout the country on career development, financial literacy, and team building. Ms. Pae performs with her trusty companion, a Vincenzo Postiglione cello (c. 1885) from Naples, Italy. For Ms. Pae's full bio, please visit her website: