In Korea’s classical music scene, Cho Seong-jin has become a brand in his own right. When he was still in his 20s, he swept the country’s three most prestigious classical music honors — the Samsung Ho-Am Prize in the Arts, the Grand Prize at the Daewon Music Awards and the Kumho Musician Award. Internationally, he has established himself as one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation. During the 2024–25 season, Cho served as artist-in-residence with the Berlin Philharmonic, and in 2025–26 he was selected as the London Symphony Orchestra’s Artist Portrait. His 2025 Opus Klassik Award in Germany almost seemed overdue considering the reputation he had already built across Europe. In July, Cho will return to the stage as an in-house artist at Lotte Concert Hall, presenting both solo recitals and chamber performances. He is also scheduled to perform with Berlin Philharmonic members, including violist Park Kyung-min. Audiences across the country, from Busan and Bucheon to Hwaseong and Sejong, will have opportunities to hear him in a variety of programs. Shy child who began pl
