About
As a distinguished soloist and chamber musician, Jeong Yun Yang's artistry has graced esteemed stages across the globe, enchanting audiences at renowned venues in the United States, France, Puerto Rico, and South Korea. She holds a Doctor of Music degree from Florida State University, Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan and Ewha Womens University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from Ewha Women's University.
In recognition of her talent, Jeong Yun has earned top honors at international competitions such as American Protégé Music Competition, Florida Keys International Music Competition, Chopin Avenue International Piano Competition, Charleston International Music Competition, Royal Sound Music Competition in Montreal, and Ars Nova Competition in South Korea. Her artistry has been acknowledged and celebrated, leading to her performances at the Weill Recital Hall at the Carnegie Hall, Shalin Liu Performance Center, T. Earl Hinton Music Hall, Opperman Music Hall, and Sejong Center for the Performing arts. She was nominated as a Steinway Young Artist at the Steinway Society of Puerto Rico in 2019.
Passionately dedicated to communicating with audiences, Jeong Yun is deeply involved in the local Boston musical scene. In October 2025 she gave two recitals in the greater Boston area under the title “Reflections and Influences”, in an effort to illuminate the creative cycle that connects composers, performers, and listeners across time and generations.
Beyond the solo spotlight, she is an active chamber musician. A recent highlight includes a duo recital with cellist Amber Den Exter, themed around "celebrating women's voices." Driven by a mission to bring neglected repertoire to concert halls, she strives to make music more accessible.
As a researcher, her intellectual contributions were expressed in publications, including a treatise on "Selected Works by Robert Chumbley and Lera Auerbach" (D.M. treatise, Florida State University) and a thesis exploring "The Autobiographical Meaning of Amy Beach's 'Tragic Romance'" (M.M. thesis, Ewha Womens University). Her writing traces back to her sophomore year in college, where she shared her insights on "Preparing Auditions for High-school Students" in the pages of <The Piano>, a prestigious music periodical of Korea.