Min Kwon

“That very rare kind of talent that unites the most exceptional technical ability with profound musical sensitivity.” – David Frost, 25-time Grammy-winning producer Distinguished by a wide expressive range and dazzling technique, Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, artistic director, arts advocate, and educator. Kwon is committed to expanding the piano repertoire, training and advocating for the next generation of classical music talent, and forging relationships across artistic disciplines. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Kwon is founder and director of Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a non-profit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young artists. CME alumni include more than 150 young artists from 25 countries who enjoy international careers. As a soloist, Kwon has performed extensively throughout Europe, the Americas, and Asia. In the US, she has appeared as a soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the North Carolina, Fort Worth, New Jersey and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras, and with many of New York’s leading ensembles. Kwon is a Professor and head of piano at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. In demand as a dynamic and inspiring teacher, she has given masterclasses around the world in over 35 countries. A Steinway Artist, she holds a D.M.A. and M.M from The Juilliard School, and a B.M. from the Curtis Institute of Music.