# Mia Chung

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**Mia Chung** (born October 1964) is a [concert pianist](/source/Concert_pianist), [educator](/source/Educator) and writer based in [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania](/source/Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania). She is also the Professor of Musical Studies and Performance at the [Curtis Institute of Music](/source/Curtis_Institute_of_Music) in Philadelphia.[1] Chung is the recipient of the [Avery Fisher Career Grant](/source/Avery_Fisher_Career_Grant) and the winner of the [Concert Artists Guild Award](/source/Concert_Artists_Guild#Winners).[2][3]

## Early life and education

Chung was born in [Madison, Wisconsin](/source/Madison,_Wisconsin), in 1964 and grew up in the [Washington D.C.](/source/Washington_D.C.) She started studying the piano at age of 8.[4] She attended [Harvard College](/source/Harvard_College) in [Cambridge, Massachusetts](/source/Cambridge,_Massachusetts) where she received a bachelor's degree in music in 1986. She also attended [Yale School of Music](/source/Yale_School_of_Music) and received a master's degree in 1988. In 1991, Chung received a [doctoral degree](/source/Doctoral_degree) in music from the [Juilliard School](/source/Juilliard_School).[5] Her mentors have included [Peter Serkin](/source/Peter_Serkin), [Jacob Lateiner](/source/Jacob_Lateiner), [Boris Berman](/source/Boris_Berman_(musician)), [Leon Kirchner](/source/Leon_Kirchner), [Raymond Hanson](/source/Raymond_Hanson_(composer)), Anne Koscielny, [Ilana Vered](/source/Ilana_Vered), and George Manos.[6]

## Career

Chung began her performance career in the early 1980s. In 1981, she won [International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition](/source/International_Johann_Sebastian_Bach_Competition) (junior division) in [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington,_D.C.)[5] As a solo artist, Chung has performed with the [Baltimore Symphony](/source/Baltimore_Symphony_Orchestra), [National Symphony](/source/National_Symphony_Orchestra), [Alabama Symphony](/source/Alabama_Symphony_Orchestra), [New Haven Symphony](/source/New_Haven_Symphony_Orchestra), Corpus Christi Symphony, [Harrisburg Symphony](/source/Harrisburg_Symphony_Orchestra), [Boston Pops](/source/Boston_Pops_Orchestra), Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra, [KBS Symphony Orchestra](/source/KBS_Symphony_Orchestra) in Seoul, [Seoul Philharmonic](/source/Seoul_Philharmonic_Orchestra), Fort Collins Symphony, Cascade Festival Orchestra, [Mostly Mozart Festival](/source/Mostly_Mozart_Festival) at [Lincoln Center](/source/Lincoln_Center), [Billings Symphony Orchestra](/source/Billings_Symphony_Orchestra), Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, [West Michigan Symphony](/source/West_Michigan_Symphony_Orchestra), and many others.[7] Apart from that, she has played in many major concert halls around the world, including the [John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts](/source/John_F._Kennedy_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts) in Washington, D.C., [Symphony Hall](/source/Symphony_Hall,_Boston) in Boston, [Jordan Hall](/source/Jordan_Hall_(Boston)) in Boston, [Sejong Center](/source/Sejong_Center) in Seoul, Korea, the [Concertgebouw](/source/Concertgebouw,_Amsterdam) in Amsterdam, [Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall](/source/Carnegie_Hall), Carnegie Hall (Pittsburgh), [Krannert Center for the Performing Arts](/source/Krannert_Center_for_the_Performing_Arts) (University of Illinois), the Orange County Performing Arts Center, La Jolla Music Society, Yokohama Festival in Japan and Alice Tully Hall at [Lincoln Center](/source/Lincoln_Center).[8][9]

In 1993, Chung's debut recording, *Beethoven: Sonatas and Bagatelles, Vol. I*, was released on [Channel Classics Records](/source/Channel_Classics_Records). The recording received positive reviews from several music outlets including *[Gramophone](/source/Gramophone_(magazine))*.[4] In 1996, her second recording, *Robert Schumann*, consisting of [Robert Schumann](/source/Robert_Schumann)'s works, was released on Channel Classics Records. The recording won the Critics Association of Korea Award in the *Best Keyboard Recording of the Year* category. In 1997 and 1999, Channel Classics released two more recordings of Chung's work, *Beethoven: Sonatas and Bagatelles, Vol. II* and *Goldberg Variations* featuring [Johann Sebastian Bach](/source/Johann_Sebastian_Bach)'s works.[9] Later in 2000, Chung recorded and released a work by the composer [Lee Hyla](/source/Lee_Hyla) called *Riff and Transfiguration* on [Tzadik Records](/source/Tzadik_Records).[10] Her debut DVD recording, *A Composer's Response to Crisis: Beethoven's Pianos Sonatas, Op. 53 and Op.110: Analysis, Demonstration, and Performance* was released in 2008 which included her performances and analyses of [Ludwig van Beethoven](/source/Ludwig_van_Beethoven)’s Piano Sonatas, [Op. 53](/source/Piano_Sonata_No._21_(Beethoven)) and [Op. 110](/source/Piano_Sonata_No._31_(Beethoven)). In 2013, Chung collaborated with Alina Polyakov and released *Sync Op.: 20th Century Dance Tunes*, a collection of works by [Samuel Barber](/source/Samuel_Barber), [Maurice Ravel](/source/Maurice_Ravel) and [Sergei Rachmaninoff](/source/Sergei_Rachmaninoff).[11] In 2015, [CAG Records](/source/Concert_Artists_Guild) recorded and released Chung's seventh recording, *Brahms Piano Trios*, featuring [Soo Bae](/source/Soo_Bae) and Elizabeth Larson.[12]

Over her forty years of professional career, Chung has collaborated with several notable artists such as [Bernard Greenhouse](/source/Bernard_Greenhouse), [William Preucil](/source/William_Preucil), [Philip Setzer](/source/Philip_Setzer), [Ani Kavafian](/source/Ani_Kavafian), [Ida Kavafian](/source/Ida_Kavafian), [David Shifrin](/source/David_Shifrin), [Carol Wincenc](/source/Carol_Wincenc), [Paul Neubauer](/source/Paul_Neubauer) and [Hillary Hahn](/source/Hillary_Hahn).[9] In 1993, Chung was chosen as an Artistic Ambassador by the [United States Information Agency](/source/United_States_Information_Agency) and toured [Thailand](/source/Thailand), [Singapore](/source/Singapore), [Tonga](/source/Tonga) and the former [Soviet Union](/source/Soviet_Union). She was also a member of the [Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center](/source/Chamber_Music_Society_of_Lincoln_Center) between 1996 and 1998.[13] Chung is also the winner of the [Concert Artists Guild Award](/source/Concert_Artists_Guild#Winners) in 1993 and the recipient of the [Avery Fisher Career Grant](/source/Avery_Fisher_Career_Grant) in 1997.[2][3]

Chung has also appeared on radio as the first Young Artist in Residence for [National Public Radio](/source/NPR)'s *[Performance Today](/source/Performance_Today)* in 1996. This led to her nomination as NPR's *Debut Artist of the Year* in 1997.[14] She later served as Artist-in-Radio, [WGMS-FM](/source/WGMS_(Washington)) (Washington, D.C.) and [WCRB](/source/WCRB) ([Boston](/source/Boston)) from 1996-1997.[4]

From 1991 to 2011, Chung was Artist-in-Residence and Professor of Music at [Gordon College](/source/Gordon_College_(Massachusetts)) in Wenham, Massachusetts.[15] She is currently serving as the Professor of Musical Studies and Performance at the [Curtis Institute of Music](/source/Curtis_Institute_of_Music).[1] In 2020, Chung founded the Octet Collaborative, a non-profit that promotes human flourishing at [MIT](/source/MIT).[16]

## Discography and publication

Albums Year Title Label Notes 1993 Beethoven: Sonatas and Bagatelles, Vol. I Channel Classics Records - 1996 Robert Schumann Channel Classics Records Collection of Robert Schumann's work 1997 Beethoven: Sonatas and Bagatelles, Vol. II Channel Classics Records - 1999 Bach, J.S.: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 Channel Classics Records Featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's works 2000 Lee Hyla: Riff and Transfiguration Tzadik Records Collection of works by Lee Hyla 2013 Sync Op.: 20th Century Dance Tune - Featuring Alina Polyakov 2017 Brahms Piano Trios CAG Records Featuring Soo Bae and Elizabeth Larson

DVD Year Title Production 2008 A Composer's Response to Crisis: Beethoven's Pianos Sonatas, Op. 53 and Op.110: Analysis, Demonstration, and Performance Mallozzi Productions

Publications Year Title Publisher Notes 2015 The World of the String Quartet Coursera Co-written with Arnold Steinhardt

## References

1. ["Mia Chung Piano / Chamber Music"](https://www.curtis.edu/person/mia-chung/). *www.curtis.edu*. [Curtis Institute of Music](/source/Curtis_Institute_of_Music). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Allan Kozinn (16 April 1994). ["Classical Music in Review"](https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/16/arts/classical-music-in-review-807109.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150526103922/https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/16/arts/classical-music-in-review-807109.html) 26 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. ["Avery Fisher Artist Program"](http://www.aboutlincolncenter.org/programs/program-avery-fisher-artist-program/the-avery-fisher-career-grants). *www.aboutlincolncenter.org*. [Lincoln Center](/source/Lincoln_Center). 1997. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Ruhe, Pierre (28 July 1996). ["A pianist's new station in life"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1996/07/28/a-pianists-new-station-in-life/ac80627a-4913-4c7d-bfa7-dd36f4ed5256/). *[The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170828233610/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1996/07/28/a-pianists-new-station-in-life/ac80627a-4913-4c7d-bfa7-dd36f4ed5256/) 28 August 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Min, Ji H. (5 June 1986). ["A Gift From God"](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1986/6/5/a-gift-from-god-pbibt-all/). *www.thecrimson.com*. [The Harvard Crimson](/source/The_Harvard_Crimson). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Goldsmith, Martin (8 January 1997). ["Several Of The Highlights"](https://www.npr.org/1997/01/08/1018205/several-of-the-highlights). *www.npr.org*. [NPR](/source/NPR). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Staff Writer (18 May 2000). ["Pianist Chung to partner with NBSO"](https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2000/05/18/pianist-chung-to-partner-with/50491446007/). *www.southcoasttoday.com*. [The Standard-Times](/source/The_Standard-Times_(New_Bedford)). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Waleson, Heidi (29 July 1997). ["Pfitzner at Lincoln Center; Rossini at Caramoor"](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB870127378795626500). *www.wsj.com*. [The Wall Street Journal](/source/The_Wall_Street_Journal). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Oron, Aryeh (August 2009). ["Mia Chung (Piano)"](https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Chung-Mia.htm). *www.bach-cantatas.com*. Bach Cantatas. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Ehlers, Kristen (13 April 2000). ["Piano player performs precious pieces"](https://iowastatedaily.com/209818/uncategorized/piano-player-performs-precious-pieces/). *iowastatedaily.com*. [Iowa State Daily](/source/Iowa_State_Daily). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Broaddus, Will (6 April 2016). ["Mia Chung and Alina Polyakov reunite for Gordon College recital series"](https://www.salemnews.com/news/lifestyles/mia-chung-and-alina-polyakov-reunite-for-gordon-college-recital-series/article_62036b01-9ac2-514e-a142-257e0ea346c1.html). *www.salemnews.com*. [The Salem News](/source/The_Salem_News). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. McCarthy, Gail (24 January 2013). ["Musicians unite to perform rare concert"](https://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/lifestyles/musicians-unite-to-perform-rare-concert/article_4456b2fd-795d-5496-a7c8-3414f560a881.html). *www.gloucestertimes.com*. [Gloucester Daily Times](/source/Gloucester_Daily_Times). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. ["Alumni - CMS"](https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/nyc/education-programs/the-bowers-program/alumni/). *www.chambermusicsociety.org*. [Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center](/source/Chamber_Music_Society_of_Lincoln_Center). 1998. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Goldsmith, Martin (12 June 1995). ["Martin Welcomes Mia Chung"](https://www.npr.org/1995/06/12/1021155/martin-welcomes-mia-chung). *www.npr.org*. [NPR](/source/NPR). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Hopkins, Ashley (10 January 2006). ["Artist-in-Residence Mia Chung and Special Guest Alina Polyakov Perform Duo Piano Recital *SOLD OUT*"](https://www.gordon.edu/article.cfm?iArticleID=247&iReferrerPageID=5&..). *www.gordon.edu*. [Gordon College (Massachusetts)](/source/Gordon_College_(Massachusetts)). Retrieved 31 October 2022.

1. Barczi, Nathan (30 June 2020). ["The Octet Collaborative is the culmination of decades of work and prayer by Christians who have longed to see a Christian study center in Cambridge, Massachusetts."](https://octetcollaborative.org/blog/our-story). *octetcollaborative.org*. Octet Collaborative. Retrieved 31 October 2022.

## External links

- [Official website](http://miachung.com)

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