Lee, Ji Youn

Pianist / Coach
(Seoul, South Korea)

First-year Adler Fellow Ji Youn Lee is an accomplished pianist who recently completed her Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano at The Juilliard School. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the New England Conservatory (NEC), graduating with honors in 2020. While at NEC, she was awarded first place in the Concerto Competition and performed with the New England Conservatory Symphony at Jordan Hall.

Lee has collaborated with renowned orchestras, including the Brockton Symphony, the Broad Street Orchestra, and the Hawaii Symphony. Other notable achievements include prizes from the Duo Competition at the Music Academy of the West, the Ke’alohi International Piano Competition, and the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition.

A participant of the Merola Opera Program in 2024, Lee played and coached the third act of La Bohème for the Schwabacher Summer Concert and helped musically prepare Don Giovanni. Her rich experiences with Merola deepened her understanding of vocal collaboration and enhanced her appreciation of the opera art form. Through her musical endeavors and performances, she continually aspires to connect with new audiences.