William Youn

Pianist William Youn benefited from an international education in his native South Korea, the U.S., and Europe, and he has enjoyed an international career to match. His work extends into chamber music and historical performance on the fortepiano. Youn was born in 1982 in Seoul. He took up the piano at six, and by 11, he was ready to make his debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Two years later, Youn moved to the U.S., undertaking musical studies at the New England Conservatory and regular secondary school classes at the Walnut Hill School in Boston. After five years i...