Junhee Park

Pianist and conductor Jinhee Park is a dynamic artist for her versatility and passion for music, having a wide range of experience in both vocal and instrumental repertoire. As a vocal collaborative pianist, Jinhee, in partnership with soprano Meredith Wohlgemuth, has received international recognition by winning the first prize at the Schubert International LiedDuo 2023 in Dortmund and the Concours International Musical de Montréal (Art Song Division) in 2022. She also received the best pianist awards from both competitions. 

In 2018, Jinhee joined the Chautauqua Institution Voice Conservatory as a vocal coach, working with Marlena Malas. Her dedication to working with young singers is evident in her involvement in various opera productions, including Le nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and I Capuleti e i Montecchi, L'enfant et les sortilèges. 

As a chamber musician, she was appointed one of the official pianists at the Concours International Musical de Montreal in the Violin edition 2023. Additionally, she holds the position of official pianist at the Hudson Valley String Competition. Jinhee's performances have appeared venues in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Korea, and she actively collaborates with internationally-acclaimed musicians, including Stella Chen and Timothy Chooi. 

Building on a rich career as a vocal coach and chamber musician, she has recently expanded her artistic work to include conducting. She took on her first conducting responsibilities in 2023, leading Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges at the Chautauqua Institute Opera Conservator. In 2025, she was selected as a fellow of the Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship. She has worked with orchestras and festival ensembles, including the NOI+ Festival Orchestra, Lüneburg Symphoniker, Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, Wintergarden Festival Ensemble, and a residency with the Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey and OAcademy Orchestra Institute in Mexico. Her approach to the podium is shaped by years of experience in rehearsal rooms and recital halls, including her work at the Juilliard School, Chautauqua Institution and the Perlman Music Program. 

In addition to her performances, Jinhee is deeply committed to music education and nurturing young talent. In addition to the Chautauqua Institution, she is also on the faculty at the Perlman Music Program, where she works closely with cellists. Throughout the school year, she maintains a collaborative partnership with violinist Catherine Cho at the Juilliard School, serving as a studio pianist and mentor to Cho's students. In fall 2024, she joined the Manhattan School of Music as a member of the Vocal Arts faculty, with a primary focus on song repertoire. 

Jinhee received her Bachelor's degree from Seoul National University, followed by a Master's degree at The Juilliard School. Furthering her musical education, she attained an Artist Diploma from Manhattan School of Music under the guidance of distinguished mentors such as Jonathan Feldman, Warren Jones, Margo Garrett, and Lydia Brown. In 2025, Jinhee earned her doctorate from the Juilliard School. 

In 2015, Jinhee moved to the United States from South Korea, and she now calls the vibrant heart of New York City home.