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Virtuoso Composer And Pianist Hyewon Park: A Global Influence From South Korea

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Hyewon Park, an acclaimed and internationally-recognized composer, pianist, and music educator from South Korea, continues to garner respect and admiration on both domestic and international stages for her notable achievements and contributions to the music industry.
Hyewon Park, an acclaimed and internationally-recognized composer, pianist, and music educator from South Korea, continues to garner respect and admiration on both domestic and international stages for her notable achievements and contributions to the music industry.

Since 2021, Park has been the Lead Composer and Arranger for Osunjirang, a distinguished South Korea-based company founded by the esteemed classical music composer Chanho Oh. Under Osunjirang, Park has crafted and published a remarkable array of original music and arrangements. Her exceptional talent has not gone unnoticed, with major media outlets such as Naver highlighting her works, including original arrangements such as “Good Job Today," “He's a Pirate," and “Another Day of Sun." Osunjirang’s reputable standing as a seller and licenser of original music and scores for various productions has undoubtedly provided Park with an influential platform to showcase her compositions. Her ongoing contract with Osunjirang, extended through 2027, speaks to her unparalleled skill and contribution to the company's impressive repertoire.

From 2024 to 2027, Park will expand her influence to the theatrical world as she takes on the role of Lead Composer and Arranger for Yalalay Co., Ltd., one of South Korea's premier musical production companies. Tasked with creating and refining music for a musical theatrical production set to debut in 2027, Park's involvement promises to enhance the company's esteemed reputation and offer audiences an unforgettable auditory experience.

In addition to her composition and arrangement work, since 2023, Park has been showcasing her virtuosity as the lead pianist for the annual “Love & Unity concerts in New York, which are produced by the Glow Cultural Center.

Since 2023, Park has also been an integral part of Brad Kang’s band, a guitarist and recording artist who was nominated for a Grammy in 2015 for his work on the album “Lab 2015." Park will be the Lead Pianist for Kang’s band and is set to perform with Kang in concert series at some of New York’s most prestigious jazz venues.

In addition to her work as a pianist and composer, Park is poised to significantly enrich the musical landscape of the United States through her upcoming roles at several highly prestigious music institutions. Having already distinguished herself as a remarkable performer and dedicated teacher, Park has been chosen to assume leading roles in educational program sat prestigious institutions such as Manhattan School of Music and Berklee College of Music, where she will have a key role in their Berklee City Music Program, an educational initiative that reaches over 10,000 students each year.

Hyewon Park's myriad accomplishments as a composer, pianist, and educator are a testament to her boundless talent and dedication, not to mention her status in both South Korea and the United States as one of the most innovative and exciting artists in the music industry. Her continued involvement with these prestigious entities underscores her significant impact on the global music landscape, solidifying her status as a luminary in the industry.

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