Dong-Min Lim
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Dong-Min Lim is a South Korea
n classical
pianist
. He and his brother Dong-Hyek Lim
won third prize at the 2005 International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
in Warsaw
. Dong Min Lim studied at the Moscow Conservatory
, at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover
and at Mannes College The New School for Music. Starting in September 2009, he is a professor at Keimyung University
, Korea.
with the full scholarship at age 14, he moved to Moscow in 1994 to study at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow
,with his parents. He continued his studies with Professor Lev Naumov
. Since he was young, he participated in most of the top competitions in Europe. At that time, Lim got a message of congratulations by Kim Young-sam
, the president of Korea at that moment.
. Here, he was the third person in Korean history after Myung-whun Chung
(정명훈) and Hae-Sun Beak (백혜선) to be on the top list. In 2005, Lim participated in the 15th International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
in Warsaw announcing that this competition would be the last competition. At the end, he tied (having exactly the same decimal numbers) the third prize with his brother Dong-Hyek Lim
(while there was no second prize) as the first Koreans in the history to be on the first five list.
has more characteristic sound (sound of his own), using a lot of good techniques while he is playing a piece.
International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
TIMF
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n classical
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
pianist
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. He and his brother Dong-Hyek Lim
Dong-Hyek Lim
Dong-Hyek Lim is a South Korean classical pianist. Lim has previously studied with Arie Vardi at the Hochschule fuer Musik in Hannover and received the Samsung Culture Scholarship and the Ezoe Scholarship...
won third prize at the 2005 International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
The International Chopin Piano Competition , often referred to as the Chopin Competition, is a piano competition held in Warsaw, Poland to honour the name of Frédéric Chopin. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music competitions in the world...
in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
. Dong Min Lim studied at the Moscow Conservatory
Moscow Conservatory
The Moscow Conservatory is a higher musical education institution in Moscow, and the second oldest conservatory in Russia after St. Petersburg Conservatory. Along with the St...
, at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover
Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover
Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover is an artistic-scientific university in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany. It dates back to 1897. From 1962 until 2010 it was named Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover , short: Musikhochschule Hannover...
and at Mannes College The New School for Music. Starting in September 2009, he is a professor at Keimyung University
Keimyung University
Keimyung University is a private university in South Korea. The university was founded in 1954 by the leaders of the Northern Presbyterian Church of the U.S. as a Christian university. Its motto is 'For the Kingdom of Truth, Justice and Love'. KMU is composed of three campuses in the city of...
, Korea.
Childhood
Unlike other famous pianists in the world, Lim started playing the piano at the age of nine. However, within two years he had won various competitions in South Korea such as Samick Piano Competition. While he was studying in Sun Hwa Arts SchoolSun Hwa Arts School
Sun Hwa Arts School is a private coeducational college preparatory arts academy located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally founded as the Little Angels Art School in 1973 by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon , the Sun Hwa Arts School was launched in 1974 and has been supported by the Sun Hwa Educational...
with the full scholarship at age 14, he moved to Moscow in 1994 to study at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow
Moscow Conservatory
The Moscow Conservatory is a higher musical education institution in Moscow, and the second oldest conservatory in Russia after St. Petersburg Conservatory. Along with the St...
,with his parents. He continued his studies with Professor Lev Naumov
Lev Naumov
Lev Nikolayevich Naumov was a Russian classical pianist, composer and educator. Received a title of People's Artist of Russia and was nicknamed the "Godfather of the Russian piano school"....
. Since he was young, he participated in most of the top competitions in Europe. At that time, Lim got a message of congratulations by Kim Young-sam
Kim Young-sam
Kim Young-sam was a South Korean politician and democratic activist. From 1961, he spent 30 years as South Korea's leader of the opposition, and one of Park Chung-hee's most powerful rivals....
, the president of Korea at that moment.
Awards
Lim had received plenty of awards in well-known competitions. In 1996, at age 16, he was the winner of the Chopin Competition for Young Pianists in Moscow (his brother Dong-Hyek Lim was in second place). In 1998, he was in the final round of International Tchaikovsky Competition for young adults. Also, he was placed as the third in International Vioti Competition . Moreover, in 2001, he was placed as the third in The International Piano Competition Ferruccio Busoni, Italy when there was no winner. He also took the fifth prize at the 2002 International Tchaikovsky CompetitionInternational Tchaikovsky Competition
The International Tchaikovsky Competition is a classical music competition held every four years in Moscow, Russia for pianists, violinists, and cellists between 16 and 30 years of age, and singers between 19 and 32 years of age...
. Here, he was the third person in Korean history after Myung-whun Chung
Myung-Whun Chung
Myung-whun Chung is a South Korean pianist and conductor.His sisters, violinist Kyung-wha Chung, and cellist Myung-wha Chung, and he at one time performed together as the Chung Trio. He was a joined second-prize winner in the 1974 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Chung studied conducting at...
(정명훈) and Hae-Sun Beak (백혜선) to be on the top list. In 2005, Lim participated in the 15th International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
The International Chopin Piano Competition , often referred to as the Chopin Competition, is a piano competition held in Warsaw, Poland to honour the name of Frédéric Chopin. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music competitions in the world...
in Warsaw announcing that this competition would be the last competition. At the end, he tied (having exactly the same decimal numbers) the third prize with his brother Dong-Hyek Lim
Dong-Hyek Lim
Dong-Hyek Lim is a South Korean classical pianist. Lim has previously studied with Arie Vardi at the Hochschule fuer Musik in Hannover and received the Samsung Culture Scholarship and the Ezoe Scholarship...
(while there was no second prize) as the first Koreans in the history to be on the first five list.
Performing Style
The performing styles of Dong-Min and Dong-Hyek Lim are very contrasting from each other. While Dong-Min Lim’s performing style is soft, light, and flexible,which gives the audience a comfort sound to hear, Dong-Hyek LimDong-Hyek Lim
Dong-Hyek Lim is a South Korean classical pianist. Lim has previously studied with Arie Vardi at the Hochschule fuer Musik in Hannover and received the Samsung Culture Scholarship and the Ezoe Scholarship...
has more characteristic sound (sound of his own), using a lot of good techniques while he is playing a piece.
See also
List of classical pianistsInternational Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
The International Chopin Piano Competition , often referred to as the Chopin Competition, is a piano competition held in Warsaw, Poland to honour the name of Frédéric Chopin. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music competitions in the world...
TIMF
TIMF
TIMF is an abbreviated title of Tongyeong International Music Festival . It covers the title of the event concerned and at the same time, a wide umbrella of diversified business branches within categories of the event concerned....