Kangho Lee

Cellist Kangho Lee has been a sought-after soloist and chamber musician since his orchestral debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at age twelve. He was a featured soloist for the Seoul Philharmonic’s 2001 New Year’s Eve gala. His acclaimed performances with the Korean Broadcast System (KBS) Symphony, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, and Kumho Recital Hall have been broadcast nationally on KBS radio.

On the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Lee gave recitals in Paris, Lyon, Milan, Rome, and Geneva. He has also performed in Moscow, St. Petersburg, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Boston. Lee has played chamber music at many international festivals, including Seoul Spring Festival and Kangnung Music Festival. Lee is a member of the Antonin Ensemble and the Byuksan Award–winning Tonus Piano Trio.

Lee has served on the juries of many cello competitions, including Isang Yun, Penderecki, Popper, and major Korean competitions. Lee is professor of cello for the Korea National University of the Arts. His students have won prizes at competitions including Isang Yun, Tchaikovsky, Enescu, Geneva, Paulo, Penderecki, and Young Tchaikovsky. Lee holds degrees from Swarthmore, Yale, and New England Conservatory.