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Programme:
Prealudium in G-dur
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 731
Jesu, Joy of man’s Desiring
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C-dur, BWV 564
Gustav Merkel (1827-1885)
Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele
Louis Vierne (1870-1937)
Messe basse, Op.30 No.6 Sortie
Trois Improvisations No.2 Méditation
Final from Symphonie No.2 Op.20
Seeun is a concert and church organist with a rich international background and a deep dedication to musical excellence. She earned her highest performance diploma with distinction from the Conservatoire de Caen in France. In Germany, she completed the Konzertexamen (the highest-level artist diploma) at the University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover, following both a Master’s degree and a Meisterklasse (postgraduate artist diploma) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Church Music from Yonsei University, where she graduated top of her class and was honored with the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Her musical education began in piano at Seoul Arts High School.
Seeun has received numerous awards both nationally and internationally. In Korea, she won the Grand Prize at the National Youth Arts Festival, the Grand Prize in the University Division of the National Pipe Organ Competition (sponsored by the Korean Music Association), and First Prize and the Overall Grand Prize at the Organ Competition hosted by Kukmin Ilbo and Youngsan Art Hall. Internationally, she was a semifinalist at both the Chartres International Organ Competition (France) and the Dublin International Organ Competition (Ireland), received the Audience Prize at the Luxembourg International Organ Competition, and won Second Prize and the Audience Prize at the Cavaillé-Coll International Organ Competition in Paris, accomplishments that have established her reputation as a world-class performer.
As a soloist, Seeun has performed widely across Europe. In Germany, she was invited to perform at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, St. Nikolaus Church in Rosenheim, St. Laurentius in Bernau am Chiemsee, and for the 40th anniversary celebration of the University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover at Emmichplatz. She also performed at the Hindemith International Festival hosted by NDR (North German Broadcasting), as well as at Marktkirche in Hameln and St. Blasius Church in Hann. Münden. She has also appeared as a soloist with the Hanover University Orchestra.
While studying in Germany, Seeun served as organist at the Korean Church of Munich, as well as at the prominent Martin-Luther Church in Hanover and Friedenskirche in Hamburg.
Since returning to Korea, she has performed solo recitals and concerts at venues such as Lotte Concert Hall, Youngsan Art Hall, the Anglican Cathedral in Seoul, Central Hall, and Kyungdong Church.
She has also appeared as a soloist with the National Chorus of Korea, the Wonju City Choir, the Yongin City Choir, the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Seoul National University Orchestra.
In addition to her active performance career, she is a dedicated educator. She has served as a Visiting Professor at Yonsei University and currently teaches at Seoul Arts High School, Incheon Arts High School, and Kaywon High School of Arts. She is also a member of the Korean Association of Organists.