들어라. 보라. 살아라.
음악이 당신을 움직이게 하세요
Biography
Sanggeun Choi is a Korean composer whose work bridges traditional Korean musical themes with Western musical techniques, creating a distinctive aesthetic that reflects the beauty of Korean music while exploring the integration of research and creative practice in composition. His research focuses on the incorporation of non-Western philosophical concepts and aesthetic elements into contemporary Western art music, as well as the expressive potential of global traditional instruments in modern contexts. By blending diverse genres and compositional techniques, his music seeks to connect cultural narratives and advance cross-cultural understanding through innovative soundscapes.
Sanggeun has distinguished himself as an orchestral arranger, notably during his tenure with the Korean National Police Orchestra, where his orchestrations were performed at the Blue House (Korean presidential residence) during national celebrations and state banquets. His music has also gained international recognition. In 2017, he was invited by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Oman as a composer and pianist, performing his original works. In 2018, his Arirang Fantasy was presented at the Vibration for Visualized Sound concert in the United Kingdom.
Sanggeun actively collaborates with ensembles such as the JACK Quartet, Ensemble Dal Niente of Chicago, the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, and Ensemble Yeon, consistently showcasing new works on international stages.
Sanggeun has distinguished himself as an orchestral arranger, notably during his tenure with the Korean National Police Orchestra, where his orchestrations were performed at the Blue House (Korean presidential residence) during national celebrations and state banquets. His music has also gained international recognition. In 2017, he was invited by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Oman as a composer and pianist, performing his original works. In 2018, his Arirang Fantasy was presented at the Vibration for Visualized Sound concert in the United Kingdom.
Sanggeun actively collaborates with ensembles such as the JACK Quartet, Ensemble Dal Niente of Chicago, the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, and Ensemble Yeon, consistently showcasing new works on international stages.
