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Biography
Sanggeun Choi is a Korean composer and music arranger whose work bridges non-Western philosophical concepts and traditional aesthetics with contemporary Western art music. He explores the expressive potential of global traditional instruments and creates innovative sonic landscapes that connect cultural narratives and foster cross-cultural understanding. Specializing in orchestral music, Choi’s orchestrations were featured at national celebrations and state banquets during his tenure with the Korean National Police Orchestra, including performances at the Blue House. His music has reached international audiences in the United Kingdom, China, Oman, as well as in Boston, New York, and Chicago. His orchestral work Arirang Fantasy was presented at the Vibration for Visualized Sound concert in the U.K. (2018) and the 30th Anniversary of Korea–China Diplomatic Relations in China (2022). Choi was awarded 2nd Place in the 38th JoongAng Music Concours and received the Henry and Parker Pelzer Fellowship Award in Composition. He holds a master’s degree from the Mannes School of Music. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Iowa, where his research focuses on the intersection of Eastern philosophy and contemporary orchestral practice. He collaborates with ensembles including the JACK Quartet, Ensemble Dal Niente, Qingdao Symphony Orchestra, and Ensemble Yeon.
