Minwoo SUNG
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF MINWOO SUNG
Minwoo Sung, award-winning saxophonist, leads an active career between solo concerts, chamber music, and orchestral collaborations.
He is also a conductor and pedagogue, working for musical transmission and inclusion.
Minwoo Sung – Saxophonist and Conductor
Minwoo Sung is a renowned saxophonist, appreciated for his warm tone and refined artistic sense. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a scholarship from the University of Ulsan, then completed a Master’s Degree in Music at Jeju National University.
Distinctions and Awards
His talent was recognized early in his studies, winning several prestigious competitions:
➤ 1st Prize at the Busan Music Education Association Competition.
➤ 3rd Prize at the Busan Music Association Competition.
➤ 1st Prize at the Korea Music Association Competition.
➤ 1st Prize at the Han-Eol Music
Concours.
Further Training and International Engagement
Driven by a constant passion for music, Minwoo Sung refined his art by participating in masterclasses and international events:
➤ Masterclass with Rick Van Matre at the University of Cincinnati (2017).
➤ 18th World Saxophone Congress in Zagreb, Croatia (2018).
Concerts and Orchestral
Collaborations
He has performed with several orchestras and ensembles, including:
➤ Regular Concert with the University of Ulsan Flute Ensemble.
➤ Performances with the Ulsan Saxophone Orchestra and the Ulsan Weed Pops Orchestra.
➤ Guest of the Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra and the Yangsan Philharmonic Orchestra.
➤ Collaboration with the USP Chamber Orchestra.
He also appeared at major musical events:
➤ Ulsan Youth Orchestra.
➤ Young Talents Concert (Jeju Chapter, Korea Music Association).
➤ Jeju Clarinet Festival.
➤ 57th Regular Concert of the Seogwipo Wind Orchestra, Jeju Province.
➤ New Year’s Concert of the Seogwipo Wind Orchestra, Jeju Province.
Since 2019, he has pursued an active career as a soloist, regularly presenting recitals.
Chamber Music and Conducting
Alongside his solo activities, Minwoo Sung is passionate about chamber music. He founded the “ANIMA DUO”, bringing together saxophone and harp, and gave a recital in 2018. This duo explores various musical styles and collaborates with different instrumental formations, including ensembles and quartets.
Currently, he is:
➤ Permanent member of the Seogwipo Wind Orchestra, Jeju Province.
➤ Conductor of the Jeju “Haum” Orchestra for People with Disabilities, where he works for musical transmission and inclusion through music.
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
The JLV Ligature gives a rich and round tone with precise and comfortable control of articulation.
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