Saehyun Kim
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| Saehyun Kim | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 김세현 |
| Born | Kim Saehyun March 31, 2007 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Saehyun Kim |
| 🏫 Education | Walnut Hill School for the Arts |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Harvard University, New England Conservatory |
| 💼 Occupation | Pianist |
| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Agent | PIAS |
| Known for | Winner of the 2025 Long‑Thibaud International Competition |
| Style | Classical music |
| 🏅 Awards | 2023 Cleveland International Piano Competition (High School Division) – 1st Prize 2025 Long‑Thibaud International Competition – 1st Prize |
Saehyun Kim (Hangul: 김세현, born March 31, 2007) is a South Korean classical pianist. He gained international recognition after winning First Prize at the 2025 Long‑Thibaud International Competition in Paris. A former student of Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Kim enrolled in the dual-degree program between Harvard University and the New England Conservatory at age 16. He has performed at major venues such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Palace of Versailles, and the La Roque‑d’Anthéron International Piano Festival. In 2023, he also won top honors at the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists.
Life
Saehyun Kim is a South Korean pianist born in 2007. He made his official debut in 2018 at the Kumho Young Artist Concert.[1] In middle school, he moved to the United States and attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts. At age 16, he enrolled in the joint program between Harvard University and the New England Conservatory.[2]
In 2023, Kim won First Prize, the Audience Prize, and the Junior Jury Prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition (High School Division).[3] In 2025, he won First Prize at the Long‑Thibaud International Competition in Paris. He also received the Audience Prize, Critics’ Prize, and Paris City Special Prize.[4]
After the competition, he signed with the French management agency PIAS. He has performed at venues including the Arc de Triomphe, the Palace of Versailles, Fondation Louis Vuitton, and La Roque‑d’Anthéron International Piano Festival.[4] He is scheduled to release an album with Warner Classics in 2026.[5]
References
- ↑ "Teen pianist Kim Saehyun to perform at heart of Paris". The Korea Herald. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Star pianist Kim SH strives to 'lose himself while playing music'". Korea.net. 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Telin, Mike (2023-07-26). "CIPC for Young Artists Senior winner: A conversation with Saehyun Kim". ClevelandClassical.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "High‑tension Showdown at the Long‑Thibaud". World Federation of International Music Competitions. 2025-04-01. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Pianist Kim Sae‑hyun rises as new classical music star after Long‑Thibaud‑Crespin win". Korea Times. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
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