Kyungsik Shin

Kyungsik Shin has established him as one of most compelling violist among his generation.

Following his recent success winning the first prize at the Max Rostal International Violin and Viola Competition, he was named first prize winner of the 28th International Johannes Brahms Competition, International Anton Rubinstein Competition, second prize with "Gewa" prize at the 78th International Prague Spring Competition, as well as the second prize and the Audience prize at the Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition.

After winning the KBS Music Competition for the first time ever as a violist, and his early debut with the KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) Symphony Orchestra, he started career as a soloist, performing with Korean Symphony Orchestra, Gangnam Symphony Orchestra, Cheongju Symphony Orchestra, and the SNU Symphony Orchestra, as well as opening the 2022 season for the Kumho Young Artist Concert series, and the Seoul Arts Center Summer Music Festival Concerts.

As an avid chamber musician, he participated in the "Chamber Music Connects the World" performing with Gidon Kremer, Christian Tetzlaff, and Steven Isserlis at the Kronberg Academy. He has also took part in Seiji Ozawa International Chamber Music Festival, Tianjin Juilliard Chamber Music Festival, Ljubljana Music Festival, Třeboňská Noctura Music Festival, performing and expanding his musical ideas.

Since his move to Europe, his appearances with Munich Chamber Orchestra, Czech Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra, Euro Symphony SFK, Barocco Sempre Giovanne orchestra have established him as one of the upcoming soloist of his time.

Kyungsik began his studies at a very young age at the Korea National University of Arts, and the Seoul National University, studying with Eun-sik Choi. After graduating with the highest distinction, he continued his studies at the University of Arts Berlin with Prof. Hartmut Rohde where he completed his Master's Degree and is currently obtaining his Konzertexamen. His studies are being supported by Hyundai Foundation and DAAD Scholarshrip.