Jikyo Jung

Biography

Jikyo Jung is a Korean pianist, chamber musician, music educator, international competition juror, and artistic director, active across Korea, Europe, and Asia. He is also an Artist of RARACLE JAPAN.
Jung completed his undergraduate and graduate studies and Artist Diploma at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, Poland, and earned his doctoral degree from the Istituto Musicale Gaspare Spontini in Italy.
As a soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber musician, he has performed extensively in Korea and internationally, collaborating with orchestras including the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra, Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra, Banatul Philharmonic Orchestra of Timișoara, Kielce Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Witold Lutosławski Philharmonic Orchestra.
He has been invited to international music festivals, concerts, competitions, and masterclasses across Korea, Europe, and Asia. He also regularly conducts masterclasses and educational programs for young musicians.
Jung serves as the Artistic Director of Trio Gonggam (共感) and has served as a jury member of the Poland International Music Competition, International Karol Szymanowski Music Competition, and Pleiades International Music Competition in Japan.
Through his international artistic, educational, and curatorial activities, Jung continues to foster musical exchange and collaboration among Korea, Europe, and Asia, while supporting the development of the next generation of musicians.