South Korea’s Han Jae-min takes first prize in Isang Yun Competition
Seoul, The Gulf Observer: South Korea’s Han Jae-min, a 16-year-old cellist, took home first prize from the International Isang Yun Competition on Saturday at the Tongyeong Concert Hall.
Earlier last week, the four finalists, including three South Korean cellists — Han Jae-min, Joeng Woo-chan, Kim Deok-yong — and Florian Pons from France, were announced.
The finalists were required to perform one concerto with the Tongyeong Festival Orchestra led by Venezuelan conductor Christian Vasquez.
Han performed Isang Yun’s “Concerto for Cello and Orchestra.” This was the first time a contestant won the competition by performing a piece by Yun Isang. In 2003, Ko Bong-inn placed second with the same piece.
“I’m honored to be able to perform all the pieces that I prepared from the first round to the final found. I am really grateful to be able to perform this wonderful piece at Tongyeong and even win a prize,” Han said after receiving the first prize.
