Jiwon Yang

Biography

Jiwon Yang, who made her debut in Seoul in 2012, is an award-winning pianist, having won Fourth Prize at the 2026 Hastings International Piano Competition, Third Prize at the 2025 ARD International Music Competition, and prizes at both the 2019 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and the 2018 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists. She has performed internationally throughout Korea, Europe, and the U.S., appearing with ensembles such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Camerata New York. Her appearances have included Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Steinway Hall (NYC), and the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow. She has given recitals at major New York institutions and participated in masterclasses with leading pianists. She is currently studying at Mannes School of Music with Richard Goode and Pavlina Dokovska.