Myung-whun Chung
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Myung-whun Chung
Summary
Myung-whun Chung is a human[1]. He was born in Busan[2]. He was born on January 22, 1953[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], pianist[5], and music director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Myung-whun Chung's place of birth was Busan[2].
- Myung-whun Chung was born on January 22, 1953[3].
- Myung-whun Chung held citizenship in South Korea[8].
- Myung-whun Chung worked as a conductor[4].
- Myung-whun Chung's professions included pianist[5].
- Myung-whun Chung worked as a music director[6].
- Myung-whun Chung held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[9].
- Myung-whun Chung was educated at Juilliard School[10].
- Myung-whun Chung's education included a stint at Mannes College The New School for Music[11].
- A notable student of Myung-whun Chung was Vannina Santoni[12].
- Myung-whun Chung received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
- Myung-whun Chung received the Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[14].
- Myung-whun Chung received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15].
- Myung-whun Chung received the Q3405583[16].
- Myung-whun Chung received the Ho-Am Prize in the Arts[17].
- Myung-whun Chung is recorded as male[18].
- Myung-whun Chung's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Myung-whun Chung's genre is classical music[20].
- Myung-whun Chung's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[21].
- Myung-whun Chung's record label is recorded as ECM Records[22].
- Myung-whun Chung's Commons category is recorded as Myung-Whun Chung[23].
- Myung-whun Chung's family name is recorded as Jung[24].
- Myung-whun Chung's given name is recorded as Myeong-hun[25].
- Myung-whun Chung's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
- Myung-whun Chung's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: KR[29]
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Began / founded: 1953-01-22[30]
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Genre(s): classical[31]
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Community tags: classical, conductor, pianist[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 70f4cd2e-f8c3-4133-958a-1ff66cb07b33[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Myung-whun Chung's place of birth was Busan[2]. He was born on January 22, 1953[3].
Education
Educated at Juilliard School[10], a conservatory[34], in United States[35], founded in 1905[36], headquartered in New York City[37] and Mannes College The New School for Music[11], a conservatory[38], in United States[39], founded in 1916[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[4], pianist[5], and music director[6]. Myung-whun Chung held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[9]. A notable student of him was Vannina Santoni[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[14], a music award[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1980[45]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Q3405583[16], a class of award[48], in France[49]; and Ho-Am Prize in the Arts[17], an art prize[50], founded in 1990[51].
Why It Matters
Myung-whun Chung ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Myung-whun Chung born?
Myung-whun Chung's place of birth was Busan[2].
What did Myung-whun Chung do for work?
Myung-whun Chung worked as conductor[4], pianist[5], and music director[6].
Where did Myung-whun Chung go to school?
Myung-whun Chung was educated at Juilliard School[10] and Mannes College The New School for Music[11].
What awards did Myung-whun Chung receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[14], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15], and Q3405583[16].