Michael Min is a versatile Korean-American pianist who has excelled in various roles, including soloist, chamber musician, concert tenor, and concerto soloist. He has graced prestigious venues worldwide, such as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Concert Hall in New York, Duncan Hall, Hinton Hall, Antonello Hall, Dinu Lipatti Recital Hall in Romania, Luis A. Calvo Hall, and South Korea’s KEPCO Art Center.
As a concerto pianist, Michael Min has graced stages with orchestras such as the Seoul National Symphony Orchestra, Middle Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble, and the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with esteemed conductors like Ik-Sung Joo and Mark Russell Smith, among others. Min’s acclaim as a sought-after collaborative musician is reflected in his performances and recordings of contemporary works, including “A RICHER DUST – Speaker & Wind Orchestra – Studio Music” composed by Dr. Nigel Clarke (UK), with lyrics by Malene Sheppard Skaerved. He has also engaged with compositions by Dr. David Maslanka (1943-2017, USA), such as “California,” “Angel of Mercy,” and “Saint Francis.” Min participated in the performance of the contemporary opera “One-log Bridge” composed by Dr. Yan Pang (CN).
Michael Min, an NCTM (Nationally Certified Teacher of Music), is committed to the craft of teaching. He has been honored with an Outstanding Teaching Certificate from the Center for Educational Innovation at the University of Minnesota, a testament to his dedication and proficiency in education.
He previously held a faculty (Staff Pianist) position at Middle Tennessee State University, mentoring students in their musical pursuits. Recently, he was featured as a guest artist at the 39th Festival Internacional de Piano organized by the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia.
Michael Min earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he also pursued his Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano and Coaching. Min also holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Middle Tennessee State University and received his B.A. in Piano Performance from the Sahm-Yook University in Seoul, Korea.