Myung-whun Chung
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Summary
Myung-whun Chung was born on January 22, 1953[1], in Busan[2]. He has worked as a conductor[3], pianist[4], music director[5], composer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,045 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[9]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[10]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[11], Mannes College The New School for Music[12]
- Student: Vannina Santoni[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[15], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[16], Prix de la personnalité musicale de l'année du Syndicat de la critique[17], Ho-Am Prize in the Arts[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: classical music[20]
- Record label: Deutsche Grammophon[21], ECM Records[22]
- Commons category: Myung-Whun Chung[23]
- Family name: Jung[24]
- Given name: Myeong-hun[25]
- Instrument: piano[26]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[27]
- Participant in: Athens Epidaurus Festival[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Nickname: Myung Whun Chung[30]
- Birth name: 정명훈[31], 鄭明勳[32]
- Name in native language: 정명훈[33], 鄭明勳[34]
- Sibling: Myung-wha Chung[35], Kyung-wha Chung[36]
Why It Matters
Myung-whun Chung has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
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 a conductor[3], pianist[4], music director[5], composer[6], and musician[7].
Where did Myung-whun Chung go to school?
Myung-whun Chung was educated at Juilliard School[11] and Mannes College The New School for Music[12].
What awards did Myung-whun Chung receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[15], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[16], and Prix de la personnalité musicale de l'année du Syndicat de la critique[17].