SEUNG DONG LEE
Join us for a free event at Schmitt Music featuring South Korean saxophonist Seung Dong Lee with Mary Jo Gothmann, piano .
Seung Dong Lee (b. 1980, Seoul, South Korea) has devoted his life to the saxophone since the beginning of his musical studies. After graduating from Yonsei University in Seoul, he moved to France to continue his training under Philippe Portjoie, Daniel Gremelle, and Pierric Leman. He earned advanced diplomas from the CRR of Rueil-Malmaison and the CRD of Évry, as well as the Diploma of Improvement from the CRD of Issy-les-Moulineaux.
A prizewinner at both national and international competitions—including those of Seoul University, the European Competition of Music in Picardie, and the Léopold Bellan, Nantes, and Épinal competitions—Lee has established himself as a distinguished performer. As a soloist, he has appeared with orchestras such as the Seoul Symphony Orchestra, Siheung Symphony, Geumcheon Symphony, and the Yonsei Wind Orchestra.
His international career has taken him across Europe, Asia, and the United States, with masterclasses and concert appearances in France, Italy, Taiwan, China (Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xiamen, Harbin, Shijiazhuang, Qingdao), Japan, Thailand, and the United States. He currently serves as Chief of the Nova Saxophone Ensemble.
Recognized for his artistry, Lee is an endorsed performer with Henri Selmer Paris and Vandoren. He also maintains a distinguished teaching career as professor at Gangneung National University, Sangmyung University, Sungshin Women’s University, Gachon University, Chugye Arts University, Anyang University, Seoul Arts High School, and Yewon Arts School.
November 8th Program: Seung Dong Lee, saxophone
Mary Jo Gothmann, Piano
Preston Duncan, Saxophone
Romance for Saxophone and Piano (2021)
by Sang Jin Kim (b.1972)
Irish Fantasy (2018)
by Benjamin Chalat
Les chemins de l’amour (1940)
by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
arr. Jacques Laroque
Carmen Fantasy (1880)
by Francois Borne (1840-1920)
Angel Suite for saxophone duo and piano (1957-1965)
by Astor Piazzola (1921-1992)
I. Introducción del Angel
II. Milonga del Angel
III. La Muerte del Angel
IV. Resurreccion del Angel