K-Arts Magazine 26호
Artists 2. 홀에는 음악만 남고 · 이진상 피아니스트
When Only Music Remains in the Hall: Professor Jinsang Lee (Pianist)
영상 및 편집 - 박소현
원텍스트 - 허호정
최상의 연주는 피아니스트도 피아노도 다 사라지고 오직 음악만 남는 것이라고 피아니스트 이진상 교수는 말한다. 음악만 남은 자리에 관객이 오롯이 자신의 상상에 기댈 때, 그 상상의 영역을 최대로 넓히는 일이 연주자의 몫이라는 말도 덧붙인다. 홀에 음악만 남는 황홀한 순간을 상상하며, 음악처럼 번지는 그의 목소리를 담아 보았다.
Prof. Jinsang Lee
Since his triumphant success at the Concours Géza Anda in Zurich in 2009, Jinsang Lee has established himself as one of the most promising pianists of his generation. At that time he not only won the first prize, but also became the first participant in the history of the competition winning all the special prizes; the Audience Prize, the Mozart Prize and the Schumann Prize.
In search of the perfect sound, Jinsang took an unusual extra path. At Steinway Austria, under the direction of Stefan Knüpfer (piano technique master and protagonist of the documentary "Pianomania"), he continued to educate himself in order to understand in detail the entire manufacturing process and the technique of the piano. At Steinway Hamburg factory he himself learned the craft of piano making. With this knowledge and skill, Jinsang Lee continues his pianist career, sharing his journey to the perfect piano sound with the audience.
A passionate chamber musician, he is a member of the Beethoven Trio Bonn and performs with them in various chamber music concerts. Also a highly regarded writer, he regularly writes articles for magazines and newpapers in Korea. Jinsang is currently a faculty member at the Korea National University of Arts.