Sunwook Kim Leads BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunwook Kim, a South Korean pianist and conductor, was born in Seoul and began studying the piano at the age of three. He has since become a renowned musician, known for his technical skill and musicality.

What is Sunwook Kim's background as a musician? Sunwook Kim started playing the piano at a young age and gave his first recital at ten. He won the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2006, aged 18, becoming its youngest winner for 40 years and its first Asian winner.

What can audiences expect from the concert programme? The programme features Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.3, which combines classical brilliance with dramatic intensity, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.1 'Winter Dreams', which paints a richly atmospheric portrait of longing, beauty and the enchantment of the Russian winter.

What are the details of the upcoming concert? The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Sunwook Kim, will perform at the Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton, on Friday, 6 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article.