About Jasmine Choi

Praised as “The Goddess of Flute” by The Korea Times and described as “A Living History” by Echelon Press, Jasmine Choi is celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary virtuosity, acclaimed recordings, and a robust online presence that reaches over one million followers across social media. Renowned for pushing the instrument’s traditional boundaries, she has become an icon of the flute in the 21st century.

Born in Korea into a third-generation family of musicians, Choi discovered the flute at nine and by twelve was studying in Seoul, where she developed the resilience that would shape her artistry. At sixteen, she moved to the United States, training at the Curtis Institute of Music with Julius Baker and Jeffrey Khaner, followed by graduate studies at The Juilliard School. Her career began with meteoric success: Associate Principal Flute of the Cincinnati Symphony under Paavo Järvi, and in 2012, Principal Flute of the Vienna Symphony under Fabio Luisi, the first female woodwind principal in the orchestra’s history.

As a soloist, Choi has appeared with leading ensembles including the Vienna Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Salzburg Mozarteum, Berlin Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, and Seoul Philharmonic. She has performed on primary stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, and her performance of Arirang at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics remains a cultural milestone. Chamber collaborations with artists such as Martha Argerich, Robert Levin, Kit Armstrong, Julien Quentin, Sumi Jo and the Schumann Quartet showcase her versatility, from intimate recitals to dynamic ensemble projects.

Her discography spans Sony Classical releases, solo albums, and original arrangements, with more than fifteen flute concertos composed for her. Beyond performance, she designed her own signature flute case, praised for its innovation, and published best-selling educational works with Theodore Presser Company.

Dedicated to mentorship, Choi has taught masterclasses at The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, Harvard University, and Vienna’s Universität für Musik. She now serves as Professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, guiding the next generation of flutists.

A cultural ambassador for her hometown of Daejeon, she launched the Heredium Concert Series: Jasmine & Friends in 2025–26. For more information about Jasmine and upcoming live concert dates, visit www.jasminechoi.com

About the Houston Symphony

Under the leadership of Music Director Juraj Valčuha, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony continues to inspire and engage diverse audiences in Houston and beyond with exceptional musical performances and enduring community impact. The Symphony held its inaugural performance at The Majestic Theater in downtown Houston on June 21, 1913. Now in its second century as one of America’s premier orchestras, the Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Texas and remains a cultural cornerstone of the region.

With an annual operating budget of $40.7 million, the Symphony presents over 130 concerts each year, making it one of the largest performing arts organizations in Texas. Its reach extends far beyond the concert hall, delivering more than 600 performances annually at schools, community centers, hospitals, and other venues, engaging over 160,000 people throughout Greater Houston.

The Symphony's innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemic—completing its 2020-21 Season with in-person audiences and weekly livestreams—earned national recognition and the ASCAP Foundation’s Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Broadcast/Media Award. Its commitment to innovation continues, with its 2024-25 Season reaching audiences in over 45 countries and all 50 states via livestreaming, making it one of the few American orchestras to sustain such global digital engagement.

Renowned for its artistry, the Symphony has a distinguished recording legacy under prestigious labels, including Koch International Classics, Naxos, RCA Red Seal, and Pentatone. Highlights include a Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning live recording of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck and recent releases such as Jimmy López Bellido’s Aurora and Ad Astra (2022) and Jennifer Higdon’s Duo Duel (2023).

The Symphony’s educational impact is equally remarkable, with its Harry and Cora Sue Mach Student Concert Series reaching over 50,000 students annually. Its In Harmony after-school program and partnerships with institutions like the Houston Methodist Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital further demonstrate the Symphony’s commitment to fostering community connections and accessibility to the arts.

With a vision centered on artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessibility, the Houston Symphony remains a cultural leader in Houston and a global ambassador for the transformative power of music.

For more information, please contact

Eric Skelly, eric.skelly@houstonsymphony.org

Jessica Henderson, jessica@theckpgroup.com