Biography

A native of South Korea, violinist Eunseo Lee brings technical polish, artistic depth, and compelling presence to her work as an orchestral leader, soloist, and chamber musician. Raised by musician parents, she began playing the violin at age three, laying an early foundation for a life in music.

As an orchestral player, Lee has performed under leading international conductors and led ensembles as concertmaster, holding principal chairs with major conservatory. Her chamber music career includes collaborations with distinguished faculty and guest artists across high- profile series and showcase concerts. She has appeared widely in string ensembles and performed at prominent festivals, including Kneisel Hall, the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, and the Centrum Chamber Music Festival.

Throughout her training, Lee has expanded her artistic vision through masterclasses with world-renowned violinists and pedagogues. A recipient of top international honors, she earned First Prizes at the Seoul Baroque Competition and the Ewha & Kyunghyang Competition, Second Prize at the Schoenfeld International String Competition, Third Prize at the 1st Zhuhai International Mozart Competition, and a Special Prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians. She made her formal recital debut at Seoul’s Kumho Art Hall in 2015.

Lee earned her degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music and the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Her primary teachers include Cho-Liang Lin at Rice University, as well as Ida Kavafian and Benjamin Beilman at the Curtis Institute of music.