| Uzong Choe, born in 1968 in Seoul, Korea, studied composition and theory of music at Seoul National University, at Mozarteum in Salzburg, and at Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.
He is presently professor for composition and theory of music at Seoul National University and the artistic director of Ensemble TIMF (Tong Yeong International Music Festival) which concentrates on the contemporary music of the 21st century. His works have ranged over a wide variety of musical styles and aesthetic standpoints - from early music even to musical comedies. His recent works reflect clearly his intensive research in European polyphony, Korean traditional music and music-theater. |
