Canadian-born pianist Winston Choi is renowned for taking a fresh approach to standard repertoire. His masterful understanding, performance and commitment to compositions make him one of today’s most dynamic concert artists. His debut CD was given five stars by BBC Music magazine, and he has also recorded the complete piano music of Jacque Lenot.
An accomplished chamber musician, he has performed with the Aeolus, Avalon, Philomusica and Spektral string quartets. He also performs in Duo Diorama with his wife, violinist MingHuan Xu. As Duo Diorama, Choi and Xu are the artistic directors of the Unity Chamber Music series at the Unity Temple in Oak Park. A frequent participant in the CSO MusicNOW series, Choi has performed with Contempo and the Fulcrum Point New Music Project.
Choi is a dedicated champion of contemporary music, having premiered and commissioned more than 100 works by young composers and established masters. As a composer himself, he feels that being involved with the creative process is an integral part of his artistry.
Choi maintains an active international performing schedule as a concert soloist and chamber music recitalist. He is also an accomplished educator and is known for his colorful approach to programming and insightful commentary from the stage. In demand throughout his native Canada, Choi can be heard on CBC broadcasts.
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