William Youn (b. 1982) has been recognized as one of the most promising and unique pianist of

the young generation. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Youn began playing the piano at the age of six.

After his studies in Korea and at the Walnut Hill School in Boston, Youn went on to study in

Hannover, Germany, where he finished his musical education. From 2006 to 2009, Youn was

awarded a scholarship to study at the renowned International Piano Academy at Lake Como where

he worked with musicians such as Andreas Staier and Menahem Pressler. Youn is a prizewinner

at international competitions such as the Cleveland International Competition, the Concorso

Alessandro Casagrande, the Shanghai Piano Competition, and was a finalist at the Busoni

Competition, and the Concours Reine Elisabeth, Brussels.

After his first SACD with Chopin’s Piano Concertos William Youn is now presenting his second

recording on ARS with works of composers who are celebrating an anniversary in 2010.