Jaesin Lee (이재신)
Jaesin Lee is a Korean composer whose works span opera, orchestral, choral, chamber, film, and music theatre.
Drawing inspiration from Korean culture and history, his compositions blend Korean lyricism with contemporary classical expression.
Recent Performance (새 공연)
안토니오 코레아를 위한 세 개의 노래
1. The Boy Who Traveled Far
2. Whispers in Rome
3. A Wish Across Time
Ten. 김성수 Pf. 정은성
￭일 시 : 2026. 6. 3. (목) 오후 7시 30분
￭장 소 : 세종체임버홀
￭주 최 : 한국국민악회
Music by Jaesin Lee, Lyrics by Serine de Labaume
한국국민악회 제 42회 작곡발표회
New Album (새 앨범)
Oct. 27,2025
Songs for Viola, Cello, and Piano
In an interview with the composer, Jaesin Lee said, “The instruments that rarely sing and mainly fill in the harmonies are those in the middle and lower registers,” adding, “Their sounds are actually very beautiful — just lower in range. In this album, I wanted to let them take the spotlight and show the moment when they truly sing.”
Born in Gwangju, South Korea, Jaesin Lee studied composition at the Liszt School of Music Weimar in Germany. While still a student, his works were commissioned and performed by ensembles including L'ensemble Arcema (France) and the MDR Symphony Orchestra (Germany).
After returning to South Korea in 2005, he expanded his creative activities across concert music, opera, film, music theatre, and dance, collaborating with artists from a wide range of disciplines.
His music has been performed internationally, and his grand opera 1953 was selected as the Korea Arts Council's New Opera of the Year in 2018. His later works include the opera Jeom-rye and Young-ja (2021). He has also published books on film music, opera, and art song.
Alongside his creative work, Lee teaches composition and contributes to the development of contemporary Korean classical music through his artistic, educational, and scholarly activities.
Today, he continues to explore new forms of musical expression through opera, concert music, film, music theatre, and projects inspired by Korean culture.
Education
Diplom in University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany
Vordiplom in University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, Germany
Contact: dennis0121@hanmail.net
