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Piano At Peabody Lecture: Caroline Hong

Johns Hopkins University

Hailed her “expressive and powerful playing”, “formidable technique”, as well as her “keen sense of lyricism and the classical style.” (Columbus and Richmond Times Dispatch), pianist Caroline Hong continues to flourish in her career as an internationally active soloist, chamber musician, master teacher, lecturer, jury member, and recording artist. Favorably reviewed by American Record Guide, she has recorded for Fleur de Son and Mark Records, establishing herself as an interpreter of twentieth- and twenty-first-century piano solo music. She has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts worldwide. Hong made her debut at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall as a winner of the Frinna Awerbuch International Piano Competition. She participated in the Van Cliburn International Audition, Robert Casadesus International Competition, William Kapell International Piano Competition, and UNISA International Piano Competition, among others. She has been a featured performer on Robert Sherman’s Young Artists Showcase (WQXR) and countless other radio broadcasts throughout the nation and abroad. She has studied with such luminaries as Martin Canin, Jerome Lowenthal, Sergei Babayan, Dmitrii Paperno, Ann Schein, Karen “Doc” Shaw, James Tocco, and Marylou Deitzer. Hong is an alumnus of the IU Jacobs School of Music (D.M.), The Juilliard School (M.M.), and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins (B.M). She currently serves as professor and area head of piano at The Ohio State University. Her students have won competitions and positions in music academia. She is a Steinway Artist, a recipient of the Steinway Top Teacher Award, founder of the American Liszt Society Ohio Chapter, American Liszt Society Board Member, executive and artistic director of the Franz Liszt (U.S.) International Festival and Piano Competition. Other professional affiliations include Columbus Symphony Orchestra where she holds the Reinberger Foundation Chair. This summer she will be serving as artist faculty for the Pianale International Piano Competition and Academy.

Summer Music 2024 | Guest Recital – Caroline Hong, piano

Auer Hall

Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, March 13 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included!

Friday Coffee Dress – Rachmaninoff 3

Ohio Theatre

Immerse yourself in this exhilarating concert filled with heroic sounds, dazzling virtuosity, and musical drama! Janáček’s dynamic Taras Bulba offers a vivid orchestral portrayal of heroism and sacrifice inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s tales of war and death. Symphony pianist Caroline Hong brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to life with sweeping lyricism and jazzy flair. Rachmaninoff’s lush and dramatic Symphony No. 3 weaves a poignant musical tapestry that will captivate your heart and stir your soul.

Caroline Hong

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 13, 2026

Friday Coffee Dress – Rachmaninoff 3 · Columbus Symphony

Mar 14, 2026

Rachmaninoff 3 · Columbus Symphony

Past events

Jul 11, 2024

Piano At Peabody Lecture: Caroline Hong · Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University

Jun 29, 2024

Summer Music 2024 | Guest Recital – Caroline Hong, piano · Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin

Columbus Symphony

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