Biography
Hailed by the Australian Daily Telegraph as a "viola prodigy," Australian-Korean violist Lisa Sung is a laureate of the 12th Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and the 10th Gisborne International Music Competition. She has performed the Bartók Concerto at the Sydney Opera House and has played in other prominent venues such as Carnegie Hall, Seoul Arts Center, Berlin Philharmonie, and Royal Albert Hall. She has had the distinct honor of performing for the Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, has been featured live on WQXR, Medici TV, and 2MBS-FM (Sydney), and has received…
19 September 2023
Viola graduate joins world-class Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra after accompanying the BSO on its European tour
Ever wondered what a European summer tour with the Boston Symphony Orchestra is like? Violist and NEC alumna Lisa Sung '23 GD, who joins The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra this fall, gives us a sneak peek!
After accompanying the BSO for a portion of this summer's Tanglewood festival, Lisa traveled with them to Europe, performing 12 concerts in 16 days in iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Berliner Philharmoniker, and Philharmonie de Paris.
Click below to read up on Lisa's journey as a violist — from gaining recognition while growing up in Australia to earning her Graduate Diploma at NEC with Kim Kashkashian, embarking on a European tour with the BSO, and now becoming a member of the world-class Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
8 / November / 2024
Beethoven Harp Quartet: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Capri Theater / Minneapolis
Jerod Tate: Six Epitomes for String Quartet, Pisachi (Reveal)
Eunice Kim, Violin 1
Kathryn Bennett, Violin 2
Daniel Orsen, Viola
Richard Belcher, Cello
Valerie Coleman: Maombi Asante (Prayer of Thanks)
Alicia McQuerrey, Flute
Nina Tso-Ning Fan, Violin
Joshua Koestenbaum, Cello
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10, Harp
Kyu-Young Kim, Violin 1
Beatrice Hsieh, Violin 2
Lisa Sung, Viola
Julie Albers, Cello
7 / February / 2025
Beethoven Septet: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Capri Theater / Minneapolis
Joan Tower: Island Prelude
Cassie Pilgrim, Oboe
Steven Copes, Violin 1
Rannveig Marta Sarc, Violin 2
Maiya Papach, Viola
Richard Belcher, Cello
Ludwig van Beethoven: Septet, Opus 20
Sang Yoon Kim, Clarinet
Andrew Brady, Bassoon
Matthew Wilson, Horn
Nina Tso-Ning Fan, Violin
Lisa Sung, Viola
Sarah Lewis, Cello
Zachary Cohen, Double Bass
4 / April / 2025
Beethoven String Quintet: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Capri Theater / Minneapolis
Valerie Coleman: Shot Gun Houses
Sang Yoon Kim, Clarinet
Kyu-Young Kim, Violin 1
Nina Tso-Ning Fan, Violin 2
Daniel Orsen, Viola
Sarah Lewis, Cello
Lalo Schifrin: La Nouvelle Orleans (New Orleans)
Alicia McQuerrey, Flute
Barbara Bishop, Oboe
Andrew Brady, Bassoon
Matthew Wilson, Horn
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quintet in C Major, Storm
Eunice Kim, Violin 1
Rannveig Marta Sarc, Violin 2
Maiya Papach, Viola
Lisa Sung, Viola
Richard Belcher, Cello