Dr. Yewon Lee is an accomplished conductor and pianist, boasting a wealth of experience throughout Southern California and beyond. With performances spanning the United States, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Israel, Dr. Lee's reputation as a highly sought-after artist has been widely recognized.
Prior to her relocation to San Diego, Dr. Lee served as an Assistant Music Director of Opera at Baldwin Wallace University and Adjunct Professor at Kent State University. Throughout her career, Dr. Lee has collaborated with notable organizations including Baldwin Wallace Opera Theater, the National Opera Center in New York City, the Aspen Opera Theater Center, and the International Vocal Arts Institute. Her contributions to the local community have also led to frequent invitations as a guest performer and lecturer at San Diego State University and San Diego Opera and recently, she was invited to conduct the San Diego Unified School District Honor Choir, further highlighting her expertise and contributions to the world of music. Dr. Lee has been an official pianist for the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition for the San Diego District.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Lee received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Seoul National University, a Master of Music degree in Vocal Accompanying from Manhattan School of Music, and an Artist Diploma in Collaborative Piano from the Juilliard School. Most recently, she earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Music from the University of Southern California.
Currently, a visiting professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Lee also holds appointments as Director of Music at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Music Director of the San Diego Festival Chorus, and Community Choir Representative for the California Choral Directors Association. She co-founded Duo Nova, an innovative piano duo based in San Diego.