About

Soomin Kim is a pianist and organist based in Auckland. Her recent musical highlights include New Zealand Opera’s recent productions of Mansfield Park, as well as Die tote Stadt and Dame Cath Tizard State Memorial with the Auckland Philharmonia. 

Born in Korea, she began learning the piano at the age of six and continued after moving to New Zealand at age 15. She obtained LTCL Piano Recital in Tauranga under the tutelage of Denise Hull, then went on to study at the University of Auckland under Stephen De Pledge. During her studies she was selected as a Haydn Staples Piano Scholar, which involved concerti and chamber music performances with Auckland Phil and coaching from internationally renowned pianists.