Cellist Jenny Bahk and pianist Linda Lee perform works by Lera Auerbach, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago.
Jenny Bahk is a 26-year-old cellist currently pursuing her Doctor of Music degree at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, studying with Brandon Vamos. She holds a Master of Music and a Master of Musical Arts degree from the Yale School of Music, where she was selected as part of Oneppo Chamber Series and the annual Chamber Music Competition, and served as principal cellist of the Yale Philharmonia. Jenny is also a graduate of The Juilliard School, where she was selected for the Honors Chamber Music program and the Juilliard Orchestra principal pool.
As a chamber music enthusiast, Jenny has earned numerous awards. She was a finalist in the Music Academy of the West’s Duo Competition and was named Runner-up at WDAV’s Young Chamber Musicians Competition. Recently, as a member of the award-winning Amnis Piano Quartet, she received the gold medal and the audience award at the Chamber Music Yellow Springs competition, along with bronze medals at both the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and the Premio Renzo Giubergia Competition. Jenny made her solo debut performing Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations with the Seoul Academy Ensemble and recently was named Runner-up at Jacobs School of Music’s Concerto Competition.
Known for her bold musical instinct and striking individuality, pianist Linda Lee brings a vivid sense of expression and deep stylistic understanding to every performance. Her natural phrasing, harmonic sensitivity, and communicative presence make her a compelling artist on both solo and chamber music stages.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she began her musical studies at the age of five. She continued her training at Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School, and later earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from Seoul National University, where she studied with Prof. Aviram Reichert. During her time there, she was fully funded and received the Seoul National University Alumni Association Prize.
