Background
Jung, Myong-Hoon was born on January 22, 1953 in Seoul.
Jung, Myong-Hoon was born on January 22, 1953 in Seoul.
Bachelor of Science in Piano, The Mannes College of Music, 1975. Diploma, The Julliard School, 1978.
Conductor National Symphony Orchestra, since 1971. Regular conductor Student Orchestra/The Julliard School, since 1975. Conductor New York Youth Symphony, since 1976.
Vice-conductor Los Angeles Philharmonic, since 1978. Music director, regular conductor Bastille Opera Troupe, France, 1989-1994. Honorary culture ambassador, since 1996.
Regular conductor Asia Philharmonic, since 1997, Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Rome, since 1997. Music director, 5th regular conductor Korean Broadcasting System Symphony. Director Eokkae-dongmu in Korea, since 1998.
Co-chairman National Commission for Rebuilding Korea, since 1989. Member Presidential Commission for New Millennium, since 1999. Music director Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, since 2000.