MINJU LEE

ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

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MiNJU LEE

Minju Lee, an active orchestral and opera conductor, has built a notable artistic presence through his leadership with prominent ensembles and opera productions. His 2026 season includes serving as Principal Conductor for the KNUA Academia Classica and the KNUA Symphony Orchestra, as well as Assistant Conductor for KNUA Opera’s production of Die Zauberflöte. Additionally, he serves as Principal Conductor of the Rubato Symphony Orchestra (2025–2026)

His recent experience features a strong background in both symphonic and operatic repertoires, having served as Assistant Conductor for KNUA Opera’s Le nozze di Figaro in 2025, Principal Conductor of the Rubato Symphony Orchestra in 2024, Principal Conductor of the CML Festival Orchestra in 2023, and Guest Conductor at the Seoul Music Festival in 2015.

Minju’s artistic growth has been shaped by guidance from renowned mentors, studying under teacher Chi Yong Chung. He has further refined his craft through international conducting master classes with esteemed maestros, including Leonard Slatkin and Julien Masmondet in 2025, John Axelrod in 2024, and Donald Schleicher in 2016.

Recognized internationally for his talent, Minju is a Special Award recipient at the 2024 BMI International Conducting Competition in Romania, and was named a finalist at the 2023 Felix Mendelssohn International Conducting Competition in the Czech Republic. He studied orchestral conducting at the Korea National University of Arts.

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