Yoon Lee

Yoon Jae Lee is a multifaceted musician based in New York City, serving as the Founder & Artistic Director of Ensemble 212.123 He is a 2nd generation Korean-American conductor, arranger, pianist, and "artrepreneur" who has built a distinguished career in classical music.1

Professional Highlights

Conducting and Artistic Leadership:

• Founder of Ensemble 212, a critically acclaimed New York-based orchestra12
• Guest conductor for multiple orchestras including Mansfield Symphony, PRIZM Chamber Orchestra, and Bruckner Orchester Linz12
• Served as cover conductor for the Philadelphia Orchestra1
• Principal Conductor of the Albano Ballet Company1

Musical Specialties:

• Champion of new music, having conducted premieres by numerous contemporary composers1
• Known for innovative arrangements, particularly of classical works
• Currently working on the Mahler Chamber Project to arrange Mahler's symphonies for chamber orchestra12

Education and Training

• Degrees from the Mannes School of Music12
• Studied at Universität Mozarteum Salzburg in Austria12
• Mentored by renowned conductors including Michael Charry and David Zinman1

Academic Career

• Former faculty at:
  • Queens College - Aaron Copland School of Music
  • City College of New York
  • Haverford College123