Soyeon Park is a composer based in Graz, Austria. Her music is characterized by a strong sense of vitality, a refined yet playful and sometimes ironic approach to musical material, and a continuous process of self-exploration. With a deep curiosity for sound, she immerses herself in creating a unique artistic language that transcends genres.
She studied composition at Ewha Womans University in South Korea (BA) before earning her master’s degree at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz under Clemens Gadenstätter. She further expanded her musical scope by studying jazz composition and arrangement with Ed Partyka at the same institution.
Park’s work is often evaluated for its ability to challenge musical conventions while maintaining a high level of technical mastery and expressiveness. Her compositions incorporate a keen observation of everyday life, often infused with subtle humor that adds unexpected layers of meaning to otherwise complex artistic contexts. Additionally, she frequently integrates acoustic and visual elements, including film techniques, as part of her compositional process.
She has received several prestigious awards, including the Music Promotion Prize of the City of Graz (2020), the Andrzej Dobrowolski Composition Grant from the Province of Styria (2022), and the Ö1 Talentebörse Composition Prize (2022). In 2021, she was selected in the Call for Scores by Ensemble Phace in collaboration with Aspects Salzburg and Radio Ö1. Most recently, in 2023, she was awarded the Staatsstipendium by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service, and Sport (BMKÖS), receiving financial support for her compositional work over the course of a year.
Her music is regularly performed on international stages and featured in radio broadcasts, reflecting her active engagement in today’s contemporary music scene.
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