Junghae Lee
Swiss born south korean composer, born May 7, 1964, in Tokyo, Japon
D.R.
In concert
Ensemble neuverBand - 03.31Played works
Sorimuni 5Author website
http://www.neuemusik.ch/lee/Junghae Lee was born in Tokyo and returned to Korea with her family at the age of six. There she completed her school education and began her studies in composition at Seoul National University. She then continued her education in Vienna and Basel where she also trained as a harpsichordist. In the electronic studios at the 'Musikhochschule Basel' (Basel School of Music) Junghae Lee studied composition, focusing mainly on electronic music, at present she concentrates fully in this area. Her
compositions consist of acusmatic electronic tape, live electronic and acoustical music. In addition to composing she works at different concerts as an interpreter for electronic music. In 2001 her composition 'Circulation' for electronic tape received a mention at the 'Priz Ton Bruynel' competition in Amsterdam. Her work has been performed at various festivals including the 'Tage für Live-Elektronische Musik Basel', the International Computer Music Conference, ISCM World Music Days and 'Synthese' etc. She has lived in Basel since 1991.