Sun Ha Yoon
Ms. Sun Ha Yoon, originally from Seoul, South Korea, is currently serving as a piano instructor and a staff pianist at Santa Clara University. Her journey includes serving as a principal opera coach at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and a member of music staff at the San Francisco Opera, where she completed the prestigious Adler Fellowship. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to numerous productions, including Die Zauber Flőte, La Bohème, La Traviata, Tosca, La Cenerentola, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Cosi Fan Tutte, as well as the world premiere of The Secret Garden.
Ms. Yoon has been participating as a coach and pianist at institutions such as Hawai’i Opera Theatre, Opera San Jose, Maryland Opera Studio, Music Academy of the West and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis where she performed La voix humaine with world-renowned soprano Patricia Raccette. She has also lent her talents internationally, participating in opera productions and concerts at the International Music Academy in Siena, Italy.
Her accolades include winning the Marilyn Horne Foundation Competition which led to a debut recital at Carnegie Hall alongside soprano Megan Hart. As an active collaborative pianist, Ms. Yoon has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including the Seoul Arts Center in Korea, Aspen Music Festival, and Schwabacher Debut Recital Series with Pene Pati, Philippe Sly and Erin Johnson.
Ms. Yoon's passion for chamber music shines through her collaborations with renowned soloists such as Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Daniel Hope, and Nicholas Stovall. Her chamber music performances have captivated audiences at venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall in New York City, and the Kennedy Center. Ms. Yoon completed her doctorate degree in collaborative piano from the University of Maryland, College Park, a master’s degree from The Juilliard School, and a bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Seoul National University. Through her talent, dedication, and extensive accomplishments, Ms. Yoon continues to enrich the world of music with her artistry and expertise.