Composer
About Me
01 Origin
Harmonies and hybridity.
Yeonsuk Jung (b. 1998) is a Korean-born composer whose works explore harmonies through both analog and digital processes. His compositions span from chamber to electronic music, incorporating both acoustic and digital sound production methods. He melds eclectic sounds and compositional structure.
02 Recognition
Recognized internationally.
His works have been recognized internationally, most notably receiving a Barlow Endowment Commission.
- Barlow Endowment Commission
- 30x30x30 SOLI Chamber Ensemble Call for Scores Winner, 2024
- Clements Prize for Composers Finalist, 2023
- Klingler Electro Acoustic Residency Winner, 2023–24
His music has been presented at venues such as the Conway Hall Sunday Concert Series (London), the International Young Composers’ Academy (Ticino), and the ICEBERG New Music Institute (Vienna).
03 Collaboration
Written with others in the room.
As a collaborator, Yeonsuk has worked with renowned contemporary ensembles:
- Trio Immersio
- Trio Fidelio
- Les Percussions de Strasbourg
- Duo Duoro
- Camerata San Antonio
04 Alter ego
Squab Dad.
Beyond traditional concert composition, he explores experimental musical outlets under his alter ego, Squab Dad, merging dance music and internet culture into genre-defying creations.
Deeply involved in the technical aspects of music production, Yeonsuk is also an experienced audio engineer and music technologist proficient in Max/MSP, Ableton, and multimedia production.
Max/MSP · Ableton · Multimedia
Full biography
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Yeonsuk Jung (b. 1998) is a Korean-born composer whose work explores harmonies and hybridity through the intersection of analog and digital processes. Spanning chamber and electronic music, his compositions reflect a continual negotiation between his Korean heritage and Western musical training. Drawing inspiration from urban planning concepts and intercultural dialogue, he melds eclectic acoustic and digital sounds into innovative structures to create immersive auditory experiences.
His works have been recognized internationally, most notably receiving a Barlow Endowment Commission, alongside the 30x30x30 SOLI Chamber Ensemble Call for Scores (Winner, 2024), the Clements Prize for Composers (Finalist, 2023), and the Klingler Electro Acoustic Residency (Winner, 2023–24). His music has been presented at venues such as the Conway Hall Sunday Concert Series (London), the International Young Composers’ Academy (Ticino), and the ICEBERG New Music Institute (Vienna).
As a collaborator, Yeonsuk has worked with renowned contemporary ensembles including Trio Immersio, Trio Fidelio, Les Percussions de Strasbourg, Duo Duoro, and Camerata San Antonio. Beyond traditional concert composition, he explores experimental musical outlets under his alter ego, Squab Dad, merging dance music and internet culture into genre-defying creations.
Deeply involved in the technical aspects of music production, Yeonsuk is also an experienced audio engineer and music technologist proficient in Max/MSP, Ableton, and multimedia production. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Composition and an M.S. in Media Arts and Technology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, he continues to develop his voice through collaboration and technological experimentation, seeking new ways to reconcile identity, memory, and the shifting landscapes of sound.
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Yeonsuk Jung (b. 1998) is a Korean-born composer whose works explore harmonies through both analog and digital processes. His compositions span from chamber to electronic music, incorporating both acoustic and digital sound production methods. He melds eclectic sounds and compositional structure.