“Emerge on the scene not only as pioneers but brilliant ones”
New York Concert Review
Classical saxophonist Wonki Lee, feeling equally at home in traditional and contemporary repertoire, has distinguished himself as a winner of the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition in United States as well as becoming the first Korean saxophonist selected to be one of the 18 semi-finalists in the Adolphe Sax International Competition in Belgium. His musical exploration has encompassed his fascinations with history of saxophone repertoire and interpreting original works for saxophone with new insights and understandings.
“Distinguishing himself as a remarkable performer, teacher and ambassador of the saxophone”
As a clinician, Mr. Lee continuously engages in masterclasses and lectures in the U.S. and Asia, sharing his expertise in saxophone pedagogy with aspiring young saxophonists. Recent appearances include Tokyo College of Music, Korea National University of Arts, and Juilliard School. Currently, Mr. Lee holds teaching positions at Montana State University, where he is an Assistant Professor of Saxophone and at Manhattan School of Music, where he is a faculty member of the pre-college division.