Biography
Denis Sungho is a Belgium national, adopted from South Korea at birth, who started playing the guitar at the age of 7. A gifted child, his virtuosic talent stood out at the age of 14 when he won his first competition organized by SABAM, the Belgian Association of Authors, Composers and Publishers. Denis obtained his first diploma at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in one year with the congratulations of the jury. He then studied for 4 years with the legendary Odair Assad at the Royal Conservatory of Mons. His studies continued with Masters Sergio Assad and Alberto Ponce as his teachers.
Elected “Rising Star”’ by the European Concert Hall Organization network (ECHO) and the Palais de Beaux Arts in Brussels, Denis has performed at various renown venues including Carnegie Hall in New York, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Philharmonie de Berlin, and Philharmonie de Cologne among many others. He has been invited by the Ensemble Intercontemporain, Oxalys and is also a laureate of the Belgian Vocation Foundation.
As a young classical guitarist recognized for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire including Korean contemporary music, Denis relocated to his mother country in 2010 and continued his artistry performing with top orchestras and artists in Korea and from abroad.
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“Genius, his fingers literally fly on the guitar, a sonorous fantasy, such mastery of instruments, real miracles.”
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“Genius, his fingers literally fly on the guitar, a sonorous fantasy, such mastery of instruments, real miracles”
Koelner Stadt Anzeiger
“The guitar, that worn-out amateur object of the campfire romantics – it can sound so noble and enchanting if you know how to handle it like the Denis Sung-Ho”
Koelner Stadt Anzeiger
“The way he mesmerizes the audience with just one guitar. It was amazing.”
The Korea Herald
“His album for Naxos (Paganini) was ranked in Korea’s top five for classical music as well as selected in the top 50 guitar albums by the Naxos label.
Classical Guitar – 50 of the Best
“His recording of the Leo Brouwer’s Concerto Elegiaco and quintet (Fuga Libera) feature in the “Guitar TOP 100” (100 best guitar recordings since 1985).
Enrique Robichaud’s Guitar’s Top 100
“A unique combination of elegance and passion… one of the best guitarist in Korea and one of the best guitarists in Asia.”
La Musica
“Historical… a reference.”
Klassik
“An album of great Beauty breathes like a simple acceptance of life, sublimated tranquility’”
Tamsma
Featured News
IMG Artists Seoul Welcomes Guitarist Denis Sungho to its Roster for General Management
IMG Artists Seoul is delighted to welcome guitarist Denis Sungho to its roster for General Management. He will be represented worldwide by Chief Managing Producer Yaejoong Tony Kim and Artists Manager Jiyun Lee from the company’s Seoul office. A sophisticated...
Contact
Soung-ah Bluelle Choi - Worldwide General Management
IMG Artists Seoul
bchoi@imgartists.com
+82 (0)2-516-7086
Jiyun Lee - Artist Manager
IMG Artists Seoul
jylee@imgartists.com
+82 (0)2-516-7069
