Jung-Ho Pak Brings A "New
Vision" of Classical Music to San Diego
 Described
by the New York Times as a conductor who "radiates enthusiasm",
the Los Angeles Times as “a real grabber", and twice
by the San Diego Union-Tribune as one of the most "impactful
people to watch", Maestro Pak has developed
a reputation as a visionary and influential leader.
His “new
vision” for classical music in San Diego
is to create a joyous, emotional and dramatic musical experience
for today’s audiences, an experience that attracts a whole new
generation to classical music.
Jung-Ho Pak has careers as both
a Music Director with a revolutionary vision of classical music
and as a nationally acclaimed educator. In 2007, Mr. Pak begins
his tenure as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Cod
Symphony Orchestra (capesymphony.org), one of the largest orchestras
in Massachusetts (second only to the Boston Symphony Orchestra).
Mr.
Pak has recently been named Music Director Emeritus of the New Haven
Symphony Orchestra after completing his eighth season with one the
one of the largest and historic orchestras in the New England region.
In 2003, he was appointed Music Director of the World Youth Symphony
Orchestra and Director of Orchestras at the Interlochen Center for
the Arts (interlochen.org). The WYSO is one of the oldest and most
well known orchestras of its kind, as well as an international ambassador
for the arts and peace.
From 1997 to 2002, Mr. Pak led the San
Diego Symphony to become a nationally recognized artistic and
financial success through a personalized and contemporary approach.
His innovative creation, the "Light Bulb Series," was
a revolutionary new concept in classical music, utilizing multimedia
technology, non-classical connections, drama and theatrical
staging in an interactive and approachable way. These concerts
reached a younger adult audience while providing traditional
audiences with a deeper appreciation of classical music.
Mr. Pak
strongly believes an orchestra belongs to its community, and
has produced specific concerts for the Latino, Chinese, Korean,
Indian, Jewish and African-American communities.
He has served as
Music Director with two important music conservatories: the University
of Southern California (USC) Symphony and the San Francisco Conservatory
of Music. He has also served as Principal Conductor of the Emmy-nominated
Disney Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra for eight years and as
Music Director of the International Chamber Orchestra, NEXT Chamber
Orchestra, Colburn Chamber Orchestra and Diablo Ballet.
Guest conducting
has taken him to Europe, the Soviet Union, South America and Asia.
Mr. Pak is also a frequent speaker on television and radio about
the relevance of art in society and the importance of music in education.
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