Cho Su-Hwang
South Korean traditional musician (born 1996)
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Cho Su-Hwang, FRAS, FRAI, (Korean: 조수황; born 19 September 1996) is a South Korean Pansori vocalist. He previously served as a full-time member of the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, the resident troupe of the National Theater of Korea.[1] He is a certified transmitter of Korea's National Intangible Cultural Heritage.[2]
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| Alma mater | Seoul National University (B.A.) |
| Employer | National Theater of Korea |
| Title | Certified Successor (Transmitter) of National Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Pansori' |
| Awards | Presidential Award of the Republic of Korea, Prime Minister Award |
Career
In November 2021, Cho presented a solo recital, Nature's Comfort: Four Seasons with Su-Hwang Cho, at the Byeoloreum Theater of the National Theater of Korea.[3] In June 2022, he performed at the Sofia Music Weeks International Festival in Bulgaria with cellist Anatoli Krastev.[4][5] On 9 January 2024, Cho attended the President's New Year's gathering with cultural and artistic figures held at the Seoul Arts Center in Seoul.[6][7]
Recognition
In December 2023, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon referred to Cho as a "national representative artist", as reported by Chosun Ilbo.[8]
Awards
- 2013 – Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award[9]
- 2014 – Gold Prize (Student Division), Dong-A Korean Traditional Music Competition (pansori)[10]
- 2016 – Gold Prize (General Division), Dong-A Korean Traditional Music Competition (pansori)[11]
- 2018 – Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Award[12]
- 2022 – Grand Prize (Presidential Award), National Namdo Minyo Competition (Master Singer Division)[13]
- 2023 – Commendation Award from the National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee (Chairman's Citation)[14]
Affiliations
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)[15]
- Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (FRAS)[16]