Michael Kim

Michael Kim (born 1968) is a Canadian concert pianist and professor. He is currently the Dean of the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University in London, Ontario and has held the position since August 2021. He was also Dean of the School of Music at Brandon University and earlier Chair of the Keyboard Department, and faculty associate to the President at Lawrence University, Wisconsin. Early life Kim was born in Quebec City, Quebec. Discouraged by his father (a professional orchestra musician) from entering the music field early on, Dr. Kim began piano lessons at age 11, and made his professional debut at age 15, performing Rachmaninov's first piano concerto with the Calgary Philharmonic at the Banff Festival of the Arts. Kin graduated from the Academy of Music at Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary where he studied under Marilyn Engle. He also holds Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Juilliard School. Career Kim toured extensively as a recitalist and chamber musician throughout North America, South America, the United Kingdom and Korea, also performing as concerto soloist with the Boston and Cincinnati Pops, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and many major Canadian orchestras.