Free admission: Korean-American cellist Minna Rose Chung joined the University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty of Music as Professor of Cello in 2008 and is the Director and Founder of Project Rio, a collaborative program that supports the Rio International Cello Encounter with master classes and faculty performances in Brazil. As the 2014 recipient of the University of Manitoba’s Rh Award for Outstanding Contributions to Scholarship and Research in Creative Works, Dr. Chung co-authored a well-received pedagogy method book “CelloMind: Intonation and Technique” with Distinguished Professor of Cello, Hans J. Jensen from Northwestern University.
Minna Rose holds an international career as a recitalist, chamber musician, and guest artist for numerous music festivals and concert series. Upon her arrival in Canada, she was quickly reviewed as “a bright light on the Winnipeg scene with her intelligent music musicality and rich resonance …a wonderful addition to any ensemble.” – Winnipeg Free Press.