Pop Up Performance: Mikyung Sung, Double Bassist

Mikyung is one of the most beloved double bass soloists of today, inspiring to student bassists and audiences alike for her naturally expressive interpretations.

Music partner: Roswell Music Club Mikyung Sung is one of the most beloved double bass soloists of today, inspiring to student bassists and audiences alike for her naturally expressive interpretations, bel canto phrasing, colorful range of timbres, luminous, yearning tone quality, and fearless virtuosity. Since arriving in the United States, Mikyung has performed with the Emory Chamber Music Society, gave a guest duet appearance with Nina DeCesare at University of North Carolina School of Art’s Double Bass Day, and appeared as soloist with the Atlanta Festival Youth Orchestra, as well as giving masterclasses at University of North Carolina School of Art and Kennesaw State University. Mikyung was a principal bassist of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in the 2018-19 season and taught at the Shanghai Orchestra Academy. She received her Artist Diploma from The Colburn School and BA from Korea National University of Arts.