June Lee

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, June Lee is a promising young violinist currently based in Montreal, Canada. As a musician and artist, June strives to breathe life into every note she plays, aiming to inspire the audience to vividly imagine from the sound they hear. Drawing inspiration from a variety of styles and cultures, she creates a compelling musical experience.

June’s musical journey is marked by several achievements. In 2023, she won the Second Prize at the Schulich Golden Violin Competition, In December 2023, June performed Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto solo alongside the Paju Philharmonic Orchestra in South Korea. She was also part of the 2023-24 Bourgie Hall Mentorship Program with Daniel Hope. Her wins include the 2nd Prize at the Mary Lane Memorial Violin Competition in 2021, Finalist at the Ronald Sachs International Music Competition String Division in 2020.

Beyond North America, June served as Assistant Concertmaster for a European touring orchestra, sharing the stage with the legendary pianist Martha Argerich. She broadened her musical horizons at the IMS Prussia Cove Masterclass in the UK under Gerhard Schulz, a member of the Alban Berg Quartet, and Schiermonikoong Festival with Marc Danel from the Danel Quartet. June has been a fellow at various festivals, including Trondheim String Quartet Academy, MISQA, Encore Chamber Music Institute, Toronto Summer Music Festival, Heifetz International Music Institute, and Sarasota Music Festival.

June is currently a graduate student at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music, and studies violin with Jinjoo Cho. Previously, she studied with Jaime Laredo and Jan Sloman at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and with Margaret Batjer at the Colburn Music Academy.