biography


The New York Times has praised flutist Beomjae Kim’s playing for its “memorable eloquence.” Beomjae [pronunciation: buhm-jae] has appeared in various concerts at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, Weill Recital Hall and Stern Auditorium, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center for Performing Arts, and the Seoul Arts Center.

Beomjae is a member of The New York Pops, and Principal Flute of the American Composers Orchestra. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with renowned orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and Korean National Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his career, he has worked with conductors including Sir Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel, Marin Alsop, Semyon Bychkov, Jaap van Zweden, Myung-Whun Chung, and many others. Additionally, Beomjae is a laureate of Astral Artists, and an alumnus of Ensemble Connect.

Beomjae is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ. Additionally, he served as a faculty member in flute performance at JCC Thurnauer School of Music in New Jersey.

Beomjae holds a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, a master’s degree, the prestigious Artist Diploma, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music.

March of 2025 (Please destroy any previously dated material.)

Photo Credit: Moon Kyong Song