Described as a "musician with a warm sound and virtuosity" by world-renowned violist Tabea Zimmerman, Kyungsik Shin has established him as one of most compelling violist among his generation.

Following his recent success winning the second prize as well as the "Gewa" prize at the 78th International Prague Spring Competition, he was named first prize winner of the 28th International Johannes Brahms Competition, International Anton Rubinstein Competition, as well as the second prize and the Audience prize at the Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition.

As an avid chamber musician, he participated in the "Chamber Music Connects the World" performing with Gidon Kremer, Christian Tetzlaff, and Steven Isserlis at the Kronberg Academy. He has also took part in Seiji Ozawa International Chamber Music Festival, Tianjin Juilliard Chamber Music Festival, Ljubljana Music Festival, Třeboňská Noctura Music Festival, performing and expanding his musical ideas. 

 Since his move to Europe, his appearances with Munich Chamber Orchestra, Czech Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra, Euro Symphony SFK, Barocco Sempre Giovanne orchestra have established him as one of the upcoming soloist of his time.

Kyungsik began his studies at a very young age at the Korea National University of Arts, and the Seoul National University, studying with Eun-sik Choi. After graduating with the highest distinction, he continued his studies at the University of Arts Berlin with Prof. Hartmut Rohde where he completed his Master's Degree and is currently obtaining his Konzertexamen. His studies are being supported by Hyundai Foundation and DAAD Scholarshrip.

First Round

• J. S. Bach: Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010
  • 1. Prélude (4')
  • 4. Sarabande (4')
• M. Reger: Suite for Viola Solo op. 131d No. 1
  • 1. Molto sostenuto (5')
  • 4. Molto vivace (1')
• F. Schubert: Sonata A minor D 821 ""Arpeggione""
  • 1. Allegro moderato (12')
• F. A. Hoffmeister: Viola Concerto in D major
  • 1. Allegro (8')

Second Round

• P. Hindemith: Sonata (1939) for viola and piano (23')
  • 1. Breit, mit Kraft 
  • 2. Sehr lebhaft
  • 3. Phantasie. Sehr langsam, frei 
  • 4. Finale (mit zwei Variationen)
• J. Brahms: Viola Sonata No. 2 in Eb major op.120 (22')
  • 1. Allegro amabile
  • 2. Allegro appassionato
  • 3. Andante con moto - Allegro
• P. Pujanek: Dentro (11')

Piano: Ken Nakasako (UdK)

Finale

• Béla Bartók: Viola Concerto (Ed. Serly) (24')
  • 1. Moderato
  • 2. Adagio Religioso
  • 3. Allegro Vivace