Emma Sue(Hyesu Lee)
Emma Sue(Hyesu Lee) is a Korean composer who creates fantastical worlds through the melodies of the piano. Her music is characterized by addictive melodies and a clear sense of structure, building toward powerful climaxes where emotions dramatically unfold.
She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Piano, and has completed a Master’s program in Musicology. She has released a total of 26 tracks, including her first album Reverie of Serenity, her second album Celestial Euphoria, and two singles. She is currently working on a lullaby album.
Currently based in Panama, she draws inspiration from its Latin and tropical atmosphere, capturing the freedom and beauty of its coastal landscapes in her music.
Reverie of Serenity (1st Album, 2024)
Celestial Euphoria (2nd Album, 2025)
Gate of Genesis (Single, 2025)
Op. RS42 (Single, 2025)
Selected Works:
Lake Reflected in the Moon, Challenger of the Sky, Mr. Darcy, Path to the Ancient Moon, Una Llama Azul, etc.
B.M. in Piano Performance, Sungshin Women’s University (Seoul, Korea)
(Highest Academic Excellence Scholarship, Academic Excellence, Academic Merit II)
M.M. in Piano Performance, Konkuk University (Seoul, Korea)
(Thesis: Musical Irony in Haydn’s Piano Sonata in E-flat Major)
Completed M.M. coursework in Musicology, Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea)
Music Studies, De Anza College (California, USA)
Completed Coursework: Music Fundamentals, Western Culture Music
Research Assistant, Korean Creative Opera Project, Seoul National University (2020–2022)
Full Member, The Music Aesthetics Society of Korea
Presenter, 60th Academic Forum (2021)
Writing Tutor, “Music Aesthetics” (SNU, 2020)
Teaching Assistant, “Understanding Western Music” (SNU, 2021–2022)
Completed Winter Leadership Program, SNU (2021)
Full Member, Asociación de Pianistas de Panamá (2023–2026)
Jury Member, Concurso Juvenil de Piano de Panamá (2023)
『제 2회 삼행시문학상』 (The 2nd Acrostic Poetry Literary Award Collection), 공동집필 (Co-author)
(현대시문학 Hyundae Poetry & Literature, 2020)
『성악곡: 음유와 서정의 화』 (Vocal Works: Chant and Lyricism), 공동집필 (Co-author)
(모노폴리 Monopoly, 2021)
『디지털 혁명과 음악』 (Digital Revolution and Music), 공동집필 (Co-author)
(모노폴리 Monopoly, 2021)
『음악학 핵심 개념 96』 (96 Key Concepts in Musicology), 공동집필 (Co-author)
(태림출판사 Taerim Publishing, 2023)
Solo Recital Vers La Lumière, Paris (2025)
SeongEum Art Center Concert, Sungnam (2022)
Master’s Graduation Recital, Konkuk University, Seoul (2019)
Sue Lee Piano Recital, Music Center of the Northwest, Seattle (2018)
Winter Piano Concert, Maison de la Musique (2018)
Selected through the Woo-In Art Hall Young Artist Audition
Selected through the Lee Won Cultural Art Center “Young Artist & Rising Star” Audition
Performed at major venues including Mapo Art Center, Ceramic Palace Hall, Youngsan Grace Hall, Yamaha Hall, TCC Art Hall, Cosmos Art Hall, L&M Art Hall and more.
1st Prize, Virtuoso International Competition
1st Prize, Mozart Korea Competition
2nd Prize, Korea-Germany Brahms Association Competition
2nd Prize, Han-Eum Competition
2nd Prize, Seoul National Symphony Orchestra Competition
2nd Prize, Seoul Arts Competition
2nd Prize, Korea-Russia Cultural Exchange Competitions
Prizewinner, Ceramic Palace Hall, Korea Piano Association, Soongsil University Competitions
Olivier Gardon · Roland Proell · Ronan O’Hora · Enrico Elisi · Jeno Jandó · Timothy Jones · David Westfall · Piotr Kupka · Kim Jung-kwon
Founder, The Piano Concert for adults (2015–2019)
Founder, Adult Piano Community “Crocodile & Plover” (2016–2018)
Masterclass Instructor, Konkuk University Piano Club (2016)
Organizer, Children’s Piano Recital (2023)
Opera audition accompanist, Seoul Arts Center
Extensive collaboration with students from major institutions (Korea National University of Arts, Yonsei University , Royal Academy of Music, etc.)
Competition accompanist for major national contests such as Sungjung Competition, La Bella Vocal Competition, Daegu Vocal Competition, Nanpa Competition, Music Journal Competition, Music Education Newspaper Competition etc.
Chamber music, choir, and hotel performance experience
Child Counseling: Therapeutic Approaches through Play and Arts
(Baekseok University, K-MOOC, 2026)
Techniques and Applications of Play Therapy
Characteristics and Process
Counseling Practice
Psychological Assessment through Play and Arts
Introduction to Counseling
(Seoul National University, Prof. Chang-dae Kim, K-MOOC, 2026)
Psychology of Emotion and Behavior
(Seoul National University, Prof. So-won Han, K-MOOC, 2026)