Despite his clear adroitness and dexterity when it comes to executing works on piano, there’s a gentle poetry and pure expression to Seong-Jin Cho’s music. Whether he’s dazzling with technical prowess on a Mozart piece or letting his emotions spill out on a Debussy number, the virtuoso always takes the listener on a romantic or dramatic journey. He’s been a leading pianist on the world stage since 2015, when he became the first Korean musician to win the International Chopin Piano Competition, and he’s released successful albums, played huge concerts and garnered major awards ever since.