Biography

Kenny Lee has established himself as an outstanding artist and leader both on the podium and as a cellist. Praised for his “lyricism, drive, tenderness, and passion” (The Times Argus), he has performed as a conductor, recitalist, and chamber musician throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Lee was recently appointed as the Orchestra Conductor and Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa. Additionally, he is the conductor of the prestigious Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Philharmonic Orchestra. Recent conducting highlights include collaborations with the Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Jerusalem Symphony, Moravská Filharmonie Olomouc, Lviv National Philharmonic, Gwinnett Chamber Orchestra, Illinois All-State Orchestra. Prior to his appoint at Iowa, Lee was the orchestra director at Western Illinois University and has led the WIU Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra with thrilling and adventurous programs…