Following performances at La Scala in Milan and in Riga, Hyung-ki Joo will be appearing alongside acclaimed soprano Asmik Grigorian in the sensational recital A Diva is Born at the Vienna State Opera on 2 December.

In an extensive interview for the World Federation of International Music Competitions, Hyung-ki Joo spoke about the humorous side of classical composers, about his collaborations with personalities such as Gidon Kremer, Asmik Grigorian and, early in his career, Yehudi Menuhin, and about his plans as the new Artistic Director of the Menuhin Competition.