Jasmine Choi is celebrated worldwide for her extraordinary virtuosity, acclaimed recordings, and a robust online presence that reaches more than one million followers across social media. Renowned for pushing the instrument’s traditional boundaries, she has become an icon of the flute in the 21st century.
Born in Korea into a third-generation family of musicians, Choi discovered the flute at 9 and at 16, she moved to the U.S., entering at the Curtis Institute of Music with Julius Baker and Jeffrey Khaner, followed by graduate studies at Juilliard School. Upon graduation, she served as associate principal flute of the Cincinnati Symphony under Paavo Järvi, and principal flute of the Vienna Symphony under Fabio Luisi, before launching her full-time career as soloist.
Choi has appeared with leading ensembles including the Vienna Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Salzburg Mozarteum, Berlin Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, and Seoul Philharmonic. She has performed on primary stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, and her performance of Arirang at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics remains a cultural milestone. Chamber collaborations with artists including Martha Argerich, Robert Levin, Kit Armstrong, Julien Quentin, Sumi Jo, and the Schumann Quartet showcase her versatility, from intimate recitals to dynamic ensemble projects. Her discography spans Sony Classical releases, solo albums, and original arrangements, with more than 15 flute concertos composed for her.
Beyond performance, she designed her own signature flute case, praised for its innovation, and published best-selling educational works and arrangements with Theodore Presser Company and Seoul Music Publishing.
Dedicated to mentorship, Choi has taught master classes at Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Harvard University, and Vienna’s Universität für Musik. She currently serves as professor at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, guiding the next generation of flutists.