Adrian Cho is an 8th-grade pianist who began studying piano at age six. He has won First Place in several prestigious competitions, including the Elite International Music Competition, Vivo International Music Competition, Prima Volta Music Competition, New York International Music Competition, and Crescendo International Music Competition. He also received Third Place in the Camerata Artists International Competition.
Adrian has performed at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City. Beyond competitions, he shares his music through community outreach, performing at nursing homes and underserved venues, and participating in fundraising concerts supporting music education in Mongolia.
In addition to piano, Adrian plays violin in his school orchestra and the All North Jersey Honors Orchestra. He is also a competitive fencer and holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Watch Adrian Cho perform Pour le Piano: Prelude by Debussy on the piano for the 2025 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.