Joseph Choi is a Korean-American pianist celebrated for his sensitive and sincere artistry across solo, chamber, and collaborative performances. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied under Anton Nel, and a Master of Music from The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Jerome Lowenthal and Matti Raekallio.

Joseph has earned numerous awards, including Second Prize at the NTD International Piano Competition and Best Performance of a Baroque Composer at the San Antonio International Piano Competition. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Aspen Music Festival, and collaborated with ensembles including the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the Aeolus Quartet.

A versatile and community-driven artist, Joseph has served as Assistant Conductor for the Vienna Opera Academy, held faculty appointments at Concordia University, and served on the boards of Panoramic Voices and the Pflugerville Arts Council. He currently works as a Teaching Artist and Pianist for Austin Opera, Pianist for the GRAMMY®-winning choir Conspirare, Staff Accompanist at Huston-Tillotson University, and Organist at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. He is also Music Director for One Ounce Opera’s Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera, an annual showcase of contemporary chamber opera in Austin.