Texu Kim

Korean-American composer Texu Kim (김택수)’s music transforms unconventional sources—ranging from everyday encounters to overlooked human stories—into sophisticated, culturally grounded works infused with clarity, wit, and nuance.  
Winner of the 2026 American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, his music has earned honors and awards from the Barlow Prize, Fromm Foundation, Civitella Ranieri Foundation, Isang Yun Foundation, and Ilshin Foundation, and has been performed by the New York Philharmonic, LA Phil, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, and many more.