HJ Lim

HJ Lim is a South Korean-born classical pianist who's made waves with her bold interpretations of classical heavyweights. Best known for her complete Beethoven piano sonatas cycle recorded in her 20s (a rare feat!), she brings fiery energy and fresh perspectives to familiar works. Her catalog shows range – from Ravel's dreamy soundscapes to Scriabin's mystic romanticism – always delivered with technical precision and emotional intensity. A child prodigy who started piano at 3, she trained at Paris's prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur before launching an international career that's earned her praise for pushing classical boundaries while respecting tradition. That "Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1" in your list? That's part of her game-changing complete set that made her one of classical music's most talked-about young artists.