Erin Varga-Won, a pianist of American and South Korean dual heritage, is establishing herself as a versatile artist specializing in opera coaching and collaborative piano. Her musical journey began at South Korea’s premier institutions, the Yewon Arts School and Seoul Arts High School, followed by a degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the prestigious Seoul National University. Currently based in Vienna, the capital of classical music, she is refining her craft at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK). Specializing in Opera Coaching, she studies under the mentorship of Lorenz Aichner and Kristin Okerlund. Her recent artistic engagements highlight her versatility across eras and styles. A key highlight of 2025 was her engagement at the “Opera by the Fjord” Academy in Norway, where she served as a repetiteur for Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel and Wagner’s Die Walküre. Notably, she also performed the harpsichord continuo for Mozart’s Don Giovanni, demonstrating her sensitivity to recitative accompaniment. In Vienna, she recently performed at the Theater Akzent for the MUK production of Xavier Montsalvatge’s opera Babel 46 and presented the lieder recital “Alma & Gustav” at the historic Ehrbarsaal. Prior to focusing on the collaborative arts, Erin Varga-Won built a strong foundation as a soloist. She is a prize-winner of numerous national and international piano competitions and has performed in South Korea, Germany, Mexico, and the USA. Her early dedication to opera was evident in successful concert projects in Seoul, such as “Donizetti vs. Rossini” and “Verdi vs. Puccini,” where she served as both pianist and musical director.