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Chung Myung-whuns Sister Dies

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  • Published Aug 21, 2007 4:47 pm KST
  • Updated Aug 21, 2007 4:47 pm KST

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia

Staff Reporter

Chung Myung-soh, the eldest sister of maestro conductor Chung Myung-whun, died of cancer on Monday. She was 66 years old. Chung passed away in her home in Los Angeles.

Chung Myung-soh was the eldest of seven brothers and sisters. She graduated from the prestigious Julliard School. A distinguished flutist, she later went on to become a choir conductor.

The Chung family is known for their outstanding musical talent. Chung Myung-whun is a world-renowned conductor, while Chung Kyung-hwa is a prominent violinist and Chung Myung-wha is a well-known cellist.

The funeral will be held on the morning of Aug. 23 at a church near her home in Los Angeles.

cathy@koreatimes.co.kr