Christian Yom (b. 2005) is a Korean-American composer whose cross-cultural narratives emerge from a personal engagement with the classical tradition. Equally shaped by his reverence for traditional Korean folk music and the Western canon, his work weaves the intersection of expressive immediacy, meticulous craft, and cultural idioms.

Fusing wide-ranging influences into emotionally compelling musical architectures, Christian’s music has received recognition including Harvard University’s 2025 Bohemians Prize for Best Solo Composition, the Morton Gould Young Composer Award, and honors as a YoungArts Finalist in Classical Music. He has received fellowships and commissions from institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Southern California, YoungArts alumnus Zachary Costello, and the New England Conservatory’s Philharmonia. Christian has also studied and worked closely with composers John Corigliano, Kati Agócs, Justin Dello Joio, and Efstratios Minakakis.

Christian is currently pursuing a dual degree, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Harvard University alongside a Master of Music in Composition at the New England Conservatory. He is deeply interested in engaging non-musical disciplines as part of his artistic development, seeking a broader, more worldly perspective to inform his art. Outside of music, he enjoys weight training, exploring food cultures, and following pursuits that reflect his love for nature and structures.