이루마 Yiruma

We recently discovered Yiruma, a popular pianist and composer from South Korea. Wikipedia says this about him...

The name "Yiruma" translates into accomplishment in Korean. Yiruma's piano music is expressive and introspective. Although he is only 33 years old, Yiruma is internationally known for creating colorful music that uplifts spirits. He began playing the piano at the age of five, and moved to London when he was 11, in 1988, to study at The Purcell School of Music. He possessed dual citizenship of South Korea and England until 2006. In 2006, he gave up his UK citizenship to serve in the Navy of South Korea.

Here is a clip of him performing "Kiss The Rain."



You can hear more of his music and learn more about him on his website:

http://yiruma.com/