Hye-Won Suh has established herself as one of New Zealand’s leading flutists, admired for the refinement, versatility and expressive character of her playing. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player, she has appeared with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Auckland Symphony Orchestra. In 2025, she joined the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra as Principal Flute.

Hye-Won’s musical journey has taken her from the University of Auckland, where she completed her Master of Music, to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. There, she studied under the mentorship of Elizabeth Rowe, former Principal Flute of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, while also gaining inspiration from masterclasses with internationally acclaimed flutists Amy Porter, Marina Piccinini and Paula Robison.

Her artistry has been recognised through numerous awards and competition successes. She was awarded first prize at both the KBB New Zealand Woodwind Competition and Tauranga Performing Arts Competition, and became the youngest finalist in the Australian Flute Competition. As a concerto soloist, Hye-Won has performed Ibert’s Flute Concerto, Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G, and many more.

With a musical voice shaped by international training and the cultural richness of Aotearoa, Hye-Won brings a distinctive sense of connection to the concert halls. She is also a passionate advocate for female classical musicians and takes a keen interest in new music and contemporary repertoire of New Zealand.