Hye Rim Ma was born in Busan, South Korea, and began taking piano lessons at the age of four. After completing her studies at the Busan Arts High School, she studied piano at Yonsei University in Seoul, where she graduated with highest honors and a scholarship. She continued her studies at the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts under Prof. Michael Hauber, where she earned her degree, passed her concert exam, and completed her chamber music studies – all with the highest marks.
As a student, she participated in numerous master classes taught by renowned musicians, winning several awards at national and international competitions. She has also received various scholarships, including the Deutschlandstipendium.
As a soloist, she has performed with the Kurpfälzisches Chamber Orchestra, the Baden-Baden Philharmonic, and the Southwest German Philharmonic of Konstanz. Chamber music and accompaniment are a central focus of her artistic work. As a chamber musician, she performs frequently with various ensembles and plays concerts at festivals and renowned concert venues. Furthermore, she regularly accompanies concerts, master classes, competitions, and orchestra auditions. From 2017 to 2024, she served as a lecturer in accompaniment and chamber music at the International Summer Academy at Schloss Heiligenberg, and since 2018 she has provided piano accompaniment at the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts.
In 2014 – while still a student – her deep passion for choral music sparked her close affiliation with the Bachchor Heidelberg, and she has masterfully accompanied the choir ever since.
With her many years of experience as a chamber musician, accompanist and orchestra pianist, Hye Rim combines stylistic versatility with a dedicated and sensitive approach to musical collaboration.