Tammy S. Yi is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed conductor whose work embodies artistic excellence, cultural equity, and visionary leadership. As a first-generation Korean American, Yi brings to the podium a powerful personal narrative shaped by resilience, service, and an unshakable belief in music’s power to inspire, uplift, and transform lives.

Praised by Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto as “deeply grounded and impressively commanding conducting,” Yi is acclaimed for her architectural precision and emotionally compelling interpretations. Her presence on the podium has been described as “incredibly powerful,” reflecting her unique ability to unify ensembles and shape performances of profound structural and expressive integrity. Yi has been recognized for her exceptional artistry and visionary leadership by institutions across the globe. She was the 2025 Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellow and was awarded with an Artist Diploma with Distinction from the Orchestra of the Americas, where she was selected from an international cohort of emerging conductors for her distinguished musicianship and compelling presence on the podium.