At the age of 22, he made his Berlin debut at the Philharmonie, showcasing his artistry with Dvorak's Concerto—a performance that marked the initiation of several subsequent appearances on its prestigious stage.
His presence has been noted in esteemed concert halls worldwide, including the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the National Concert Hall in Spain, Wigmore Hall in London, Gasteig in Munich, National Concert Hall in Taiwan, Zeneakademia in Budapest, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Tongyeong Concert Hall in South Korea, among others.
He has served as a soloist in collaboration with several esteemed orchestras, encompassing notable ensembles such as the Berliner Symphoniker, Deutscher Kammerorchester Berlin, Enescu Festival Orchestra, Jenaer Symphoniker, Nüremberg Symphoniker, Chamber Orchestra of Andrés Segovia, Tonyeong Festival Orchestra, Extremadura Symphony Orchestra, Harbin Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Clásica Santa Cecilia, Liepaja Amber Sound Symphony Orchestra, RCSMM Symphony Orchestra, to name a few.
Mon-Puo has garnered a multitude of awards throughout his musical journey. In 2010, he received the distinguished title of "Extraordinary Musician" from his hometown, assuming the role of a cultural ambassador abroad. From 2012 to 2014, he achieved notable success in international competitions, securing prizes such as the Davydov Competition in Latvia (1st place), Brahms Competition in Austria (3rd place), and Pedro Bote Competition in Spain (1st place). During this period, he was also honored with the diploma for the most outstanding string chamber group at the Reina Sofia School of Music, presented by Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain. Furthermore, he was granted a scholarship from the Kronberg Academy during the Kronberg Academy Cello Masterclasses.
His achievements extended from 2015 onward, claiming victories in the Llanes International Cello Competition (1st place) and earning the 2nd prize in the Isang Yun International Cello Competition in Tongyeong, South Korea. The same year saw him awarded the 1st prize in the International Chamber Music Bacewicz Competition as part of a cello/piano duo. Subsequent achievements include the 3rd Prize in the Enescu Competition in Romania, recognition for the best interpretations of Bach in the 2018 Khachaturian Competition, the 29th Chimei Award for the Arts, the 5th prize in the Schoenfeld Competition in Harbin, China and the 2nd prize in the Domnick competition in Stuttgart.
Mon-Puo's musical journey took a significant turn as he joined the Kelemen Quartet, investing three years in the interpretation of essential quartet repertoire. This experience not only refined his technical proficiency but also enriched his artistic expression, contributing significantly to his growth as a chamber musician.
Aligned with his commitment to improvisation, Mon-Puo tours with Stegreif, the Improvising Symphonic Orchestra. His primary aim remains to broaden the accessibility of the concert hall experience, reflecting his conviction that classical music should be universally accessible.
In harmony with this vision, Mon-Puo collaborates extensively with the artist "Ecce Cello." Together, they craft performances and projects that transcend traditional boundaries, resonating with current events.
Mon-Puo has a strong passion for contemporary and chamber music, dedicating a month each summer since 2020 to the Yellow Barn festival in Vermont. There, he collaborates with influential composers such as Brett Dean, McMillan, and Shulamit Ran. Additionally, he frequently participates in chamber music festivals, sharing the stage with notable partners like Andreas Ottensamer, Vilde Frang, Wen-Sinn Yang, Alexander Gadjiev, and Clara Jumi Kang.
Mon-Puo studied intensively under Natalia Shakhovskaya and Ivan Monighetti at the Queen Sofia Superior Music School. Following the culmination of his studies in Madrid, he pursued advanced studies at the University of the Arts in Berlin, in the class of the esteemed professor Jens Peter Maintz.
Mon-Puo performs mainly on a cello made by V.Ruggieri from 1696.