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| ▲ The poster of the Concert, Courtesy of Credia Music & Artists |
Renowned Korean violinist Chung Kyung-wha and acclaimed pianist Lim Dong-hyek are set to perform together for the first time in a duo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on September 6. This performance marks their inaugural collaboration as a duo, although they previously performed together as part of a quintet in Schubert's "Trout" Quintet in 2017.
Chung, a trailblazer in Korean classical music, selected Lim for her fall recital tour, recognizing his exceptional talent early in his career and offering him musical support for many years, as stated by Credia, the organizer of the recital.
The program will feature Chung opening with Bach's Partita No. 2 for solo violin, a piece that became one of her signature works following the release of her album, “Bach: Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas,” in 2016.
Following this, the duo will perform Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 3 and Franck's Violin Sonata, showcasing their musical synergy.
Both Chung and Lim come from musical families. Born in 1948, Chung gained international acclaim in 1967 by winning the prestigious Leventritt Competition. Her subsequent performances with top orchestras around the globe, under the baton of renowned conductors such as Andre Previn, Georg Solti, Klaus Tennstedt, Riccardo Muti, Bernard Haitink, Daniel Barenboim, and Claudio Abbado, solidified her reputation. Alongside her siblings, pianist-turned-conductor Chung Myung-whun and cellist Chung Myung-wha, she formed The Chung Trio.
Lim, now 40, has achieved significant accolades in the international music scene. He won first place at the Long-Thibaud Competition in France in 2001, securing five awards including the Solo Recital Prize, Orchestra Prize, and French Composer Interpretation Prize. He also earned third place at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2003 and shared third place with his older brother Lim Dong-min at the 15th International Chopin Competition in 2005. In 2007, he was a joint fourth-place winner at the 13th Tchaikovsky International Competition.
Before their Seoul performance, Chung and Lim will present their duo recital at the Sori Arts Center in North Jeolla Province on August 16, as part of the Jeonju International Sori Festival. This year’s festival features 105 performances across 78 programs, including traditional Korean music, classical music, and world music.
Sayart / Claire Seo, ssjjyy516@gmail.com
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| ▲ The poster of the Concert, Courtesy of Credia Music & Artists |
Renowned Korean violinist Chung Kyung-wha and acclaimed pianist Lim Dong-hyek are set to perform together for the first time in a duo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on September 6. This performance marks their inaugural collaboration as a duo, although they previously performed together as part of a quintet in Schubert's "Trout" Quintet in 2017.
Chung, a trailblazer in Korean classical music, selected Lim for her fall recital tour, recognizing his exceptional talent early in his career and offering him musical support for many years, as stated by Credia, the organizer of the recital.
The program will feature Chung opening with Bach's Partita No. 2 for solo violin, a piece that became one of her signature works following the release of her album, “Bach: Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas,” in 2016.
Following this, the duo will perform Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 3 and Franck's Violin Sonata, showcasing their musical synergy.
Both Chung and Lim come from musical families. Born in 1948, Chung gained international acclaim in 1967 by winning the prestigious Leventritt Competition. Her subsequent performances with top orchestras around the globe, under the baton of renowned conductors such as Andre Previn, Georg Solti, Klaus Tennstedt, Riccardo Muti, Bernard Haitink, Daniel Barenboim, and Claudio Abbado, solidified her reputation. Alongside her siblings, pianist-turned-conductor Chung Myung-whun and cellist Chung Myung-wha, she formed The Chung Trio.
Lim, now 40, has achieved significant accolades in the international music scene. He won first place at the Long-Thibaud Competition in France in 2001, securing five awards including the Solo Recital Prize, Orchestra Prize, and French Composer Interpretation Prize. He also earned third place at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2003 and shared third place with his older brother Lim Dong-min at the 15th International Chopin Competition in 2005. In 2007, he was a joint fourth-place winner at the 13th Tchaikovsky International Competition.
Before their Seoul performance, Chung and Lim will present their duo recital at the Sori Arts Center in North Jeolla Province on August 16, as part of the Jeonju International Sori Festival. This year’s festival features 105 performances across 78 programs, including traditional Korean music, classical music, and world music.
Sayart / Claire Seo, ssjjyy516@gmail.com
