시음 /si-üm/
Jeeyoon Kim, piano

La plus que lente by Claude Debussy

Sonata in E major, K.380 by Dominico Scarlatti

Sonata in D minor, K.1 (L. 366) by Dominico Scarlatti

Chaconne in G major, HWV 435 by George Frideric Handel

Vocalise by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Etude in E-flat minor, Op. 39, No. 5 by Sergei Rachmaninoff

Reflets dans l’eau (Reflections in the water) by Claude Debussy

Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (Steps to Parnassus) by Claude Debussy

Concert Etude, Op. 40, No. 6, "Pastoral" by Nicolai Kapustin

Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22 by Frédéric Chopin

Join us for a unique classical concert experience by an award-winning classical pianist, Jeeyoon Kim, for her newest concert project, /si-úm/, blends a classical piano with poetry and black and white photography. 시음, pronounced as /si-úm/, means poetry and music in Korean. In search of that special connection between music and words, Jeeyoon is collaborating with famed poets and writers for this project, including South Korea’s Tae-Joo Na (나태주), the former world champion surfer and author Shaun Tomson, Poet Laureate, Ron Salisbury, and the famous poet, Rudy Francisco. In this concert, you will experience how Jeeyoon incorporates storytelling woven into classical music with poetry and photography. Kim delights audiences with innovative concert experiences imbued with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. A native of South Korea, Kim has inspired a dedicated and passionate fan base by defying conventional wisdom and expanding on the traditional classical concert experience. She is an art activist, educator, podcaster, award-winning performer, and author of her newest book, "Whenever You're Ready.”