STAR-CROSSED LOVERS 2024-25 Concert Season

Experience the mesmerizing talent of South Korean virtuoso Ji in Yang as she graces the stage with a captivating program. Her performance will include selections from Bizet’s "Carmen," the poignant "Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto" by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang, and Bernstein’s dynamic "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story."

Program Details:

Violinist: Ji in Yang
Pieces: Bizet: Selections from "Carmen"
He Zhanhao and Chen Gang: The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story"

Ji in Yang began her musical journey at the age of six and has since become a celebrated violinist known for her expressive and nuanced performances. She has collaborated with prestigious ensembles in both the United States and Korea, including the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra. Her solo performance at Cadogan Hall was hailed as ‘brilliantly played’ by the United Kingdom’s Musical Opinion.

Ms. Yang’s impressive educational background includes Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the Juilliard School, an Artist Diploma from Yale University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She studied under renowned instructors Hyo Kang, Dorothy DeLay, and Daniel Phillips.

Adding to the magic of her performance, Ms. Yang plays on a historic Petrus Guarnerius violin, crafted in Venice in 1723. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the artistry of Ji in Yang in a concert that promises to be both moving and unforgettable.

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