Praised as “a rare virtuoso of the flute” by Libération, Sooyun Kim has established herself as one of the rare flute soloists on the classical music scene. Since her concerto debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, she has enjoyed a flourishing career performing with orchestras, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, Munich Chamber Orchestra, and Boston Pops. She has been presented in recital in Budapest’s Liszt Hall, Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, and Kobe’s Bunka Hall. Her European debut recital at the Louvre was streamed live on medici.tv. A winner of the Georg Solti Foundation Career Grant, she has received numerous international awards and prizes including the third prize at the ARD International Flute Competition. Her summer appearances include the Music@Menlo, Spoleto USA, Yellow Barn, Rockport, Olympic, Charlottesville, Ravinia, and Tanglewood festivals. Her special interest in interdisciplinary art has led her to collaborate with many artists, dancers, and museums around the world such as Sol Lewitt, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Glassmuseet Ebeltoft in Denmark. She choreographed and performed in dance works for Chamber Music Northwest and the Tivoli Dance Troupe in Denmark. An alum of CMS’s Bowers Program, she studied at the New England Conservatory under the tutelage of Paula Robison. She is currently on the faculty of the Longy School of Music of Bard College and teaches summer courses at Orford Musique. Kim plays a rare 18-karat gold flute specially made for her by Verne Q. Powell Flutes.
About
Concordia Collective
The Concordia Collective emerges as a dynamic duo, born from the collaboration of flutist Sooyun Kim and harpsichordist Kenneth Weiss. Together, they showcase their exceptional talents in meticulously curated programs that traverse music from the 16th Century to the current times, offering audiences unique and innovative experiences.
Originating from different corners of the world, Sooyun and Kenneth first encountered each other over a decade ago as fellow members of the esteemed Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. United by a common artistic vision, they quickly forged a deep connection as like-minded artists.
With a repertoire that includes original compositions and reimagined transcriptions, The Concordia Collective takes audiences on a captivating journey into a realm of pure expression and enchantment. Their performances uplift and transport listeners, creating lasting and memorable musical experience.
Sample Programs
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Tarquinio Merula (1595-1665)
Capriccio Cromatico
Jacques-Martin Hotteterre (1674-1763)
Première Suite
I. Lentement-Gay
II. Allemande la Royale
III. Rondeau Le Duc d’Orleans
IV. Sarabande la d’Armagnac
V. Gigue la Folichon
Johann Sebastien Bach (1685-1750)
Trio Sonata No.2 in e minor, BWV 526
I. Vivace
II. Largo
III. Allegro
Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Fantasia in F-sharp minor Wq 67
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Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Syrinx for solo flute
Edgar Varese (1883-1965)
Density 21.5 for solo flute
György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Passacaglia Ungherese for solo harpsichord
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Suite Française
I. Bransle de Bourgogne
II. Pavane
III. Petit Marche Militaire
IV. Complainte
V. Bransle de Champagne
VI. Sicilienne, Carillon
George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Three Preludes
I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
II. Andante con moto e poco rubato
III. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
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J.S. Bach Trio Sonatas BWV 525-530
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