Presented by the Korean American Diaspora Foundation, this concert offers a powerful musical reflection on resilience, memory, and collective hope. The program includes Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, followed by the Emperor Piano Concerto performed by the distinguished pianist HaeSun Paik. The evening culminates in the world premiere of The Grass Still Grows by Texu Kim, a cantata that gives voice to stories of community and remembrance. Under the direction of conductor Dongmin Kim, the performance invites the audience to experience the enduring pursuit of freedom through music that remembers, resists, and heals.
Beethoven | Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Beethoven | Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 Emperor
Texu Kim | The Grass Still Grows (들풀): A Cantata for Community, Memory, and Hope* (premiere)
*commissioned by Korean Methodist Church & Institute
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Presented in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korean independence and the opening of the Korean Independence Memorial Hall at KMCI in New York, this concert is organized by the Korean American Diaspora Foundation, in partnership with the Korean Music Foundation and the New York Classical Players. It is supported by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of Korea, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York, and the Korean Cultural Center New York.
