Performing Debussy art songs with the fabulous Ms. Mandy Brown at Matinee-M, McLean, VA.
Performing Beethoven and Bruch pieces with friends from NSO at Matinee-M.
After a dress rehearsal with the group of Baltimore Musicales musicians, performing pieces by women composer at Grace United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore musicales “Phenomenal Women” Recital at Broadmead. We truly enjoyed our time here with such a warm and welcoming audience. Cockeysville, MD
Trio Les Amorces performing at the Calvary UMC recital series. We are currently expanding repertoire. More to come, friends! Frederik, MD
My very first studio recital. I’m very very proud of my students!
Post studio recital reception for my students. I knew my students would love piano cupcakes :D
Performing an art song as a part of Baltimore Musicales
Serving as a pianist for the George Washington University Choir at the Flagg building, Washington, DC
Taking my students to Helen Grimaud’s Ravel piano concerto performance with NSO at the Kennedy Center
Performing a solo recital at Ingleside at Rock Creek is always a pleasure. The audience is incredibly welcoming, supportive, and just as passionate about music as I am. Washington, DC.
Sharing insights about the pieces I perform is a crucial part of the recital experience, especially when the audience is a curious and engaged group.
Performing a four-hand recital at the Emerson Salon Avenue recital series with my childhood friend Dr. Min Young Park
With my music mentor, Mr. Lambert Orkis. Every time I visit him, I leave feeling enlightened and deeply inspired.
Directing house concerts has become a significant part of my life. I love curating beautiful programs and feel fortunate to invite talented local musicians while getting to know the community I’m a part of.
Getting ready to record the house concert at Matinee-M
Judging a piano competition at the UMBC concert hall.
My teaching studio at the Washington Conservatory of Music. It’s so fun to look through some scores when I’m not teaching, Glen echo, MD
My student playing for a judged recital. I get more nervous when my students play! Glen Echo, MD
Playing the first round at the Hastings International Piano Competition, Hastings, England
With my host family at the Hastings International Piano Competition. They are such kind and supportive people. I was very lucky to have them!
I must have been playing some lyrical/sad passages?
Playing a concerto round.
The piano I practiced on for several weeks in my host family's living room while preparing for the competition. Hastings, England
Playing a prelude to the choir recital at the Flagg building, Washington, DC
A sad story: I was competing in the Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona, Spain, when I got pickpocketed and lost everything just before my first round. My host family comforted me with warm tea, but it left me with some tough memories of Barcelona.
Choosing between two pianos to have a solo recital for. There’s always a better fit.
After a guest solo recital invited by the Northwest Florida Symphony, Niceville, FL
Award ceremony at the Wideman International Piano Competition, Shreveport, LA
After performing a recital at Yongsan art hall in Seoul, Korea
Perlman and Kissin’s duo recital. What a treat! Washington, DC
Talking to the judge members after getting awarded at the Dallas International Piano Competition, Dallas, TX
Playing a final concerto round at the competition, Dallas, TX
Impromptu living room recital at my friend’s summer house in Greenwich, CT
What a beautiful space to have a piano in!
Going to the Kennedy Center is like a mini escape for me! ;)
Watching a masterclass at the Oberlin Conservatory. There’s always much to learn at the masterclasses.
One of the DMA recitals at Griswold Hall, Baltimore, MD
I will never forget the three weeks I spent studying with Dmitri Bashkirov at the Mozarteum Academy. Though he can be an intimidating teacher, his deep love for music was undeniable, and I was able to connect with his passion. We miss you. In Salzburg, Austria
Petite Piano Festival at the Washington Conservatory of Music. So proud of my little students!
Visiting Mozart’s birthplace! Salzburg, Austria
My final DMA solo recital at the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, MD
Concerto Recital at the Friedberg Hall at the Peabody institute, Baltimore, MD
Checking out piano for the lecture recital at the George Washington University, Washington, DC
My New York Debut at the Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital hall, New York, NY
Performing a full solo recital at the Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, invitation from Velia International Music Festival, I was very nervous but very excited at the same time!
At the Green room of Weill Recital hall, warming up and getting ready for the recital
A little closer look at the stage, trying to achieve “golden touch (my teacher Boris Slutsky’s signature)”
Played in masterclass for Steven Hough, Baltimore, MD
Performing Brahms Violin Sonata No. 1 with Jihee Hong, Violinist, at the Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
Who knew I would settle in Northern Virginia after 10+ years when I came to play in Oakton with a violist from Oberlin in 2010!
With talented pianists from all around the world at the Gijon International Piano Festival, Gijon, Spain
After a group Master class at the Orford International Music Festival, with Andre Laplante, one of the most inspiring musicians, Orford, Canada
With Korean Symphony Orchestra, playing Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor, at the Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
With Jupiter String Quartet at the Banff International music Festival, Banff, Canada
Studying with John Perry at the Orford International Music Festival was such a treat! Orford, Canada
Surprise!
I've got a super cool story behind this! Back in 2010, I was working on my honors project at Oberlin Conservatory in their brand-new recording studio, Clonick Hall. Out of nowhere, Stevie Wonder (he was visiting for the graduation event )walked in with his entourage while I was in the middle of recording. He asked me to play one of the pieces I was working on, so I performed the entire Schubert Impromptu Op. 90 No. 3 for him.
After I finished, he surprised me by saying "thank you" in Korean! Then, he played and sang a song just for me as a response to my performance.
And, oh yes, when I posted the picture on Facebook, it blew up—my friends were so jealous!
With Marc Durand at the Gijon International Piano Festival, Gijon, Spain
Playing Two Piano Recital at Goodwin Recital Hall at the Peabody Institute, Baltimore, MD