Pianists: David Wang, Fabio Governato, Jade Yeehyun Jwa, Joy Li, Jun Zhai, Omar Machin, Thuy Nguyen, Yoon Jeong, and Yuan-Mao Chueh
Director: Mia HyeYeon Kim
00:00 Intro: Mia HyeYeon Kim: Ballade No. 4 by F. Chopin
00:31 Yuan-Mao Chueh: Arabesque No. 1 in E Major by C. Debussy
05:20 Jade Yeehyun Jwa: Etude Op. 25 No. 1 in A-flat Major by F. Chopin
08:26 Omar Machin: Butterfly Waltz by B. Crain
11:56 Joy Li: Liebeslied (Love's Sorrow) by F. Kreisler arr. S. Rachmaninoff
17:17 Yoon Jeong: Edo by Iwamizu
20:33 Yoon Jeong: Fantaisie-Impromptu in C# minor, Op. 66 by F. Chopin
26:01 Jun Zhai: Makrokosmos Vol. 1 No. 11 'Dream Images' by G. Crumb
29:48 Jun Zhai: Images Book I No. 1 'Relets dans l'eau' (Reflections in the water) by C. Debussy
35:23 David Wang: Sonata in B minor (mm. 1-119) by F. Liszt
39:57 Thuy Nguyen: Piano Sonata in A Major Op. 2 No. 2, 1st mvt by L.v. Beethoven
45:36 Thuy Nguyen: Fantasiestücke No. 2 'Aufschwung' by R. Schumann
49:09 Fabio Governato: Phantom Rider from Lyric Preludes in Romantic Style by W. Gillock
Mia Kim's piano studio comprises a remarkable group of adult amateur pianists. Balancing full-time careers or college studies, they demonstrate incredible dedication and passion for music by finding time to practice and perfect their craft.
This concert marks the first winter studio recital of 2024, showcasing a diverse program that spans classical, contemporary, and new-age genres. Their commitment and artistry are truly inspiring, and this event celebrates their hard work and love for piano music.
