The Whole Note Podcast

Oct 26 2024 21 ep. 65 mins 4

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Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I'm cellist, Shinyoung Kim and I will be your host of the Whole Note Podcast. In this podcast series, we will explore the different hurdles that one may come across when navigating the world of classical music in the 21st century. Along with the challenges, we will also indulge in the joys of the art form and discuss why music is more essential than ever before. With my many esteemed guests, we will cover a wide array of different topics that are pertinent to the modern musician. I hope that you find these discussions educational and helpful towards your own journey and pursuit in sharing your artistic voice.

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Episode 21 w/ Sydney Lee

Oct 26 2024 70 mins

Korean-American cellist Sydney Lee has established herself as an artist of refined elegance and profound sincerity. She garnered recognition when she claimed both 1st prize at the 2022 Washington International Competition and 2nd prize at the 2022 Classic Strings International Competition. Most recently, she was awarded the inaugural $50,000 Gurrena Fellowship from Meadowmount Scho

Episode 20 w/ Christine J. Lee

Oct 20 2024 72 mins

Motivated and hungry for new experiences, Korean-born, Philadelphia-made cellist and activist, Christine J. Lee, crosses cultural boundaries through music and aims to connect people around the world. She is the most recent winner of the Isang Yun international competition in Korea as well as a laureate of the first Queen Elisabeth International Cello Competition. Some of her highli

Episode 19 w/ Maron Khoury

Oct 06 2024 68 mins

At age 20, virtuoso flutist Maron Anis Khoury became the youngest musician to join the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Born in the village of Tarshiha, Galilee, to a musical family, Khoury started playing the flute at the age of 11. Three years later, he was admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia to study with renowned flutist Jeffrey Khaner. Prior to his enrollm

Episode 18 w/ Isabelle Ai Durrenberger

Sep 26 2024 67 mins

American violinist Isabelle Ai Durrenberger is praised for her imaginative, striking performances and her ability to communicate with sincere artistry. Currently based in New York City, Isabelle is a 2023-25 fellow of Carnegie Hall's renowned Ensemble Connect program. An avid chamber musician, Isabelle is recognized nationally for her unique collaborative instincts. Her 2024-25 sea

Episode 17 w/ Gaeun Kim (김가은)

Aug 15 2024 42 mins

Gaeun Kim, a 20-year-old cellist based in New York, has been spotlighted as an outstanding virtuosic performer and a winner of numerous competitions worldwide. Her journey began with winning both the first prize and the special award at the Antonio Janigro Competition in Zagreb, Croatia at her age of 10. She has also secured first prizes in the Liezen International Competition, Dav

Episode 16 w/ Sami Seif

Aug 09 2024 51 mins

Sami Seif (b. 1998) is a Lebanese composer, music theorist and pianist. His music is inspired by the aesthetics, philosophies, paradigms and poetry of his Middle-Eastern heritage. His work has been described as “very tasteful and flavorful” with “beautiful, sensitive writing!” His latest musical concerns center around the phenomenology of time and of differi

Episode 15 w/ Timothy Chooi

Jul 22 2024 87 mins

Internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi, (pronounced as “Chewy,”) has captivated audiences worldwide with his virtuosic and finely nuanced performances. He is highly sought after for his passionate renditions and extensive repertoire, as well as his exceptional ability to connect with a global audience, amassing a media following of millions of viewers who hav

Episode 14 w/ Oliver Herbert

Jun 26 2024 71 mins

Oliver Herbert is a concert cellist with a rapidly growing international presence. The recipient of a 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Oliver's natural musicianship and connective performances are carving a unique path in the world of music. As a soloist, Oliver has appeared with world renowned orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, working w

Episode 13 w/ Jonathan Swensen

Jun 10 2024 77 mins

Rising star of the cello Jonathan Swensen is the recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant and was recently featured as both Musical America's ‘New Artist of the Month' and ‘One to Watch' in Gramophone Magazine. Jonathan first fell in love with the cello upon hearing the Elgar Concerto at the age of six, and ultimately made his concerto debut performing that very

Episode 12 w/ Stephen Tavani

May 16 2024 58 mins

Violinist Stephen Tavani is Assistant Concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra and has appeared as guest concertmaster with many other orchestras including the Indianapolis, Houston and Kansas City Symphonies. The New York Times commented about his playing that “…Tavani sometimes cooled his tone to the smoothness of frosted glass, adding a soft-focus filter to the chis