Successfully selected from the KCCUK’s New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present pianist Hwanhee Kim this Autumn. This performance will focus on Kuk-jin Kim (1930-2020) whose work represents a groundbreaking and deeply personal synthesis of Gugak (Traditional Korean Music) with Western classical forms.
Programme
J.S. Bach (arr. F. Busoni) – Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I call on Thee, Lord Jesus Christ)
R. Schumann – Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82
Kuk-jin Kim – Selections from Pieces of Korean Rhythm for Piano, Op.36
- No. 13 Taepyeongga (태평가)
- No. 14 Pungnyeonga (풍년가)
- No. 18 Maehwa Taryeong (매화타령)
- No. 19 Betteulga (베틀가)