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KCC New Talents – Hwanhee Kim (piano)

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) … [Read More]

KCC New Talents: Seoyoung Park (gayageum)

Successfully selected from their New Talents Open Call, the Korean Cultural Centre UK is proud to present Seoyoung Park this October. Programme Introduction to Gayageum, followed by a Sanjo demonstration Sun and the Moon by Benjamin Blakeborough The Tale of the Rabbit by Benjamin Blakeborough Lotus Flower by Benjamin Blakeborough About the Artist Seoyoung Park is an international gayageum performer … [Read More]

Interplay – A Dialogue in Strings

For the September performance of New Talents, the KCCUK is delighted to introduce Esther Park (Violin) and Wallis Power (Cello), in collaboration with the Royal College of Music. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy ‘Interplay – A Dialogue in Strings’! Programme Part 1: Solo Voice and Cultural Resonance J. S. Bach – Violin Partita No.3 in E major I. Preludio II. … [Read More]

June New Talents: Kiyoka Hyun Duo

For the June performance of 2025 New Talents, we are delighted to introduce Kiyoka Hyun Duo, composed of Kiyoka Ohara (Flute) and Hyunjeong Hwang (Piano). Don’t miss this chance to enjoy Kiyoka Hyun Duo’s amazing musical adventure this June! Programme J.S. Bach Flute Sonata in E-flat major BWV821 I. Allegro moderato II. Siciliano III. Allegro G. … [Read More]

May new talents recital at the KCC: Uriah Piano Trio

For the May performance of New Talents, KCCUK are delighted to introduce Uriah Piano Trio, featuring Michelle Choi (Flute), Helen Meng (Piano) and Joseph Reynolds (Cello), in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music. Programme C. Debussy Piano Trio in G major I. Andantino con moto allegro II. Scherzo · Intermezzo. Moderato con allegro III. … [Read More]

New talents recital at the KCC: Neul Duo

For the first performance of 2025 New Talents, KCCUK will be hosting Neul Duo, composed of June Lee (Violin) and Seungyeon Lee (Guitar). Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Neul Duo’s amazing performance this April! About Neul Duo June (Violin) and Seungyeon (Guitar) have been performing together since 2022 and were recently awarded an Artist … [Read More]

August House Concert: The KBS Symphony Orchestra Quintet

Since 1956, the KBS Symphony Orchestra (KBSSO) has led Korea’s classical music community with high-caliber performances. Over 100 concerts yearly include subscription series, seasonal / thematic concerts, and invitational performances for cities, corporations, and cultural outreach across Korea. Broadcasts on TV and radio bring their admired music to the public anytime, anywhere. Renowned conductors like … [Read More]

June House Concert: Yunho Jeong (piano)

Programme: Nature, Spirit and Fantasy György Kurtág Play with Infinity from Játékok Sae-Ahm Kim Welle (2016/17) W.A.Mozart Fantasia in C minor K.475 Tōru Takemitsu Rain Tree Sketch II Olivier Messiaen L’alouette lulu (Catalogue d’oiseaux) György Kurtág Fugitive Thoughts About the Alberti Bass from Játékok F. Schubert Piano Sonata D.894 in G major, 1st mov. ‘Fantasie’ … [Read More]

May House Concert: Ambra Wind Quintet

For May’s House Concert at St James’s Piccadilly we will be hosting the Ambra quintet, composed of hornist Kiersten Gustafson, clarinetist Lucia Porcedda, oboist Rebecca Whitehouse, bassoonist Ruihan Kee and flutist DaSom Jeong. We’re very excited to invite you to this event as this is our first time presenting a wind quintet at our House … [Read More]

April House Concert: The Musical in Concert

Suhyun Christine Kim, Soprano Petur Ernir Svavarsson, Tenor Ian Murray Sutherland Musical Director Whitman Ensemble: Miles Ames Violin, Inis Oirr Asano Viola, George Wikes Cello, James Trowbridge Double Bass Programme All I ask of you & Think of me from Phantom of The Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber (Soprano, Piano, Ensemble) “Christmas Lullaby” from Song For … [Read More]

March House Concert: String Quartet

The KCC will be hosting the talented quartet composed of violinists Gooil Kang and Rachel Hayoung Woo, violist Dahee Kwon and cellist Haeun Kim. They will perform Mendelssohn and Dvorak at St James’s Piccadilly Don’t miss out on the chance of having a lovely time at the beautiful church building, enjoying classical music performed by … [Read More]