Korean Music Concerts

This series presents a unique opportunity to hear three masters of kayagum perform three distinctive musical styles of sanjo, or instrumental solo accompanied by a drummer. Literally meaning "scattered melodies," sanjo is a popular form developed in the late 19th century from shamanistic ritual music in southwestern Korea. Initial slow sections challenge the performers skill in creating subtle tonal variations, while concluding fast sections are virtuostic displays.

 

Jung-Ae Lee

Sunday, October 5
Auditorium

Jung-Ae Lee performs the style or school (ryu) of kayagum sanjo known as Kim Chukp'a ryu, handed down from Kim's grandfather who created this genre. The musical quality is delicate, feminine, and beautiful. Drum accompaniment on changgo (hourglass-shaped, double headed drum) by Chang-Nam Hong.

Moon-Jin Choi

Sunday, November 2
Auditorium

Professor Moon-Jin Choi performs Kang T'ae-Hong ryu, a masculine style that depicts many sounds from nature such as birds, frogs, and rain. Professor Choi is one of the few who has mastered this style. Drum accompaniment on changgo by Peter Park.

Hye-Jin Chang

Sunday, December 7
Garden Court

Hye-Jin Chang performs Hamdong Chongwol ryu, a sanjo which is a well-balanced gracious work. This sanjo is accompanied by puk, a barrel-shaped double-headed drum, by Hye-Song Min.