Jennifer Koh – Photo by Janette Beckman, from jenniferkoh.com
Ah the serendipitous power of the web. I was googling for information on the soloist for the Singapore Symphony’s July 30th concert, featuring the Sibelius Violin Concerto, when I came across an SSO Press Release, dated July 8, announcing that Jennifer Pike, the young UK violinist originally slated to play here, will not be able to visit due to health reasons. In her place is the American violinist Jennifer Koh, who by the way is born of Korean parents.
This is interesting, since Miss Koh has played under Osmo Vänskä, and recorded the violin concerto of another Finnish composer, Uuno Klami, under the BIS label. I’ve taken the opportunity to republish it again here at dustofhue.com. This time, I know her Korean heritage.
http://www.sso.org.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=276:american-violinist-jennifer-koh-replaces-jennifer-pike-on-jul-30&catid=8:media-releases&Itemid=41
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Jean Sibelius
I have traversed the forests of Tapio, I have heard tales from Kullervo's blade. I have scored the chorus of tempests, and transcribed the scent of drying hemp into song. I have caressed the smooth shell of Luonnotar's egg, and I have wept farewell for Runeberg's bard.
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Jennifer Koh is, if anything, even better known than Pike! You’re in for a treat.
[...] Derek Lim – and he’s been holding the reins since I left in 2002 – commented here that I’m in for a treat with Jennifer Koh as soloist. I’m happy to say, he was [...]