03/24/2016
Korean Cultural Center NY(460 Park Ave., 6 Fl., NYC)
“The Wind from Korea, Joo Hee Yoon’s Microcosmic Ensemble will share music with you on nature, human being, and the universe with Korean traditional instruments in a Jazz setting.”
Performers
Haegeum player & Composer: Joo Hee Yoon
Piri & Saenghwang player: Joo A Yoon
Pianist: Eunhye Oh
Drummer: Bo Mi Choi
Bass: David Wong
Awards
2011 “Music Play Script Award” from Korean Classical Music Contest hosted by Ansan Performing Art Company
2010 “Grand Prize” from Commercial Music Contest, Adult Division, hosted by The Korea Broadcasting System
2008 “Experimental Spirit Award” from 21 Century Korean Music Project
Joo Hee Yoon’s Microcosmic Ensemble is a world music ensemble team formed by haegeum player and composer, Joo Hee Yoon. The ensemble made its debut in 2012 with Joo Hee Yoon’s first album, Microcosm, which was sponsored by the Arts Council Korea. The team consists of highly acclaimed young musicians playing traditional Korean musical instruments and alongside internationally recognized jazz artists.
Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
For more information, please contact: performingarts@koreanculture.org or (212)759-9550.