Kim Yumin
Composers & Pianist
Introduction
Hello, I'm Yumin Kim, a composer and piano player majoring in composition at the Department of Korean Music at Ewha Womans University.
I started composing because I wanted to share the emotions and influences that I felt through music with other people.
I want to make music that touches people's hearts, and bring strength and comfort to many people through my music.
Highlight
Composition Major, Department of Korean Music, Ewha Womans University
Grand Prize in Composition at Ewha Womans University Spring Concert for two consecutive years
2nd Prize in Composition at Ewha Competition
1st place in the instrumental section of the Ewha Music Competition;
Piano player at Gwanghwamun Concert
Composed and completed the Traditional Performing Arts Foundation Capacity Building Program
Arranged 'Flower Dance' for flute and harp duet for Seonhwa Arts High School
Elementary school textbook gugak nursery rhyme notation and melody work
Commissioned for Ewha Womans University 50th Anniversary Concert
Gugak Ensemble Chodong Dongin
What to expect while doing this
As a gugak musician, the biggest thing I feel when I go to performances is that gugak is still unfamiliar and difficult. It's frustrating when I feel that people are unfamiliar with gugak, but I feel the most proud when they listen to our music and become interested in gugak. I want to remain a composer and performer of gugak until many people realize the charm of gugak.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
My favorite memory is the beach in Busan, where I went this summer. I was in a songwriting slump, and when I couldn't write a song, I just went there, and when I saw the cool waves, I felt like my worries were floating away with me. I still remember the glitter on the blue sea.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
For me, nature is both 'inspiration' and 'expression'. The sounds and tactile sensations of nature awaken my senses, and the beauty and mystery of nature stimulate my imagination. I use these inspirational materials from nature to express my emotions in my music.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
I hope that today's performance on this peaceful and tranquil greenery will allow you to let go of your worries and focus solely on the moment you are listening to the music. I hope that you will feel the comfort of the sounds of Korean instruments, the sounds of nature, and the joy of Korean music and focus on your own feelings.
Kim Yumin
Composers & Pianist
Introduction
Hello, I'm Yumin Kim, a composer and piano player majoring in composition at the Department of Korean Music at Ewha Womans University.
I started composing because I wanted to share the emotions and influences that I felt through music with other people.
I want to make music that touches people's hearts, and bring strength and comfort to many people through my music.
Highlight
Composition Major, Department of Korean Music, Ewha Womans University
Grand Prize in Composition at Ewha Womans University Spring Concert for two consecutive years
2nd Prize in Composition at Ewha Competition
1st place in the instrumental section of the Ewha Music Competition;
Piano player at Gwanghwamun Concert
Composed and completed the Traditional Performing Arts Foundation Capacity Building Program
Arranged 'Flower Dance' for flute and harp duet for Seonhwa Arts High School
Elementary school textbook gugak nursery rhyme notation and melody work
Commissioned for Ewha Womans University 50th Anniversary Concert
Gugak Ensemble Chodong Dongin
What to expect while doing this
As a gugak musician, the biggest thing I feel when I go to performances is that gugak is still unfamiliar and difficult. It's frustrating when I feel that people are unfamiliar with gugak, but I feel the most proud when they listen to our music and become interested in gugak. I want to remain a composer and performer of gugak until many people realize the charm of gugak.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
My favorite memory is the beach in Busan, where I went this summer. I was in a songwriting slump, and when I couldn't write a song, I just went there, and when I saw the cool waves, I felt like my worries were floating away with me. I still remember the glitter on the blue sea.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
For me, nature is both 'inspiration' and 'expression'. The sounds and tactile sensations of nature awaken my senses, and the beauty and mystery of nature stimulate my imagination. I use these inspirational materials from nature to express my emotions in my music.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
I hope that today's performance on this peaceful and tranquil greenery will allow you to let go of your worries and focus solely on the moment you are listening to the music. I hope that you will feel the comfort of the sounds of Korean instruments, the sounds of nature, and the joy of Korean music and focus on your own feelings.