Vanishing Point—Where Sound and Memory Converge

Program:

Claude Debussy | Sonata for Cello and Piano

Franz Schubert | Arpeggione Sonata in A minor, D. 821

Sergei Rachmaninoff | Sonata in G minor for Cello & Piano, Op. 19

Performers:
Cellist Cherry Kim, acclaimed for her “poignant lyricism and expressive gestures” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), is a versatile musician equally at home in styles from baroque to contemporary. She has performed across the U.S. and internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, appearing on renowned stages including Jordan Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Tanglewood Music Center, Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre, Houston’s Wortham Theater Center, Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, Norton Museum of Art, and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, among many others. She performed as a soloist with the Plano Symphony Orchestra, Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, and Fall River Symphony, and has been featured in the Brandeis University Concert Series, Fulbright Concert at Harvard, Boston New Music Initiative, and Artists of the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. Dr. Kim holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree, has served as artistic director and cellist of the CK Ensemble and the Gioia Duo, and is currently a member of the Arcada String Quartet, which recently released the album He is Exalted.

Pianist Han Nah Son, hailed by music critics worldwide for her “electrifying performance” (Thailand Music Society) and “melting performance of Brahms Op. 118” (The Boston Globe), is a pianist of remarkable virtuosity and profound artistry. She has captivated audiences across Russia, Germany, Italy, France, Thailand, and the United States. Her performances have included collaborations with ensembles such as the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston University Symphony Orchestra at Boston Symphony Hall. A laureate of numerous international competitions, including the Young Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Russia, the ASEAN International Chopin Piano Competition in Malaysia, and the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Italy, she brings both depth and brilliance to the stage. With a doctorate in Piano Performance from Boston University and extensive international training in Russia, Germany and Thailand, she combines scholarship with artistry in her career. As an educator, her students have won top prizes and performed at Carnegie Hall, continuing her legacy of excellence. She has also given masterclasses internationally, sharing her knowledge and artistry with young musicians. Currently based in Massachusetts, she continues to inspire audiences and students alike with her artistry, sensitivity, and passion for music.