Yoonie Han, piano
Monday, February 20, 2017, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Praised for her "flowing tones, poetic phrasing and heavenly singing melodies" (Cincinnati Inquirer) and "musical imagination and feel for complex textures drew vivid images" (Washington Post), South Korean pianist Yoonie Han has won top prizes in distinguished international competitions and the highest accolades for her poetic performances in major concert halls in the U.S. and around the world. Free.
Location:
Creative Arts Building, Knuth Hall
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Sponsor:
School of Music
Contact:
SF State Box Office
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Phone:
415-338-1431
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In 2009, Han was honored with the Gawon Music Award as the “most brilliant pianist aged 17 to 31 of any nationality who possesses the most promising potential for global prominence.” Her second album, Love and Longing (Steinway Records), was named album of the week on WQXR and made the top 20 on the Billboard Classical Chart. Her upcoming album, Goyescas, also on Steinway Records, will be released in 2017 to celebrate the 150th birthday of composer Enrique Granados.