Introduction
 

The Essence of German Romanticism Portrayed by Violinist Jungeun Lim: Delicate Interpretation and Explosive Energy

Violinist Jungeun Lim, who studied at the Cologne University of Music and Dance and the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin) and is currently serving as the Principal First Violin of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, presents her Homecoming Recital.

This performance features a program that reflects a diverse musical spectrum, ranging from the restrained beauty of the Classical era to the magnificent narratives of Late Romanticism. The concert opens with Beethoven’s Sonata No. 6, noted for its bright and elegant melodies, followed by Ysaÿe’s Caprice, a transcendental reinterpretation of Saint-Saëns’ waltz that showcases her overwhelming technical prowess. In the second half, she will invite the audience into a world of profound emotion through Richard Strauss’s only Violin Sonata, delivering both symphonic grandeur and lyrical depth.

Beyond her role as an orchestral leader, Jungeun Lim has solidified her position as a soloist and chamber musician, winning the Music Journal New Artist Award and placing in the Jeju International Chamber Music Competition. Through this homecoming recital, she will fully demonstrate the musical reflections and solid techniques she has cultivated throughout her career.
 

Program
 

L. v. Beethoven : Sonata No. 6, Op. 30 No. 1

1. Allegro

2. Adagio molto espressivo

3. Allegretto con variazioni
 

E. Ysaÿe : Caprice d'après l'etude en forme de Valse de Camille Saint-Saëns for Violin and Piano, Op. 52

 
- Intermission -

 
R. Strauss : Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18

1. Allegro ma non troppo

2. Improvisation: Andante cantabile

3. Finale: Andante - Allegro

 
Profile
 

Violinist Jungeun Lim
 

Violinist Jungeun Lim graduated with top honors from Busan Arts Middle School and attended Seoul Arts High School before moving to Germany. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Cologne University of Music and Dance and earned her Master’s degree (Solo Master) with academic excellence from the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK Berlin).

Recognized for her talent early on with a debut concerto performance with the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra at age 14, she has won numerous top prizes in prestigious competitions, including the Busan Arts Middle School Competition, TBC Music Competition, Youngsan Music Competition, and the Anton Rubinstein Knopf Competition. She was also a finalist in the Leonid Kogan International Competition and the Postacchini International Competition, demonstrating her exceptional performance capabilities on the international stage.

Upon her return to Korea in 2022, she garnered significant attention by winning the 32nd Music Journal New Artist Award. She has been invited to perform at the Young Artist Festival, the Seoul Arts High School Young Artist Concert, and the LG Spring Festival Concert. Her recital career spans prestigious venues such as Slot Schagen (Netherlands), the Rubinstein Academy Kammermusiksaal (Germany), Youngsan Art Hall, Banfo Simsan Art Hall, and the Busan Cultural Center Chamber Hall.

Deeply committed to chamber and orchestral music, she entered the LG Love Music School as the top student, studying under renowned professors such as Chu-any Baek, Young-mi Cho, and Sang-jin Kim. She also participated in the Spring Festival Concert at the LG Arts Center under the guidance of faculty from The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). During her studies in Cologne, her interest in orchestral music led her to perform as a guest member of the Gürzenich Orchester Köln upon the recommendation of concertmaster Torsten Janicke. She also passed the audition for the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie Orchester and performed at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt.

After returning to Korea, she formed 'Trio Hermann,' winning 2nd prize (no 1st prize awarded) at the Jeju International Chamber Music Competition. Since then, she has been actively performing at venues and festivals including the Kum Nan-sae Music Center, PyeongChang Music Festival Masterclass Series, The House Concert, and the Haeundae Chamber Music Festival.

She has expanded her musical perspective through masterclasses with world-renowned masters such as Krzysztof Wegrzyn, Petru Munteanu, Mihaela Martin, and Sergey Kravchenko. She was also selected for the Kronberg Academy Masterclass with Miriam Fried and invited by Lukas Hagen of the Hagen Quartet to participate in the Garda Lake Music Academy Masterclass in Italy.

Having studied under Chu-any Baek, Jeong-yeon Kim, Kyung-sun Lee, Mihaela Martin, and Mo Yi, Jungeun Lim is currently a doctoral candidate at Seoul National University. In October 2024, she was appointed Principal First Violin of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra and continues to be an active performer based in Busan while also nurturing the next generation at Busan Arts Middle and High Schools.

 
Pianist Eun-chan Kim

• B.M., Seoul National University (Honors)

• M.M., New England Conservatory (Honors)

• Artist Diploma, Yale University School of Music (Full Scholarship)

• D.M.A., Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute (Full Scholarship)

• Debut: Kumho Young Artist, Yamaha Rising Star

• Appearances on KBS, EBS, FEBC, Daegu MBC, and more

• Concerto performances with Gyeongsang Philharmonic, Seoul National Symphony, Nexon Classic Concert, etc.

• Currently faculty at Kyung Hee University, Dankook University, Pusan National University, Yewon School, and Seoul Arts High School.