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   Psalm Jong Shim Classical Saxophone Recital

 
Resonance Beyond Time

Saxophonist Psalm Jong Shim

Classical Saxophonist · Educator · Arts & Cultural Missionary
 
 Saxophonist Psalm Jong Shim graduated from the College of Music at Hanyang University before continuing his studies in the United States, where he became the first Korean to major in classical saxophone at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.

He has appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York, Seoul Arts Center, and Lotte Concert Hall, and has given invited performances and concert tours in 25 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. He has also performed as a soloist with leading orchestras, including the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, and Uzbekistan National Symphony Orchestra.

Shim served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Orchestral Instruments at Hanyang University’s College of Music for 12 years. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Jakarta International University, principal conductor of the Haneulsori Saxophone Orchestra, and a member of Avék Trio. His musical work spans classical music, contemporary Christian music (CCM), jazz, and crossover.

He has appeared on MBC, CBS, CTS, CGNTV, and C Channel. His discography includes Hymn & Gospel Saxophone and The Classical Saxophone, as well as recordings with The Presence Trio and Avék Trio.

Alongside his performing and teaching career, Shim is committed to service through music education and the arts. He serves as a KOSTA speaker, supports the Africa Future Foundation, Nanum Mission, and Saemmul Hospice, and works as an arts and cultural missionary commissioned by CTS.

A Saxophone Journey from Baroque to the Present
 

Part I
 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 for Soprano Saxophone and Piano
 
 Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) Oboe Concerto in C Major for Soprano Saxophone and Piano
 I. Allegro Spiritoso
 II. Andante
 III. Rondo
 
 Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Three Impromptus Op. 90 No. 3 & Op. 142 Nos. 2, 3 for Alto and Soprano Saxophones and Piano
 
 Robert Schumann (1810–1856) Three Romances, Op. 94 for Soprano Saxophone and Guitar
 I. Moderato
 II. Semplice, affettuoso
 III. Moderato

Part II
 Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) Histoire du Tango for Soprano Saxophone and Guitar
 I. Bordel 1900
 II. Café 1930
 III. Nightclub 1960
 
 John Anthony Lennon (b. 1950) Symphonic Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone and Piano
 I. Drammatico
 II. Lirico
 III. Maestoso
 
 Soon Jung Suh 서순정 (b. 1971) Eastern Fever for Alto Saxophone and Piano (2026 Premier Version)
 I. Boston Night
 II. Baltimore Harbor
 III. New York Downtown
 
 PIANO Youngim Choi

- Graduated from the Department of Instrumental Music, College of Music, Yonsei University, and its graduate school.

- Earned a master’s degree and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Institute, USA.

- Earned a doctoral degree from Michigan State University, USA.

- Winner of the MSU Mozart Concerto Competition and Second Prize winner at the Buono & Bradshaw International Piano Competition.

- Currently teaches at Yewon School, Seoul Arts High School, Sunhwa Arts High School, and Chungnam Arts High School, and performs with Piano Duo Caritas and Halo Trio.

GUITAR Naye Song

- Graduated from Sunhwa Arts High School and graduated with honors from the College of Music, Seoul National University.

- Earned a master’s degree with top marks from the Music Academy in Kassel, Germany.

- Completed the Meisterklasse advanced performance program at the University of Music Würzburg, Germany.

- Formerly taught at Seoul National University and Sahmyook University.

- Currently teaches at Sunhwa Arts Middle and High Schools and the University of Suwon, performs with Song’s Duo, and organizes concerts at Song’s Art Hall.