SoriDari Young Artists

The reviews are in 🌟 thank you and

“On Friday, April 10, SoriDari’s concert “Across Generations: A Concert of Artistic Collaboration,” held at the Korean Cultural Center New York, concluded successfully amid enthusiastic audience response. The event drew significant attention, with reservations fully booked a week in advance, underscoring the high level of anticipation for the program.

Among the many memorable moments, one particularly meaningful experience was shared by a student who performed for composer Texu Kim and received both feedback and insights into the piece. This exchange left a lasting impression, highlighting how the program goes beyond performance to foster a living dialogue between creators and performers. It was a powerful embodiment of the value of “connection” that SoriDari seeks to cultivate.

The concert concluded with “Old Sounds” by Sooyeon Yeo, which captivated the audience with its evocative soundscape reminiscent of traditional Korean music. Experimental elements—including the use of a jing (traditional gong) midway through the piece—added a striking dimension, leaving a profound and lingering impression.“

THANK YOU for joining us at SoriDari’s inaugural sold-out concert, Across Generations: A Concert of Artistic Collaboration 🥹

We were truly touched by the warmth and support in the room—it meant so much to us and made the evening incredibly special.

Special thanks to the AP Foundation and for helping bring this vision to life.

More photos coming very soon!

📷 .warman






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Yesterday was special—rehearsing at and having the opportunity to play for composer , whose piece Clear Creek we’ll be performing tonight.

Huge props to all the Young Artists for their tireless work over the past three days. 💪🏼

Hope to see many of you tonight at 7:30pm!

All smiles after our second day of rehearsals 😊 In between our intense double sessions, the young artists even squeezed in some fun reading through other pieces 😆💪🏼

Looking forward to being in for more tomorrow!

First day of rehearsals today! We had so much fun digging into Mozart’s K.387 & K.465, Texu Kim’s Clear Creek, and Soo Yeon Lyuh’s Yessori 😃

Thank you for the feature article about our upcoming SoriDari concert 🙏🏼

On April 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Korean Cultural Center New York and Andrew Park Foundation will present SoriDari: Across Generations | A Concert of Artistic Collaboration. This special concert brings together musicians of different generations on one stage, creating a space for meaningful artistic exchange and collaboration.

SoriDari is a newly launched program that provides a unique opportunity for Korean and Korean-American musicians ages 15 to 18 to rehearse and perform alongside professional artists as equal collaborators. Moving beyond the traditional teacher–student model, the program fosters artistic dialogue, shared responsibility, and genuine collaboration in a professional performance setting.

Selected through the Acceptd platform, this year’s SoriDari Young Artists include Aerie Lim (Violin), Gloria So One Kwon (Violin), Lucas Sunjoo Park (Viola), and Nicholas Kim (Cello). These young musicians will share the stage with SoriDari artists, bringing the program’s collaborative vision to life.

The concert features Artistic Director Yezu Woo, violinist Alex Fortes, violist Celia Hatton, and cellist Mihai Ma**ca, who will perform alongside the young artists in a program that bridges generations and musical perspectives.

The program highlights both classical masterworks and contemporary voices. In celebration of the 270th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the concert will include his String Quartets K. 387 and K. 465. The program also features works by Korean composers Texu Kim (Clear Creek) and Soo Yeon Lyuh (Yessori), reflecting a dialogue across cultures as well as generations.

The performance, presented as part of the “KCCNY Power Up” initiative—a program by the Korean Cultural Center New York to support and nurture emerging Korean artists—is free of charge. However, those wishing to attend must make a reservation in advance through the Cultural Center’s website (www.koreanculture.org) before entry.

We can’t believe the concert is less than a month away!

KCCNY x AP Foundation present
SoriDari: Across Generations — A Concert of Artistic Collaboration

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🗓 April 10 | 7:30 PM

Join us for a program featuring Mozart’s String Quartets K.387 and K.465, celebrating the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, alongside works by Korean composers (Clear Creek) and Soo Yeon Lyuh (Yessori).

🎟 Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
Tickets will open in about a week on KCCNY’s website — we’ll keep you posted!

We’re so excited to collaborate with this year’s SoriDari Young Artist Fellows. Can’t wait to share this program with you all!

Cover story on and 🙏🏼

The winners of the 1st SoriDari Young Artists have been announced. Applications were open from October 15 to December 15, 2025, and a total of four Young Artist Fellows were selected: Aerie Lim (16) and Gloria So One Kwon (15) in the violin category, Sunjoo Lucas Park (17) in the viola category, and Nicholas Kim (18) in the cello category.

The SoriDari Young Artist Program, organized by the Andrew Park Foundation, is a music program that offers Korean and Korean American string players aged 15 to 18 a unique opportunity to perform on stage alongside professional musicians. Beyond being a competition or masterclass series, the program is centered on a collaborative process in which students and professionals work together.

Selected students will engage in intensive rehearsals with SoriDari artists for three days from April 7 to 9, followed by a “Winners’ Concert” on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., presented in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York.

Each Young Artist Fellow will receive a $1,000 prize. Through this program, SoriDari hopes to provide young musicians with a platform to build confidence through music and further develop their artistry through collaboration with professional artists.

🎶 We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural SoriDari Young Artists, held in Fall 2025.

Violins: Aerie Lim (16), Gloria So One Kwon (15)
Viola: Sunjoo Lucas Park (17)
Cello: Nicholas Kim (18)

These four Young Artist Fellows will perform alongside world-class professional musicians as equal partners at the Winners’ Concert on

📅 April 10, 7:30 PM
📍 In partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York

SoriDari offers more than a traditional training program— it creates a real performance experience where young musicians collaborate, grow, and share the stage with seasoned artists.

This year brought together an incredible community of talented young musicians, and we truly wished we could invite everyone onto the stage.

To all who applied, thank you for sharing your music with us—we are cheering you on as you continue your musical journey.

✨ Join us in celebrating the next generation of musicians!



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The Korea Daily New York (12/8/2025)

“In particular, this program goes beyond a traditional educational format, adopting a collaborative model in which professional musicians and students work together as equal partners on stage. As a result, it is expected to provide highly practical and meaningful experience for students preparing for college admissions or auditions.”

Applications are still open on Acceptd!

Thrilled to congratulate on becoming the new cellist of the legendary ! 🎻🎉 Huge applause!

SoriDari Young Artists will have an incredible opportunity to collaborate with Mihai next April! Apply today!