[광복 80] Resonance of Freedom
Presented by Korean American Diaspora Foundation
In Partnership with: Korea Music Foundation | New York Classical Players KMCI Centennial Committee
Sponsored by Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs of Korea | Consulate General of Korea in New York | KoreanCulturalCenterNewYork
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 5 PM
Venue: The Town Hall
(123 W. 43rd St., New York, ny 10036)
Tickets: FREE admission
*Ticket reservation for the concert will open on September 5th
** NY Concert Reservation Inquiry (President Kyunghee Kim / KMF)
+1-201-704-5800
khkimsing@gmail.com
“Tears Still Grow”:
In Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation
This year, as we mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation,
the New York Korean Church Independence Movement Memorial will at last open its doors.
In 1921, the cry for Korea’s independence rang out at New York’s Town Hall. Now, 104 years later, that historic spirit will return to the very same stage—revived through music and the arts.
Following the footsteps of those who came before us, this concert will honor the past and serve as a promise for the future.
With deep respect for the noble spirit of our forebears, pride in our cultural and artistic heritage, and a commitment to share the values of peace and freedom with the world, we are pleased to invite you to this meaningful occasion.
◆ PROGRAM
Beethoven
Coriolan Overture, Op. 67
Piano Concerto No.5 “Emperor”
Texu Kim (World Premiere)
The Grass Still Grows [들풀]:
A Cantata for Memory, Community, and Hope
(Commissioned by KMCI* for its Centennial Anniversary)
*KMCI: Korean Methodist Church & Institute in New York (뉴욕한인교회)
◆ PERFORMERS
HaeSun Paik, piano
Haeran Hong, soprano
Hyona Kim, mezzo-soprano
Won Whi Choi, tenor
Kidon Choi, baritone
Dongmin Kim, conductor
New York Classical Players