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 | Korean Cultural Center New York

Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 5 PM

Venue: The Town Hall

(123 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036)

Tickets: FREE admission(pre-registration is required)

* Reservation: 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

Resonance of Freedom