SoriDari: Across Generations
Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York & Andrew Park Foundation
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 PM
Venue: Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
Admission: FREE (Pre-registration is Required)
* RSVP and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis.
* Limited same-day standby tickets will be available.
* Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
◆ PROGRAM
W.A. Mozart - Quartet in G Major, K. 387
Aerie Lim, violin
Yezu Woo, violin
Sunjoo Lucas Park, viola
Mihai Marica, cello
Texu Kim - Clear Creek
Alex Fortes, violin
Aerie Lim, violin
Sunjoo Lucas Park, viola
Mihai Marica, cello
W.A. Mozart - Quartet in C Major, K. 465
Gloria So One Kwon, violin
Alex Fortes, violin
Celia Hatton, viola
Nicholas Kim, cello
Soo Yeon Lyuh - Yessori
Yezu Woo, violin
Gloria So One Kwon, violin
Celia Hatton, viola
Nicholas Kim, cello
◆ ARTISTS
Yezu Woo, violin
Yezu Woo is a New York–based violinist whose work centers on chamber music, artistic collaboration, and artist-led initiatives. She made her solo debut at Carnegie Hall at age sixteen as the youngest performer to present all twenty-four Paganini Caprices.
A dedicated chamber musician, she is the violinist of the string quartet The Overlook and a member of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, as well as Novus NY and Delirium Musicum. She appears regularly with ensembles including the International Contemporary Ensemble and Ensemble Modern, and has collaborated on over twenty premieres with composers such as Rebecca Saunders, Unsuk Chin, and Sir George Benjamin.
A Fulbright Scholar in Germany (2019–20), she recorded the first complete album of Isang Yun’s works for solo violin and violin with piano. She is the founder of the SoriDari Young Artists Program and artistic director of the New York in Chuncheon Music Festival, and serves on the advisory board of the Berlin Academy of American Music. In recognition of her cultural work, she has been named Honorary Ambassador of the City of Chuncheon and Woljeongsa Temple.
Celia Hatton, viola
Celia Hatton, NYC-based violist, has performed across Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and the US. Her playing can be heard on several Grammy-winning works, including as Principal Violist on Experiential Orchestra’s album The Prison and Jessie Montgomery’s Rounds. She is a member of A Far Cry, Principal Viola of Sphinx Virtuosi, and Co-Principal of Chamber Orchestra of New York. Hatton has performed with ECCO, The Knights, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. An Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University, she has given masterclasses at Colburn Music Academy, New York University, and Vanderbilt University. Hatton holds a Bachelor’s Degree from New England Conservatory, where she studied with Kim Kashkashian, and a Master’s Degree from Manhattan School of Music with Karen Dreyfus.
Alex Fortes, violin
Originally from San Diego, violinist Alex Fortes is increasingly being recognized for his versatility and warmth. Recent orchestral and chamber music performances have included performances in Denmark, Austria, and Indonesia as well as throughout the United States with groups such as the Franklin and Momenta string quartets, the Talea ensemble, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Future In REverse (FIRE), and the String Orchestra of New York City.
A strong advocate for the importance of social and civic engagement, Alex spent a year working as an administrator and playing for the Longwood Symphony, an orchestra associated with Boston’s medical community that uses its performances to raise funds and awareness for medical nonprofits. In May 2010, he was chosen by former U.S. Senator and New School President Bob Kerrey to be the student speaker at the New School’s commencement ceremony, where he spoke about the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and civic engagement for fostering innovation and strong communities. He holds degrees from Harvard College and Mannes College, and his teachers include Mark Steinberg, Peter Zazofsky, Hernan Constantino, Mary Gerard, and Michael Gaisler.
Mihai Marica, cello
Romanian-born cellist Mihai Marica is a first-prize winner of the Dr. Luis Sigall International Competition in Viña del Mar, Chile, as well as the Irving M. Klein International Competition, and is a recipient of Charlotte White’s Salon de Virtuosi Fellowship Grant. He has performed with orchestras such as the Symphony Orchestra of Chile, Xalapa Symphony in Mexico, the Hermitage State Orchestra of St. Petersburg in Russia, the Jardins Musicaux Festival Orchestra in Switzerland, the Louisville Orchestra, and the Santa Cruz Symphony in the US. He has also appeared in recital performances in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Holland, South Korea, Japan, Chile, the United States, and Canada. A dedicated chamber musician, he has performed at the Chamber Music Northwest, Norfolk, and Aspen music festivals where he has collaborated with such artists as Ani Kavafian, Ida Kavafian, David Shifrin, André Watts, and Edgar Meyer. He is a founding member of the award-winning Amphion String Quartet. A recent collaboration with dancer Lil Buck brought forth new pieces for solo cello written by Yevgeniy Sharlat and Patrick Castillo. He recently joined the acclaimed Apollo Trio. Marica studied with Gabriela Todor in his native Romania and with Aldo Parisot at the Yale School of Music, where he was awarded master’s and artist diploma degrees. He is an alum of CMS’s Bowers Program.
Nicholas Kim, Cello
Nicholas Kim, an 18-year-old cellist from New Jersey, has studied as a scholarship student at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege since 2015. Currently, he is under the tutelage of Marion Feldman. Nicholas is a recipient of the 2025 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artists Award. He serves as principal cellist for the GRAMMY Award–winning New York Youth Symphony. This year, Nicholas was admitted into the National Youth Orchestra (NYO-USA 2026) and a full scholarship to the 2026 Morningside Music Bridge at the New England Conservatory. He is generously sponsored by the Maestro Foundation and the Virtu Foundation.
Aerie Lim, Violin
Aerie Lim is a 16-year-old Filipino-Korean American violinist from Long Island, New York, who’s currently studying with Kiwon Nahm. Aerie is an active chamber player, as she’s enrolled in the NYYS chamber program and competed in the CMS Young Musicians Competition. She’s also a fellow of the LA Philharmonic’s YNI program. Previously, she’s attended the BU Tanglewood Institute, YOLA National Festival, and will be attending the Meadowmount School. Aerie has won prizes in numerous competitions, such as the NY International Competition and MYO Competition. Additionally, she served principal seatings at the NYSSMA All-State, Juilliard MAP ensembles, and LISFA festivals.
Gloria So One Kwon, Violin
Born in 2010, Gloria So One Kwon is a passionate violinist who recently won the Mary G. Roebling Youth Concerto Competition and Philadelphia International Music Festival Concerto Competition. Gloria has studied at the Juilliard Pre-College since 2022 on scholarship with Ann Setzer and Khullip Jeung, after starting the violin at age 8 on Jeju Island, her hometown, where Jaehyun Kim of the Jeju Philharmonic Orchestra recognized her potential. Gloria had the honor of serving as the concertmistress of Juilliard Pre-College Orchestras, and Gloria will participate in Yellow Barn Young Artists Program on scholarship in the summer of 2026.
Sunjoo Lucas Park, Viola
Sunjoo Lucas Park is a New York City–born violist who began studying violin at age four, later transitioning to viola at nine under Sunboon Jeong. At eleven, he was admitted to Juilliard PreCollege, where he studied with Molly Carr and currently studies with Yi-Fang Huang. Lucas has appeared in venues including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Bruno Walter Auditorium, and the DiMenna Center. A grand-prize winner of numerous national and international competitions, he was named a 2026 YoungArts Winner with Distinction and a finalist for the President’s Own U.S. Marine Band and American Viola Society Festival competitions. For this summer he will attend Yellow Barn, Morningside Music Bridge, and the Chamber Music Young Artists Program at NEC. Lucas is a junior at NVOT and EMT trainee dedicated to excellence and service.
◆ About SoriDari
SoriDari, meaning “sound bridge”, brings together Korean and Korean-American musicians ages 15–18 with seasoned professional artists to rehearse and perform classical and contemporary chamber music as equal partners. Moving beyond the traditional teacher–student hierarchy, the program fosters genuine collaboration, helping young artists gain confidence, expand their networks, and grow as colleagues within the broader musical community.
In its inaugural season, SoriDari has selected two violinists, one violist, and one cellist as SoriDari Young Artist Fellows, who rehearse and perform side by side with professional musicians from ensembles including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, The Knights, and A Far Cry. Presented in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York, the program culminates in a performance celebrating artistry, collaboration, and cultural connection. Each Fellow is recognized for their achievement and awarded $1,000 in support of their artistic development.