Program:
Tartini Devil's Trill Sonata
Biggs Dialogue for Violin and Piano
Prokofiev Sonata #1 in f minor
Piazzolla Le Grand Tango
Bio:
Violinist Thomas Yee and pianist Jieun Yee, a husband and wife pair began performing with each other with the desire to share music and life with each other, and the collaboration has blossoming ever since. Known as the Yee Duo, they create a perfect union of balance between as a recital duo where the pair explores different classical styles including Classical, Baroque, Romantic, and New Music.
The mission of the Duo is to share our love of classical music, with a vision of creating music that will excite, inspire, and communicate positively with everyone. The duo, like any chamber ensemble intends to search for projects that allow us to perform and also collaborate with musicians, expanding our community.
Thomas and Jieun began performing together in 2007 while completing graduate studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the collaboration has brought them to symphony halls, churches, schools, cafés, and various outdoor venues. They have also done many chamber music collaborations with musicians in the San Francisco Opera and Symphony. In addition to performing as a duo, Thomas and Jieun perform in symphony orchestras together, and teach at their T & J Music Studio for violin and piano. Thomas is a member and principal/concertmaster of several orchestras including the Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Monterey, and Napa Symphonies. Jieun is a staff accompanist at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and collaborates with several choirs including the Piedmont and Star Valley Choirs. The Yee duo has plans to start on their first duo CD, in addition to performing at various festivals and concert series in the near future.
- Venue: Old First Church
- Date: Fri November 19, 2010 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $14-$17
- Tickets: (415) 474-1608
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