San Francisco Performances (SFP) presents the young South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim, with Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen at the Herbst Theatre. This is the SFP debut of Kim and the third appearance of Pohjonen. SFP's annual Gift Concert for subscribers and donors is made possible through the generous support of George and Camilla Smith and is now open to the general public to purchase tickets for $45.
Bomsori Kim is regarded as one of today's most vibrant and exciting instrumentalists. Winner of the 62nd ARD International Music Competition, Bomsori's exceptional talent and the poise of her musicianship have been recognized by many of the world's finest orchestras and eminent conductors. A rising star on the international concert stage, Bomsori is committed to sharing passionate, personal, and refreshing performances of classical violin repertoire with a global audience.
The full program for the evening is:
SCHUMANN: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in A minor, Op.105
SIBELIUS: Selections from 6 Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 79
SZYMANOWSKI: Nocturne & Tarantella for Violin and Piano, Op. 28
PROKOFIEV: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94bis
WAXMAN: Carmen Fantasy