TGIF, Nov 6, 5:30pm
This Friday’s concert features Chopin’s 24 Préludes, performed by Sohyun Moon, an acclaimed performer praised for her “lovely phrasing” and “amazing clarity.” Doors to the sanctuary open at 5:15pm and the concert begins at 5:30pm. The concert is free with donations accepted.
Program
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
24 Préludes, Op. 28
No. 1 in C Major – Agitato
No. 2 in A Minor – Lento
No. 3 in G Major – Vivace
No. 4 in E Minor – Largo
No. 5 in D Major – Allegro molto
No. 6 in B Minor – Lento assai
No. 7 in A Major – Andantino
No. 8 in F-sharp Minor – Molto agitato
No. 9 in E Major – Largo
No. 10 in C-sharp Minor – Molto allegro
No. 11 in B Major – Vivace
No. 12 in G-sharp Minor – Presto
No. 13 in F-sharp Major – Lento
No. 14 in E-flat Minor – Allegro
No. 15 in D-flat Major – Sostenuto
No. 16 in B-flat Minor – Presto con fuoco
No. 17 in A-flat Major – Allegretto
No. 18 in F Minor – Allegro molto
No. 19 in E-flat Major – Vivace
No. 20 in C Minor – Largo
No. 21 in B-flat Major – Cantabile
No. 22 in G Minor – Molto agitato
No. 23 in F Major – Moderato
No. 24 in D Minor – Allegro appassionato
The Artists
Sohyun Moon (pianist)
Pianist Sohyun Moon is an acclaimed performer praised for her “lovely phrasing” and “amazing clarity” (The Hancock Herald, New York). She actively performs as both a soloist and
collaborator, captivating audiences with her expressive musicianship and refined artistry. Her musical journey began at the age of three under the guidance of her mother, a dedicated piano
teacher who remains one of her greatest inspirations.
As a soloist, Moon is committed to creating emotionally resonant, highly thoughtful performances. She won numerous competitions and has presented numerous recitals and
contributed to dynamic collaborative projects, including a recent complete performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations alongside fellow keyboardists at Temple University and an invited
solo piano recital at the Luciano Berio Concert Hall in Rome, Italy. Equally passionate about historically informed performance, she has studied early keyboard instruments—including the
harpsichord, clavichord, and fortepiano—highlighted by a featured harpsichord recital at the Early Keyboard Music Festival in Boston.
An active chamber musician and accompanist, Moon has performed extensively with instrumentalists and vocalists across South Korea, Austria, Japan, and the United States. She was
featured in the TEDx series at the University of Baltimore and performed as the pianist for the Apothix Trio (oboe, bassoon, and piano), an ensemble dedicated to musical diversity and
contemporary works. The trio’s recent 2024–2025 season tour included performances in Memphis, Dallas, and Indianapolis.
Beyond the concert stage, Moon is a passionate and experienced educator with over 13 years of teaching experience. Currently based in her private studio, she teaches students of all ages and
skill levels, fostering a supportive environment that nurtures technical proficiency, artistic expression, and a lifelong love of music.
Moon holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University, with additional studies at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and Temple University. Her principal teachers include Deborah Moriarty, Marian Hahn, Charles Abramovic, Lambert Orkis, Frank Reich, and Nohee Kwak.