Described by Libération as “a rare virtuoso of the flute,” Sooyun Kim is recognized as one of today’s rare flute soloists. She made her concerto debut at age ten with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and has since appeared with leading ensembles including the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, Boston Pops, and KBS Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in recital performances in major venues such as Liszt Hall in Budapest, the Kennedy Center, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Kobe’s Bunka Hall, and the Seoul Arts Center. Her European debut recital at the Louvre Museum was broadcast live on medici.tv.

A recipient of the Georg Solti Foundation Career Grant, Kim has earned numerous international honors, including third prize and a special award at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich. An avid chamber musician, she is an alumna and Artist Member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program and regularly appears at festivals like Music@Menlo, Camerata Pacifica, Chamber Music Northwest and Tanglewood.

Kim studied at the New England Conservatory and is currently Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She performs on a rare custom 18-karat gold made for her by Powell flute. Her critically acclaimed album Confluence was released in 2025. Beyond music, Kim has also earned her WSET Level 3 certification in Wine.

Noted for his “expressive tone color and deft technique” (EarRelevant), oboist Noah Kay enjoys a varied career as an orchestral and chamber musician. Having previously served as Principal Oboe of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Symphony in C, he has recorded and toured internationally with Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, including a Deutsche Grammophon recording made in Warsaw with pianist Jan Lisiecki. He has also appeared as guest principal with the Winnipeg Symphony, Princeton Symphony, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

In 2024, Kay joined the eminent quintet WindSync as the ensemble’s core oboist. Recent appearances with WindSync include performances in Woodstock, Cooperstown, and Chautauqua, NY in July 2026, and most recently, with pianist Jon Kimura Parker in Houston, TX. As a soloist, Kay has performed with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, and Chautauqua Symphony, for which he has held the 2nd oboe position since summer 2024.

Kay holds degrees from Eastman and Yale, and in May 2026, he received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Stony Brook. A New Jersey native, he currently resides in Queens, New York.

An Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, violinist Chee-Yun has captivated audiences worldwide with her virtuosic performances and artistry. She has appeared with leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, London Philharmonic, NHK Symphony, and Seoul Philharmonic, collaborating with esteemed conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Jaap van Zweden, Manfred Honeck, and Myung-Whun Chung. Her discography features eight acclaimed albums, including Serenata Notturno (Decca/Korea, 2008), which achieved platinum status within six months. Career highlights include performing at the White House for President Clinton, appearing at the United Nations, and a guest role on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Chee-Yun has been a longstanding partner of Sejong Soloists, a highly acclaimed chamber orchestra hailed by CNN as “one of the top ensembles of today.” Together, Chee-Yun and Sejong recently launched the Sejong Soloists Chamber Music Series Hosted by Chee-Yun, further showcasing their artistic partnership and shared commitment to excellence.

Chee-Yun plays the 1669 Francesco Rugeri, continuing a remarkable journey from her first performance at age eight in Seoul to becoming one of the most celebrated violinists of her generation.

Hailed as a “cellist with a warm and rich sound, combining playfulness with impeccable technique” (New York Concert Review), Gaeun Kim is recognized for her expressive musicianship and versatility as a soloist and chamber musician.

Kim made her international debut at age ten after winning First Prize and the Special Award at the Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition in Croatia. Her recent honors include First Prize at the 2024 Schadt String Competition, the 2024 Juilliard Concerto Competition, and both First Prize and the Pablo Casals Award at the Irvin M. Klein International String Competition. She was also a top prize winner at the 2023 Paulo International Cello Competition.

As a soloist, Kim has performed with orchestras including the Helsinki Philharmonic, Lahti Sinfonietta, Zagreb Soloists, Santa Cruz Symphony, Allentown Symphony, and Seoul Chamber Orchestra. She also performs regularly with Sejong Soloists in concerts and international touring projects.

Kim has appeared at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Musiikkitalo, Lotte Concert Hall, and Seoul Arts Center. She is currently pursuing the Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School, where she earned her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. She performs on a 1697 Giovanni Grancino cello, generously loaned by the Samsung Foundation.