Kyoung Cho, a lyric soprano, and Won Cho, a bass, are the performers on this album; both have extensive international performing and teaching careers.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded across several dates in late 2021 and early 2022 at Bates Brothers Recording in Hueytown, Alabama, USA.
Historical Context
Western music was introduced to Korea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, spreading rapidly even under Japanese occupation, which systematically suppressed Korean traditions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Early Korean composers of Western music aimed to integrate Korean spirit and traditional musical elements, such as rhythmic patterns (Jang-Dan) and pentatonic scales, into Western forms.
Historical Context
Despite early Western music education for women starting around the same time as for men in Korea, significant women composers did not emerge until the 1960s due to societal expectations.
Cultural Impact
Today, approximately 70% of composers in Korea are women, yet men still hold about 90% of composition professorships, highlighting ongoing challenges for women in the field.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Korean Tapestry," features Korean art songs by leading Korean women composers, aiming to promote their creative research.
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