Isang Yun, a Korean composer, was condemned for espionage by the South Korean secret police in 1967 and sentenced to life imprisonment, but was released after a worldwide petition.
Compositional Technique
Chung Gil Kim's piece 'Go Poong' incorporates Korean folk-melodies and traditional tunes, and uses the concept of 'soundless tone space' inspired by oriental paintings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Younghi Pagh-Paan, a Korean composer, seeks to renew Korean musical culture by integrating various Western compositional techniques into her works.
Performer Biography
Pianist Klara Min has performed in major concert halls across North America, Europe, and her native South Korea, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Berlin Philharmonie Hall.
Composer Biography
Sukhi Kang, a Korean composer, composed and produced 'Wonsaekeui Hyangyeon' in 1966, which was the first electronic work in the history of South Korea.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Ripples on Water', comes from Younghi Pagh-Paan's piece 'Pa-mun', which describes wave reflections on water.
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