Iestyn Davies, Chee-Yun, and Donghoon Shin

The program brings together the music of composer Donghoon Shin with works from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic traditions. Shin's Winter Sonata (2025) for violin and piano and Sonnets to Orpheus (2026) for countertenor and string quartet will receive their Asian premieres. Countertenor Iestyn Davies joins Sejong Soloists for Sonnets to Orpheus, alongside Baroque repertoire drawn from the tradition that shaped the countertenor voice.

The program continues with Schubert's String Quartet in C minor and Beethoven's "Cavatina," bringing contrasting musical languages into dialogue and connecting Shin's contemporary voice with the rich tradition of chamber music.

■ PROGRAM
F. Schubert - String Quartet No. 12 in C Minor, D. 703 "Quartettsatz"
L. v. Beethoven - An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98
I. Auf dem Hugel sitz' ich, spahend
II. Wo die Berge so blau
III. Leichte Segler in den Hohen
IV. Diese Wolken in den Hohen
V. Es kehret der Maien, es bluhet die Au
VI. Nimm sie hin denn, diese Lieder
Donghoon Shin - Winter Sonata for Violin and Piano (Asian Premiere)
Intermission
L.v. Beethoven - "Cavatina" from String Quartet No. 13 in Bb Major, Op. 130
Donghoon Shin - Sonnets to Orpheus for Countertenor and String Quartet (Asian Premiere)