The piano recital by Dr. Eun-Hee Park and Dr. Hyeji Seo is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. in Ramsey Theatre.
Dr. Eun-Hee Park and Dr. Hyeji Seo will present a guest piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building at Wayne State College. The piano duo will celebrate imagination, artistry, and the joy of making music together. The performance is free and open to the public.
The performance will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, visit the Watch Live page. A downloadable PDF of the concert program will be posted on the event page when it becomes available. The event page can be accessed from the Upcoming Livestream Events section on the Watch Live page.
The evening blends the charm of French music, the bold spirit of American music, and the vibrant energy of Korean folk tradition. In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the program features George Gershwin’s exhilarating “Porgy and Bess Fantasy” and John Corigliano’s delightful “Gazebo Dances,” inspired by the lively atmosphere of small-town summer bandstands.
These American selections are paired with Ravel’s electrifying two-piano version of “La Valse,” offering a richly textured journey through French color and rhythm. Adding a unique cultural dimension, the program includes Hyunjoo Byon’s “Ongheya,” a contemporary work rooted in the Korean barley-threshing labor song, celebrating the strength, community, and rhythmic vitality of Korean musical heritage.
Park is assistant professor of piano/collaborative piano at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She is also a member of the Rawlins Piano Trio. Seo is an assistant professor of practice at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.