Renowned Composer Texu Kim Returns to Orchestra Hall for Lunar New Year Concert

Composer Texu Kim, who first showcased his music to the U.S. audience at the Orchestra Hall in January 2015, is scheduled to return to the same venue with his piece, Dub-Sanjo. The performance is planned for the Lunar New Year concert on February 17, and at concerts on March 8 and 9, featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. Kim's debut at the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute in 2015 was positively received, marking a significant point in his career.

Kim's involvement in the 2015 Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute was a learning experience. His piece, Splash!!, was performed successfully, despite its complexity. This experience made him aware of the effort required from performers and the group. This understanding led him to appreciate their dedication through his music. He also learned about the music industry and how composers can contribute to it.

The Institute allowed Kim to engage with various stakeholders in concert-making, including staff, public relations and copyright specialists, and audience members. This exposure to the concert-making process prepared him for future collaborations with other orchestras. This knowledge was useful when he became the composer-in-residence of the Korean National Symphony Orchestra.

Kim's approach to titling his pieces is distinctive. He often uses two exclamation points at the end of his titles, which he believes helps create a unique identity. This was not a planned decision, but a reflection of his preference for strong endings and his Korean speaking intonation. However, he only applies this method for titles that suit a strong ending. He also uses hyphens in many of his titles, due to their common use in Korean names.

Kim is looking forward to his future projects and performances. He is especially proud of initiating the Composers’ Atelier program in 2021 with the Korean National Symphony Orchestra, inspired by the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute. As he continues to develop as a composer, Kim is dedicated to appreciating the efforts of musicians through his music and contributing to the music industry.

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