Strauss & Beethoven
Profound emotion and heroic triumph define this powerful evening of music. Korean-American violinist Julian Rhee, winner of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, takes center stage for Beethoven’s soaring Violin Concerto. Praised for his refinement, beauty of sound, and “the kind of poise and showmanship that thrills audiences” (The Strad), Rhee brings artistry and passion to this masterpiece of elegance and virtuosity. The night culminates with Beethoven’s revolutionary Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”, a bold and powerful work that changed music forever. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through passion, brilliance, and transformation!
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The Artists
Alex Prior
Conductor
Julian Rhee
Violin
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Winner of the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Korean American violinist Julian Rhee came to international prominence following his prize winning performances at the 2024 Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competition and the Silver Medal at the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Rhee has appeared with the Milwaukee Symphony, Belgian National Orchestra, Antwerp Symphony, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra of Heilbronn, Indianapolis Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Richmond Symphony, and San Diego Symphony alongside Francesco Lecce-Chong, Valentina Peleggi, Rune Bergmann, Antony Hermus and Leonard Slatkin, among others. Equally passionate about chamber music, Rhee is the newest member of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s prestigious Bowers Program. He has performed at and attended festivals including the Ravinia Steans Institute, Marlboro Music, and NorthShore Chamber Music Festival, performing alongside esteemed musicians such as Vadim Gluzman, Jonathan Biss, and Mitsuko Uchida. Rhee received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as teaching assistant of Miriam Fried at the New England Conservatory, and currently studies with Christian Tetzlaff at the Kronberg Academy. Rhee is the recipient of the outstanding 1699 “Lady Tennant” Antonio Stradivari violin and Jean Pierre Marie Persoit bow on extended loan through the generosity of the Mary B. Galvin Foundation and the Stradivari Society
Program:
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3