Heejung Kim, a native of Seoul, Korea, is currently a graduate student
in music. Heejung began her music study at the age of four, with the piano
as her first instrument. In her teen years, she moved on to cello. This
change of instrument happened because her mother had heard the Arpeggione
Sonata by Schubert on the radio one day. Soon thereafter, Heejung's mother
brought home a cello for her to learn. Thus, playing this instrument was
not entirely her choice. Still, she grew to love the instrument and she
says that her cello study has been very pleasant.
Heejung performed at the April 9, 2000, International Dinner and will
perform later this semester at the Polish dinner. The International Dinner
guests were very appreciative of her fine performance. About music and
about her playing music, Heejung states, "I do firmly believe that
music is a universal language. Playing cello for me is an ultimate way
of expressing the human soul. I thank God for giving me the privilege
of having musical talents. I am free of anxiety, worries, and suffering
when I perform; I can be who I am without trying to impress anyone. But
most importantly, I enjoy the moments when I can share something beautiful
through music with others." Heejung admits that her music degree
may not get her a high-paying job, by some standards, but she believes
that being a musician is worth more than a fat salary!
The Cosmopolitan Club is fortunate to have such a talented musician and
a wonderful person in its midst.
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Hee Jung Kim performs a sonata by Gabriel Faure while being accompanied on the piano by Teresa Loy. (photo by Ron Peters) |