PressReviews

“…soloist Siwoo Kim tossed it off with deceptive ease and a sense of fun. It was a spectacular rendition, in which the performer visibly reveled in the work’s manifold complexities. Kim was no less impressive in the concerto’s quieter moments, floating high-lying melodic lines with poignance and sensitivity.”

“Kim’s playing is rich with emotion without tipping into sentimentality. He doles out his beautiful vibrato in restrained portions, making it all the sweeter when it comes. His bow control is extraordinary. And his elegant, understated stage presence allows full access to the beauty of Torke’s music without any distractions.”

“When you fly in from New York on just over 48 hours notice to fill in for a violinist on a relatively unknown concerto that’s never been played by the orchestra with whom you are soloing, you deserve a standing ovation.

Actually, you deserve a mid-concerto standing-o, or several in the case of Friday night’s Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert with Siwoo Kim at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall.”

“stylistic sensitivity and generous tonal nuance”

“incisive”

“compelling”

“whip-smart”

“a truly stunning performance”

“Serenely elegiac.”

“The performance is superb and richly recorded, and I’ve been listening to it obsessively.”

“Siwoo Kim’s impassioned playing adds notable fire to the busy textures…”