PROGRAM                           R. SchumannAdagio and Allegro, Op. 70H. VieuxtempsElegy for Viola and Piano, Op. 30J. SibeliusRondo for Viola and PianoR. SchumannSonata No. 1 in a minor, Op. 105 bis for Viola and PianoJ. BrahmsScherzo from F.A.E SonataPROFILEViola  Yang Hye-soon The violist Yang Hye-soon, renowned for her brilliant technique, passionate expression, and compelling tone, is dedicated to continuous study and interacting with audiences through her profound love and insight into music. She graduated from Seoul Arts High School and the Department of Instrumental Music, the College of Music of Seoul National University. After completing her studies in string music at the same graduate school, she furthered her education at the Dusseldorf Music School with a Master of Music as a performer diploma. She later completed an artist diploma (Doctor of Musical Arts) with summa cum laude honors at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She previously served as the principal violist of the Korean Symphony Orchestra (now the Korean National Symphony Orchestra) and lectured at the Korea National University of Arts, Ewha Womans University, Kookmin University, Sejong University, Konkuk University, Chungnam National University, and Jeju University. Currently, she is a principal violist of Korean Chamber Orchestra (formerly Seoul Baroque Ensemble), Callisto Quartet, and Quasi-Trio. Additionally, she lectures at Dongduk Women’s University, Sangmyung University, Busan National University, Kyungpook National University, and Goyang High School of Arts.