Repertoire
Bonis: Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 (1904)
Takemitsu: Toward the Sea I (1981)
Reinecke: Sonata in E Minor (“Undine”), Op. 167 (1882)
Sarasate/Choi: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (1878)
About the Artists
Jasmine Choi is professor of practice in flute at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Praised as “The goddess of flute” by The Korea Times, Choi is a dynamic and innovative flutist whose artistry transcends traditional boundaries. Known for her captivating performances and engaging online presence, she is particularly dedicated to cultivating new audiences for classical music, while delving into the limitless potential of the instrument. Her formative years were spent at the Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School, preparing her to hold positions as associate principal flute with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under Paavo Järvi and then as principal flute with the Vienna Symphony under Fabio Luisi prior to launching her dynamic career as a soloist. In addition to her active solo career, Choi is acclaimed worldwide by flutists and enthusiasts for her dedication to the art of flute performance through her various teaching methods published by Theodore Presser Company and Seoul Music Publishing. She applies her methods and professional expertise in master classes worldwide and has been invited by The Juilliard School, Curtis Institute of Music, Indiana University, Colburn School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Florida University, Harvard University, Universität für Musik in Vienna, and many other prominent institutions. A musician of the twenty-first century, Choi uses the digital platform as a means to reach broader audiences and to help sustain and cultivate classical music in today’s fast-paced, digital world. Her YouTube channel has received a Silver Play Button with more than 30 million views, an important recognition of her contribution to the classical music world. Choi’s innate capacity to link people and cultures through her music led to an invitation to perform the song “Arirang,” commissioned by the Austrian Olympic Committee, during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, Korea. A proud representative of her homeland, Choi is founder and music director of the Heredium Concert Series and has been designated ambassador of the Daejeon Culture and Arts Foundation in her hometown Daejeon, Korea.
Ji Yeon (Jiji) Kim is associate professor of music in guitar at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She was previously assistant professor of guitar at Arizona State University’s School of Music, Dance and Theatre. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Curtis Institute of Music and a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. Kim is an adventurous artist on both acoustic and electric guitar, playing a wide range of music, from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation. The Washington Post selected her as “one of the 21 composers/performers who sound like tomorrow.” Released in 2018, her recording Underglow features acoustic guitar music by Bach, Albéniz, Ginastera, and Dyens, in addition to her own composition for electric guitar and electronics. Recent highlights include a wide array of venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, Krannert Center, and more. A passionate advocate of contemporary music, Kim has worked with such renowned composers as Terry Riley, Paul Lansky, João Luiz, and Nina Young, among others. Kim’s more recent chamber music endeavors include touring with mezzo-soprano Carla Canales, soprano Molly Netter, the Verona Quartet, Brasil Guitar Duo, and Latin Grammy-winner Cuarteto Latinoamericano. She also performed with the New York Philharmonic and pianist Lara Downes. She has presented master classes and workshops extensively, including at the Peabody Institute, Eastman School of Music, Yale University, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall, among many others.
Melivia Raharjo is lecturer in music in collaborative piano at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Born in Indonesia, she is an avid collaborative pianist and has appeared in chamber performances with such renowned artists as the Takács Quartet, Roger Vignoles, Jaime Laredo, Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler, Mark Kosower, and Richard Weiss. One of the official pianists of the 11th International Violin Competition of Indianapolis in 2022, she was awarded special prizes for best performances of the Mozart and Beethoven sonatas with gold medalist Sirena Huang. She also has been playing for the cello master class program in Hidden Valley Music Seminar since 2022. Raharjo is a Music Academy of the West alumna and won the Duo Competition with violist Keoni Bolding in 2021. As part of the prize package, they performed a recital in Santa Barbara for which they created a program including special lighting effects to enhance its theme of night, from dusk through dawn. The recital also included the world premiere of Conrad Tao’s “Churn.” Previously, she worked as a staff pianist at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied with Anita Pontremoli for her master’s degree and artist diploma in collaborative piano. Raharjo discovered her passion in collaborating with other musicians while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore, studying with Albert Tiu. Performing with other musicians who are passionate about music brings so much joy to her life she hopes that their performances inspire others to play more chamber music in the future.
