Category Archives: Features
World premiere of Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Esther Yoo gave the world premiere of Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and conductor Clemens Schuldt on March 20, 2024 at Barbican Hall. Written specially for…
Series Announcement: Artist Confidential with Esther Yoo
In her new video series, acclaimed violinist Esther Yoo illuminates the hopes, fears, and perspectives of artists in the classical music space. Inspired by the private conversations she’s had with…
New Video Series Collaboration with Kyobo Nobiliaire Arts & Culture
In collaboration with Kyobo Nobiliaire Arts & Culture, Esther Yoo has created a video series of three episodes titled “Journey Through Violin with Esther Yoo.” The first episode lays out both the…
Featured on Classic FM’s ’30 under 30’
Starting on February 28, Julian Lloyd Webber will showcase 30 brilliant young musicians under the age of 30 who have already made waves in the classical music world. Featuring six…
Global Ode To Joy
Written as a journey from despair to joy, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony culminates with his iconic "Ode to Joy" chorus, an uplifting hymn to unity, hope and the healing power of…
Interview with SPO Magazine
Ahead of her debut with the Seoul Philharmonic, Esther Yoo gave this interview for SPO Magazine. Read the full Korean version here.
Latest Album Now Available on Deutsche Grammophon
The Z.E.N. Trio is thrilled to announce that their second album has been released worldwide digitally on the Deutsche Grammophon label. Titled “Burning Through the Cold,” the album features works…
Interview with “Where Cherries Ripen”
In a recent conversation with the blog Where Cherries Ripen, Esther Yoo discussed a variety of topics including what it means as a musician to have more time to reflect…
Mental Health Op Ed Featured on “The Arts Desk”
On May 27, The Arts Desk featured an op ed article by Esther Yoo titled, "Tuning the focus inward: violinist Esther Yoo on performers facing their demons in a crisis."…
Sharing Her Quarantine Practice Tips with “The Strad”
In a recent article for The Strad, Esther Yoo shared her tips on how to stay motivated and continue practicing effectively during the quarantine. Esther shared tips that included, "discovering…