Please welcome our guest musicians, cellist August Lee and pianist Hyunji Park, this Sunday. August previously offered a musical offering at our church about two years ago, and many of us were deeply inspired by his music at that time. We are delighted to welcome him back. For this visit, we carefully selected the repertoire together to reflect the spirit of the Lenten season. The program features reflective and meditative music appropriate for this time of prayer and contemplation. You will hear the following pieces: For prelude, Andante from Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff; for offertory, Élégie, Op. 24 by Gabriel Fauré; and during communion, Nocturne in D minor, Op. 19, No. 4 for cello and piano by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. We hope this will be a musically rich and meaningful time for all of us. During this Lenten season, may this music guide us into deeper reflection as we remember the call to prayer, repentance, fasting, forgiveness, and the renewal of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Jung Jin
August Jong Hyun Lee is a professional classical cellist, educator, and conductor. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and a Master of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In addition to his solo career, Mr. Lee is a dedicated teacher and conductor. He teaches private students and conducts the Valley Church Youth Orchestra, the Silicon Valley Korean Chamber Orchestra, the Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra, and the Oikos Community Orchestra. Mr. Lee is also an active performer. He is a member of the Celeste Stella Trio, a resident musician at the San Francisco Presidio Chapel, and performs in concert series at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Mr. Lee is a passionate and talented musician dedicated to sharing his love of music with others. He is an asset to the music community and an inspiration to his students and colleagues.
Hyunji Park is an active classical pianist, performing as both a soloist and a collaborative artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ms. Park, a native of Seoul, Korea, holds a Graduate Performance Diploma in piano performance from Peabody Conservatory. Hyunji has captivated audiences in major cities worldwide, including Seoul, Rome, Sydney’s Opera House, Anchorage, and the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area. In the San Francisco Bay Area, she has been invited to perform at prestigious venues such as the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, Cathedral of St. Mary, and Grace Presbyterian Church. As the Artistic Director of Celeste Solo Ensemble and pianist of Celeste Stella Trio, Hyunji brings together exceptional musicians to create captivating chamber music experiences. Her collaborative spirit and artistic vision have led to performances that resonate with audiences, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of classical music. Currently, Hyunji serves as the Musician-in-Residence at the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, Artistic Director of Celeste Solo Ensemble, a pianist of Celeste Stella Trio, and an active member of MTAC.dents and colleagues.
