Sung Jin Hong, Conductor
One World Symphony
Soulscapes: Piano Music by African American Women
Maria Corley, piano
Albany Records
Adrienne Metzinger writes:
Berlin’s VAN Magazine Features Sung Jin Hong’s Political Art Playlist: "Know the Land"
One World Symphony Artistic Director & Composer-Conductor Sung Jin Hong was engaged by Berlin’s VAN Magazine as a contributing author. His Political Art Playlist, "Know the Land," examines
the works of Saariaho, Undine Smith Moore, Messiaen, Britten,
Beethoven, Isang Yun, and Han Yong-un and how they speak to “eternal
truths about time, longing, and justice.”
"Before
the Civil Rights movement, many of her [Undine Smith Moore's]
compositions, including “Before I’d be a slave,” spoke of owning that
spirit: her heritage. The way Smith Moore directly addressed the
validity of her people has resonated with me. Instead of forcing a
narrative of finding beauty in dark, desolate sublimity, this tight,
impenetrable work unapologetically voices the experiences of her people
who defiantly resist their dehumanization.”
– Sung Jin Hong, “Know the Land,” VAN Magazine, 54th issue
Read complete Political Art Playlist “Know the Land”:
Website of One World Symphony
[Maria Corley writes about her letter from Adrienne Metzinger]
Hi Bill,
I thought this might interest you! The
CD was recorded in 2006. Another piece was
recently featured on BBC3, according to a tweet. I think I should
record Soulscapes 2! (It features music by African American women). Honestly, I was speechless.
From: Adrienne Metzinger
Dear Ms. Maria Corley,
My name is Adrienne Metzinger, managing director of NYC’s
One World Symphony. I’d like to share some news with you.
Composer-conductor Sung Jin Hong was recently engaged by Berlin’s VAN
Magazine to write a piece. His Political Art Playlist, “Know
The Land,” included your passionate performance of Undine Smith
Moore’s “Before I’d be a slave.” Sung Jin appreciated your
interpretation of the work that “unapologetically voices the experience
of her people who defiantly resist their dehumanization.” The
complete feature is here:
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