Han stated that she would be happy to tour India in the future, despite the fact that she acknowledged having limited knowledge of the country’s current classical music scene.She went on to say, “I would love to come to India for a concert.”BTS, EXO, Blackpink, and other mainstream pop groups have emerged as South Korea’s music’s face in recent years.
Sujin Han, a well-known violinist from South Korea, claims that American violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Indian sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar introduced her to Indian music decades ago.In 1967, Menuhin and Shankar released an album in the UK titled “West Meets East.”It was made months after their successful duet at the Bath Musical Festival in June 1966, where they had played some of the material, when it was recorded.Han, who was nine years old when she went to Yehudi Menuhin Music School in Surrey, UK, said that ever since she saw the work of the duo, she has been interested in learning more about Indian music.
“It is not an individual experience.”However, the legendary violinist Menuin was well-known for his work with Ravi Shankar.I first learned about India and Indian music from that.In a group interview at the Korea Press Center in this city, the musician told PTI, “I’ve been really interested in it since then.”
Menuhin, who is considered to be one of the best violinists of the 20th century, had a long and close friendship with Shankar, who helped spread Indian music around the world and had a big impact on Western musicians like The Beatles.Han stated that she would be happy to tour India in the future, despite the fact that she acknowledged having limited knowledge of the country’s current classical music scene.
She continued, “I would love to come to India for a concert.”
BTS, EXO, Blackpink, and other mainstream pop groups have emerged as South Korea’s music’s face in recent years.The country’s growing interest in European classical music is also due to the influence of Western culture.
However, the perception that classical music is not for everyone is widespread throughout the world, and South Korea is no exception.Han believes that the distinction between classical music and other genres is made by the use of the term “classical.”
“This term may be a hindrance.”You might think that this kind of music is hard to understand, or that maybe it’s not my style.She stated, “But it’s not like that; classical music is for everyone regardless of ethnicity, class, age, or gender.”
Additionally, the multi-award-winning violinist advocated for the habit of listening to music without categorizing it.Words and the arts aren’t as powerful as music.You can see that the latter passes through the brain before reaching the heart.Music, on the other hand, penetrates the soul right away.Perhaps we should start by getting rid of the associations associated with these words.Pop, classical, everything.She continued, “I know it won’t be easy… But we can try to listen with an open mind.”Han, who is not a fan of Korean pop, stated that the two genres have a lot to “learn” from one another.
Pop is derived from classical music, but its short-term growth is faster (something classical music can learn from).Conversely, pop can benefit from classical storytelling techniques.The best course of action is collaboration,” the 35-year-old violinist stated.
Additionally, the multi-award-winning violinist advocated for the habit of listening to music without categorizing it.Words and the arts aren’t as powerful as music.You can see that the latter passes through the brain before reaching the heart.Music, on the other hand, penetrates the soul right away.Perhaps we should start by getting rid of the associations associated with these words.Pop, classical, everything.She continued, “I know it won’t be easy… But we can try to listen with an open mind.”Han, who is not a fan of Korean pop, stated that the two genres have a lot to “learn” from one another.
Pop is derived from classical music, but its short-term growth is faster (something classical music can learn from).Conversely, pop can benefit from classical storytelling techniques.The best course of action is collaboration,” the 35-year-old violinist stated.
Han, who was born in Korea, moved to the UK when she was just two years old because her father wanted to get a doctorate in London.
“My grandmother and mother are both violinists.”My father wanted me to follow in his footsteps and my mother wanted me to be a musician.She jokingly observed, “But when I picked up the violin, my father’s dreams shattered.”
However, she was “completely deaf in her left ear” due to a genetic condition.
“I would have a really difficult time understanding what was going on in the classes,” she said. “My parents were devastated when the teacher told them that I apparently couldn’t hear very well.”She gave a recital at the age of 12 at London’s Wigmore Hall, which is a must-see for many of the world’s leading classical music performers.Or, from winning the Wieniawski International Competition, which was held in honor of the aforementioned Polish virtuoso and composer, and becoming the first Korean musician to do so at the age of 15.
“Music has healing powers… One can regain the hope to live by listening to it,” added Han, who graduated as the best performer from the Kronberg Academy in Germany and the Royal Academy of Music in London.
