by Elaine Diehl
Violinist Jennifer Koh was having a spectacular year... concerts, Master classes, and the world premiere of a brand-new work – a collaboration with Davone Tines based on her Mother’s experiences as a refugee child in South Korea and his grandfather’s life as a sharecopper.
Then came the Pandemic.
The world turned upside down, Jennifer’s bookings were obliterated, and she found herself locked down in her New York apartment.
I spoke with Jennifer Koh on April 17, the day that should have seen the premiere of, Everything That Rises Must Converge. We talked about the world situation, in particular, how it impacted the Arts and how she created a way to help her fellow musicians with her Alone Together project.
When everything seemed impossible, she said, “30 Seconds felt like something that was manageable.”
Here’s our chat:
