Masterworks 3
Masterworks 3: Heritage & Harmony
Monday, February 10, 2024 at 7pm
Troy University’s Davis Theatre for Performing Arts
Johannes Brahms – Double Concerto
Soloists: MSO Violin and Cello Fellows
William Dawson – Negro Folk Symphony
Part of the Alabama Composers Project
Meet the Fellows
Jiaoyang “Sunny” Xu
Senator Larry D. Dixon Cello Fellow
Jiaoyang is a celebrated cellist, having performed at prestigious venues worldwide, from The Beijing Concert Hall to the Kennedy Center. Alongside grand stages, she cherishes intimate performances in senior homes and living rooms, fostering memorable connections with audiences. Her passion for chamber music is evident through collaborations with renowned artists and her membership in the Amit Peled Cello Gang. Embracing teaching, she imparts wisdom both in-person and online, reaching students globally. Jiayang’s journey from Beijing to her studies at Peabody Institute reflects her unwavering dedication to her craft.
Haeun “Honney” Kim
Violin Fellow
Korean/American violinist Haeun Honney Kim, raised in Alabama, is renowned for her captivating performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra player across 15 countries. A member of the LGT Young Soloists since 2022, she leads the second violin section and performs in prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and Konzerthaus Berlin. Recently, she soloed in Piazzolla’s Four Seasons at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, with a live-streamed performance. Beginning violin at age 4, inspired by her pianist mother, Honney gained acclaim through competitions such as the Blount Slawson National Young Artist Competition and the Leopold Auer International Violin Competition. She debuted with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at eleven and has performed with several orchestras. Honney has participated in global festivals and studied under prominent mentors. She completed her Bachelor’s at the New England Conservatory and is pursuing a Master’s at Juilliard, where she also teaches pre-college students.
Honney plays on an 1895 Scarampella violin that has been graciously loaned to her by the Stretton Society in Germany.
