From the Top alum Kevin Cho performs Brahms’ Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4 in E Major. With it’s wave-like melody, this piece is the perfect showcase for Kevin’s ability to bring out the full dynamic range of the piano. Combine this performance with some deep breaths for the ultimate 5 minute vacation!
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Valencia, California Kevin performed on Show 389 from Merkin Hall on September 25, 2020.
Kevin Cho (piano), 17, from Valencia, California, made his concerto debut at the age of nine with the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra. Since then, he has soloed with the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Southwestern Music Festival Orchestra. Kevin has placed first in numerous competitions including the Virginia Waring International Competition, the National MTNA-Kawai Junior Piano Competition, the Lansum International Competition, and the Young Muse International Music Festival. Kevin studies with Rufus Choi and has participated in masterclasses with a variety of artists. Outside of music, Kevin has a strong interest in the STEM fields.
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