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On Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m., violinist Kristin Lee – hailed in The Strad for her “elegance” and “vivacity and electric energy” – will perform with pianist Michael Chertock in the Linton Chamber Music Series at First Unitarian Church, 536 Linton Street.
Their concert follows the release of Kristin Lee’s debut solo album, American Sketches, which was released on First Hand Records on Nov. 15. American Sketches reflects the distinct and recognizable sound of American music and its rich history, encompassing both Lee’s journey as an American, as well as the journeys of the composers she selected.
Although this is Lee’s debut In the Linton Chamber Music Series, she is well-known in the Cincinnati community through her work on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music as an assistant professor of violin.
A violinist of remarkable versatility and impeccable technique, Kristin Lee enjoys a vibrant career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator and artistic director. “Her technique is flawless, and she has a sense of melodic shaping that reflects an artistic maturity,” wrote the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A native of Seoul, Korea, she emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 7. During her childhood, playing the violin was a refuge from bullying and racism for Kristin – she moved to the U.S. not speaking any English and felt the violin became her voice.
For tickets and information: https://lintonmusic.org/linton-chamber-music.