Pianist Yeol-eum Son Returns to Hometown Wonju to Play for Children
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
Renowned pianist Yeol-eum Son returned to her hometown of Wonju to give a heartfelt children’s concert at Saebit Daycare (새빛 어린이집). The video of the performance posted on the YouTube channel 'Classic Han' drew 50,000 views in four days. Son brought her first upright piano, about 40 years old, and played pieces that introduced young listeners to classical music. She engaged the children by asking simple questions about Mozart’s Piano Sonata No.16, then performed Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (Piano Sonata No.14) and Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu. The attentive reactions and comments from the children — who said the performance felt “warm” — highlighted a touching connection between the artist and the next generation, suggesting hope for future young musicians.
