Rhythm Nation

Kang and Kim on the classical pieces that most inspire them

German violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and South Korean pianist Sunwook Kim reveal why the greats like Bach and Maria Callas mean so much to them

Sunwook Kim and Clara-Jumi Kang: the classical musicians and former child prodigies spent the Covid lockdowns collaborating on a four-CD series of Beethoven’s sonatas

German violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and South Korean pianist Sunwook Kim are two leading lights of the classical music world. Both former child prodigies, they spent the Covid lockdowns collaborating on a four-CD series of Ludwig van Beethoven’s sonatas. Next week Kang and Kim will set out on a Music Network tour of Ireland, playing dates in Dublin, Waterford, Sligo, Thomastown and Listowel. Their repertoire will include Beethoven, other sonatas by Ottorino Respighi and César Franck ...