Veteran pianist Paik Hae-sun reflects on Lim Yun-chan’s rise to stardom

Renowned pianist Paik Hae-sun, 60, admitted Monday that sensational young pianist Lim Yun-chan possesses an indescribable energy on stage that captivates audiences and has elevated him to idol status. “Lim Yun-chan is certainly an idol in classical music… Yun-chan is completely crazy about music,” Paik said during a press conference with local journalists in Seoul. “As some jokingly say, it feels like he has a connection with an alien (when he plays the piano).” Lim studies at the New England Conservatory where Paik teaches piano — Lim studies under pianist Sohn Min-soo. Lim rose to international fame in 2022 after winning the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Texas. A video of his performance in the competition’s final round has since become one of the most-viewed classical music videos on YouTube. The pianist recalled a friend telling her that Lim’s playing was so compelling it made her stop washing dishes while watching him on YouTube. Paik herself attended three of Lim’s recitals, trying to make sense of his energy. Yet, Lim’s popularity reminds Paik oWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times