“Yumi Cho is a violinist with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, originally from Alberta, Canada,” writes Nina Garin in Sunday’s (11/3) PacificSanDiego.com (San Diego County, CA). “She studied at Barnard College, Columbia University and the Juilliard School, and has been with the San Diego Symphony for 14 seasons. Q: What’s the most exciting part about being a member of the symphony? Cho: Creating music with my colleagues. The level of talent and commitment onstage is an inspiration. Q: What has it been like to work with new music director Rafael Payare? Cho: Motivating and exhilarating! He brings in a fresh perspective on music-making which I think our orchestra is thriving on these days…. Q: What’s your favorite music to play in general? Cho: It’s difficult to choose, but I always love repertoire by any of the three B’s—Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Q: What do you listen to in your free time? Cho: If I have time, I try to get out to the ocean as often as possible. I love listening to the sound of the waves. Q: If you didn’t play the violin, you’d … Cho: … travel the world as a landscape/wildlife photographer.”
Posted November 6, 2019
