This week’s Classical Californian is cellist and the University of Southern California Interim President Beong-Soo Kim. A passionate Classical California listener, President Kim shares a program of works that resonate deeply with his own journey and celebrate his Trojan roots. Brahms, Schubert, and his own performance of Bach’s Sarabande from Suite No. 1 for Cello, his selections celebrate musicians while honoring the musical tradition of USC.
Bach, Suite No. 1 for Cello, "Sarabande,” Beong Soo Kim, cello
Brahms, Double Concerto, first movement Gregor Piatigorsky, cello; Jascha Heifetz, violin; RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra, Alfred Wallenstein conducts
Schubert, Quintet in C major, first movement Takács Quartet with cellist, Ralph Kirshbaum
Bach, Chorale Prelude "Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist" arranged by Schoenberg, Michael Tilson Thomas leading the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
