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Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim

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. Tune in Tonight at 7pm!

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