named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Development
Trains and showcases young musicians from 8 countries; alumni hold leadership positions in orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and Hamburg Philharmonic.
Commissioned Works
Commissions and premieres new compositions such as Todd Machover's "Overture to The Overstory", "Flow Symphony" in collaboration with MIT Media Lab, "L'Ère des Chimères" with Bernard Werber, and Kim Tae-su's concerto for four concertmasters.
Global Concert Tours
Performs over 700 concerts in 120 cities worldwide, including recurring appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Wigmore Hall.
Pyongyang International Music Festival
Co-founded and served as host ensemble for seven years at the festival, promoting cultural exchange through classical music.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Hosting anniversary and special music festivalsHosted a 30th anniversary festival at Carnegie Hall in 2024, marking a major milestone in the ensemble’s performance history.
- Presenting classical music concertsPresents concerts of the highest artistic level to enrich and expand audiences' lives through music, with over 700 performances across 120 cities worldwide since 1994, including regular appearances at major venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, and Seoul Arts Center.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering contemporary musical worksCommissions and premieres new compositions, including Todd Machover's "Overstory Overture", "Flow Symphony" created with MIT Media Lab using AI, "The Age of Chimera" with Bernard Werber, and Kim Tae-su's concerto for four concertmasters.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Cultural diplomacy and ambassadorshipServed as cultural ambassador for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, representing South Korean culture through music on an international stage.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Training emerging musiciansTrains next-generation musicians through performance and mentorship opportunities, many of whom have gone on to hold principal positions in major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Montreal Symphony, and Hamburg State Philharmonic.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Residency and festival leadership programsServed as resident ensemble at the Aspen Music Festival for nine years starting in 1996 and played a leading role in founding and hosting the PyeongChang International Music Festival from 2004 for seven years.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$432K
Contributions & grants$354K82%
Program service revenue$76K18%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$17K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Brymer | Finance and Admin Manager | 12 | $19K |
| Kyung Kang | Executive Director | 10 | $13K |
board members · 7
- HAHN KANG — Director
- HYO KANG — Director
- JUN CHOI — Director
- NAOKO TANAKA — Director
- SUNG K CHOI — Chairman
- WOONKYUNG LEE — Director
- ZIV ARAZI — Director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Aspen Music Festival Partner — Served as resident ensemble for nine years starting in 1996.
- MIT Media Lab Partner — Collaborated on the creation of "Flow Symphony" using AI technology.
- PyeongChang International Music Festival Partner — Played a leading role in founding the festival in 2004 and served as host ensemble for seven years.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Contemporary Programming and Commissioningmethodology: contemporary-programming-and-commissioningBy commissioning new works on modern themes through collaborations across disciplines, the organization advances contemporary classical music because innovation emerges from interdisciplinary artistic creation.
- Cultural Enrichment Through High Artistrymethodology: cultural-enrichment-through-high-artistryBy presenting concerts of high artistic quality, the organization enriches and expands audiences' lives, because excellence in performance creates transformative cultural experiences.