“Astral’s January 25 concert will place the spotlight on violinist Katie Hyun in a program that pairs modern works with soul mates from the Baroque period.”
Broad Street Review
Blogcritics
“Soloist Katie Hyun was marvelous, bowing the melodies in the best Romantic tradition. At times she made me think of the passionate sweep of Heifetz; at other times of the precisely tempered musicality of Joshua Bell. She maintained a limpid tone throughout her range; her upper register mingling with the celesta’s high notes evoked faery magic.”
The New York Times
“It begins with a steady, foreboding beat, over which a violinist (here the excellent Katie Hyun) weaves a sinuous melody that guides the chorus into the introduction of the saint.”
Cleveland.com
“Particularly noteworthy was a last-minute appearance by Katie Hyun, replacing scheduled violinist Yura Lee, who was indisposed. Hyun played the demanding part in Rorem's refined score with great sensitivity and top-shelf artistry.”