A Letter from James Kim

When I finished my master’s degree, I decided to go to Germany. I loved everything about it—the brats, the beer, the Bundesliga—but the real reason I went was to study with the conductor Helmuth Rilling. Many of you probably recognize his name. He recently passed away.
A few months after I arrived, I experienced Helmuth Rilling’s St. Matthew Passion. And I truly mean experienced, not just heard. It wasn’t simply a concert—it was life-changing. I couldn’t sleep for days afterward. Even now, I can’t fully explain what happened in me. But I remember thinking very clearly: Someday, I want to conduct this piece. READ MORE…
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