Weekend in New York City
Hello Everyone,
Please pardon my very delayed blog update. These past few months have been very busy and exciting!
A few weeks ago my violin underwent an operation. The neck of my violin was a bit larger than the norm, so after many months of hesitation and consideration, I finally decided to take it to New York to get the neck thinned. I’m so attached and used to having my violin with me all the time that it was very nerve wrecking to leave it at the shop for longer than normal.
Now that the neck is smaller, everything feels much better. I can really feel the difference. It’s funny how such a minute measurement can make the biggest difference! While I was in New York, I had the chance to see one of my favorite operas, La Traviata. The Metropolitan Opera stage production was so colorful, everything was extremely detailed and on top of that the singers were phenomenal! Krassimira Stoyanova played an excellent Violetta. Not only did her voice sound wonderful, but her stage presence and acting really fit with the characteristic of Violetta. She took a lot of rubato in a few of the arias, but it showed her own personal style, and was still within the boundaries of being tasteful.
April 19th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Hey gurl, just wanted 2 say that ur site is sick. keep playin’ that violin of yours.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Hi, I woud like to see you in Vienna, but i have to be in Prag. Vienna is about one hundred km from my home only. I was looking forward your Europe trip so much…:((
May 15th, 2007 at 1:36 am
i love the way you play the violin =D
May 15th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
lol, hi
I like your dog! very cute ^_^
May 16th, 2007 at 2:15 am
love your playing~~~
May 20th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Hey, next time when you are in NYC give me a buzz.
May 21st, 2007 at 7:12 pm
hi! how old were you when you started to play the violin?
June 3rd, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Hello! Esther
Like your web site here, you talented violinist!
It was good to see your family this pm at the church which we should do more often not less.
I love to hear your live performance, I have heard Julie’s performance and a girl name Man(Last name) something when her father come to my office for a test.
So, are you still growing by the way ?
I shall come more often and visit your site.
So, this was made by your brother, Edward ?
Well done
Now, more practice please, including
Mendelsohn, Mozart, Elgar, Beethovan, Paganinni, especially Mozart Violin Concerto #5, 2nd and 3rd movements pls, come on now
June 4th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
I discovered you recently at Youtube.com playing Zapateado in 2002. I never get tired listening to it. I think you will be as famous and good as Kyung Wha Chung someday. Keep practicing.
June 5th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
coucou! je voulais juste te dire que j’adore comment tu joues!!! surtout ne change pas! bisous!
June 5th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
wow your very talented.. i hope i can see you perform someday. i play violin myself, and when i saw your videos it really inspired me to practice harder!
June 7th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Your violin playing is both awe-inducing and inspirational.
June 15th, 2007 at 8:36 am
just continue ……
June 19th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Esther,
You may not know, but your playing has greatly inspired me. I am also a violinist, but not nearly as talented as you. I’ve seen your videos, and every time I watch you play I am awestricken. Thank you for blessing us with beautiful music.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
omg you are definitly one of my favorite violinists around the world. So young, so passionate… I’m sure you will become the best violinist in the world one day. well keep playing the violin and good luck? You don’t need luck nvm have fun? I’m sure you already do. lol
August 26th, 2007 at 11:49 am
Thank you for your site. I have found here much useful information.
Good site !
August 26th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Amazing~ Beautifu~
August 31st, 2007 at 2:06 pm
I love the way you play and with so much naturality…looks like you make no effort…that’s called talent..
I have a 9 years old grand-daughter starting to
learn how to play the viola (she choosed the viola
instead of violin, because in her words “has a deep sound”…..I’m trying to show her that the violin is much more reach in sound and for that I sent your performance of Zapateado, wich she liked very much….would it be possible if you send her a few words to increase her love for music and violin?..her name is Maria José an her e-mail adress is www.pelusi.osito@hotmail.com
we are from chile in south america…..
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:23 am
¡Emocionante manera de tocar el violÃn! Especialmente el Zapateado de Sarasate, soy de Cartagena, pequeña ciudad del Mediterráneo español, tanto mi hija como yo adoramos la música y observamos que tanto en la Música como en la Danza españolas, cuando son interpredas por extranjeros, aunque la interpretación sea perfecta suele perder parte de su garra, de su fuerza, de su sentimiento, no es éste tu caso, ni el propio Sarasate lo harÃa mejor.
¡Bendita seas por todo lo que tú música nos hace sentir!
October 19th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
my brother is a really good violinist. but you are better!(no offense to my brother though he is good though im serious!)
October 19th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
…………….wow. like my sister said i am a really great violinist but you are better. i think you might as well be the best violinist in the world. anyways i hope to see you one day!
October 20th, 2007 at 6:12 am
…………wow im a really good violinist but you’re even better! i cant imagine you playing for hours with your violin. keep making great music and i hope to ever see sometime…….
October 20th, 2007 at 6:14 am
oh my goodness. my brother william is great but you are relly good. (no offense to my brother though…) how old are you now and how tall/
October 21st, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Dear Esther!
I’m a just-beginner in learning to play violin and I hope to be a so-young violinist as you know old people turns young, then I’m turning young as I have “only” 58 y.o..
Many, many thanks for yout way to interpret and play that wonderful musical instrument.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
1.win the lottery twice
2.become PM’s sexiest man three times
3.see Esther Kim live
If I can do just one of those, ill be the happiest man alive. Your music is such an inspiration, Thank you!!!
November 15th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
your playing was very inspring!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2007 at 7:09 am
Hi.
Good design, who make it?
December 1st, 2007 at 7:36 pm
You are awsome!!! I’m a violinst my self and have only been playing for about two years. People say I’m pretty good but you’re the best I’ve ever heard! I’ve got to show your playing to all the people at my school that think their all that.By the way, when did you start playing and how old are you now?
December 1st, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Hey, It’s me from above( I just changed it to my nickname). You’ve been to Indiana?!? I use to live there( but now am in I Conneticut,:p.) Plus I use to live in Japan ( Okinawa to be exact; which is the best place every) and have visited Seoul,Korea( which is awsome.)You have inspired me to work even harder at playing the violin( as if 50 minutes a day isn’t enough!) Keeping on playing!! Violins rock!!!!!
December 1st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Hello Esther Kim!
You’re soo awsome!!!!!
December 21st, 2007 at 2:16 pm
hey,esther kim. I have the same name as you and the same last name to. But my middle name is Yehun. I wonder what middle name you got. And you are also good at playing violean. I meen that i never heard you playing violean, but it looks like your good at it. Well see you next time, p.s have awonderful Christmas break TO:Esther kim FROM:Esther kim, yehun
December 26th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Hello Esther! It was a pleasure meeting you and your sister at the Hsu family’s Christmas gathering. =) Your ‘mini’ performance left many of us breathless and wanting more… What a tease!! hahah. In all seriousness, thank you for the inspiring performance. Your doggies are adorable! I also have a lil Maltese named Tiff. Chk her out if you get bored =P http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4729&id=505014690
Well, happy holidays to you Audry and family!
January 24th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Hi Esther,
I enjoy your performances. I am looking forward hearing your concert with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra this summer
January 31st, 2008 at 6:36 am
hello. good site.
kola kola xara xara
February 13th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Every one of us have experiences of love. It goes for you, and for me also.
We encounter numerous people and learn several things from those relationships.
And music is an essential factor in it.
So, you are so beautiful
I’ll be your fan -♥
Take care-
February 17th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I heard you on Praire Home Companion
you rocked the house
February 17th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
I heard you on NPR last night and I must say I was astounded. I actually pulled to the side of the road to listen more carefully. You play with such passion and clarity! You truly possess an amazing and wondrous talent. Thank you for your efforts and I look forward to listening to you for a long time!