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Hee-Young Lim

French Cello Concertos w/London Symphony Orch, Yoo

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장일범의 K-Classic World / 첼리스트 - 임희영편
1 Saint-Saens: Concerto for Cello & Orchestra #1 in A minor - Allegro non troppo  
2 Allegretto con moto  
3 Tempo 1 - un peu moins vite - Molto Allegro  
4 Lalo: Concerto for Cello & Orchestra in D minor - Prelude  
5 Intermezzo  
6 Introduction  
7 Milhaud: Cello Concerto #1, Op.136 - Nonchalant  
8 Grave  
9 Joyeux  
10 Offenbach: Les larmes de Jacqueline  
11 Massenet: Meditation from Thais  
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Hee-Young was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory.

Praised by the Washington Post as "a deeply gifted musician, with a full, singing tone, near- flawless technique and a natural lyricism that infused nearly every note she played," cellist Hee- Young Lim has quickly established herself as one of the most charismatic and fast-rising cellists of her generation.

Born in Seoul, she was accepted to the Pre-College division of Korean National University of Arts and Yewon Arts School, winning prizes for Excellence in Music and the Most Distinguished Alumni Award. She entered the Korean National University at age 15, as the youngest student ever to be accepted. She moved to the United States to further her education at the New England Conservatory. Upon graduation at NEC, she went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, studying with Philippe Muller, where she graduated with ‘Highest Distinction' (‘mention très bien à l'unanimité'). She is also a graduate of Hochschule für Musik 'Franz Liszt' Weimar, where she earned her Konzertexamen degree "mit auszeichnung" (summa cum laude).

Hee-Young was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin, after an extended (four-year) search to fill this position. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory. 

  • Hee-Young Lim's one-night concert appearance in Bali reflects the cellist's wide-ranging talent and taste / Bali Discovery
    Posted At: April 21, 2023 12:00 AM
    Praised by The Washington Post as “a deeply gifted musician” with “an exceptional sense of lyricism” and “near-flawless technique”, cellist Hee-Young Lim has quickly established herself as one of the most charismatic, captivating and swiftly rising stars of the younger generation.Hee-Young is in great demand as a soloist on the international stage. Recent concert appearances have included those with such re...
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  • What is Hee-Young Lim listening to during lockdown? / GRAMOPHONE
    Posted At: April 8, 2020 12:00 AM

    What are our musicians listening to during lockdown? GRAMOPHONE asked them each to nominate one recording that speaks to them at this particular time … Cellist Hee-Young Lim is the first Korean musician ever appointed as Professor to the Beijing Central Conservatory and was previously appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the first female Asian cellist to...
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  • Hee-Young Lim chats with All Classical Portland
    Posted At: August 8, 2019 12:00 AM
    Hee-Young was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory.Praised by the Washingto...
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  • Hee-Young Lim's delightful new disc pairs two major cello concertos with a real gem in the rarely heard Milhaud concerto / New Music Buff
    Posted At: May 12, 2019 12:00 AM

    Normally I don't review a lot of popular best seller CDs or recordings of music written before 1900 (I like most all music but that I just don't think I have much useful to say about it) but this one has the happy exception of including a 20th Century work and it is an example of truly thoughtful and creative programming. This is the major label debut of Korean born cellist Hee-Young Lim. Curren...
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  • FM91:WGTE - Toledo interviews Hee-Young Lim
    Posted At: April 17, 2019 12:00 AM

    Cellist Hee-Young Lim was (at age 15) the youngest student ever accepted to Korean National University. Afterward, she attended Boston's New England Conservatory and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique of Paris. In 2016, at the age of 28, she was appointed Principal Solo Cello of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin – making her one of...
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  • Hee-Young Lim interview with 90.9WGUC: Cincinnati
    Posted At: April 16, 2019 12:00 AM

    If it isn't already, the name Hee-Young Lim is one you should have on your radar. This young, South Korean cellist is quickly establishing herself as one of the leading musicians of this generation. Her passion for music is evident when you listen to her play. She has a tremendous command over her instrument and her virtuosity and musicality shine through in her debut recording that was released in Novem...
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  • Hee-Young Lim chats with Spokane Public Radio about 'French Cello Concertos'
    Posted At: April 10, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory. Pr...
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  • Superb technique and musicality in Hee-Young Lim's impressive Sony Classical debut of Lalo & Milhaud / Planet Hugill
    Posted At: March 19, 2019 12:00 AM

    This disc of French cello concertos on Sony Classical from the young Korean-born cellist Hee-Young Lim with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Scott Yoo starts with the well-known Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in A minor by Saint-Saens but then Lim's choice of companion pieces become far more interesting with Lalo's rarely performed Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D minor and...
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  • Hee-Young Lim interview with 90.3KEDT
    Posted At: March 10, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory. Pr...
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  • Hee-Young Lim, Kuang-Hao Huang play Debussy and Massenet on FB-LIVE w/WFMT
    Posted At: March 8, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever to lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conserva...
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  • Hee-Young Lim interviews with classical radio about French Cello Concertos
    Posted At: March 5, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim was appointed as the Principal Solo Cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin. She was one of the first female Asian cellists ever to lead a section in a major European orchestra. In 2018, she was invited to join the teaching faculty of the Beijing Central Conservatory, the first Korean professor ever appointed to this prestigious conservatory....
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  • Hee-Young Lim launches 3 french-themed cello concertos
    Posted At: February 27, 2019 12:00 AM

    On Sony Classical, cellist Hee-Young Lim has launched her first album - a French-themed mainly romantic programme comprising three cello concertos and a pair of showpieces for cello and orchestra. Born in South Korea Lim studied in Korea, USA, France and Germany. In 2016 Lim was appointed principal cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra leaving the following year. I notice that Lim in 2018 becam...
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  • Hee-Young Lim makes her splendid recording debut with French Cello Concertos / CHALKED up Reviews
    Posted At: February 5, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim is a gifted cellist that was born in Seoul. In-demand as a soloist, she has in recent years performed with distinguished ensembles including the Deutsche Berlin Chamber Orchestra, the Budapest Radio Philharmonic, the Warsaw National Philharmonic, the Jenaer Philharmonie, the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the KBS Symphony Orchestra, the Seoul Symphony Orchestra, the Baden-Baden Philharmonie, t...
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  • The unexpected journey of Hee-Young Lim / China Daily
    Posted At: January 17, 2019 12:00 AM

    Korean cellist - Hee-Young Lim, launched her first CD French Cello Concertos last November. Now she is tapping into the classical music world in China. "Playing the cello feels like meditation, it becomes sort of a mirror and helps you see within yourself. And since I have no siblings and used to spend a lot of time alone reading books, my parents felt this was all good because it was almost as though I ...
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  • Hee-Young Lim - French Cello Concertos is the WFMT: Featured New Release
    Posted At: January 16, 2019 12:00 AM

    Hailed by the Washington Post as "exceptional…a deeply gifted musician, with a full, singing tone, near-flawless technique, and a natural lyricism," Hee-Young Lim makes her superb recording debut with this exploration of French masterpieces. She relishes the contrasts of three great cello concertos – the glorious melodicism of Saint-Saëns, the dramatic, Spanish-infused rhythms of Lalo, ...
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  • Lim, Andsnes, Chen & Dinnerstein - A Far Cry, make 104.9Classical New Orleans: 'new releases'
    Posted At: January 13, 2019 12:00 AM

    Now that 2019 is here, Classical 104.9 FM is busy adding new releases and new recordings into the music library for this new year! On Wednesday morning, January 16th, starting at 9:00am, "Classical New Orleans" host James Arey will present a full hour of new recordings just added to the library. You'll hear cellist Hee-Young Lim playing Saint-Saens; Ray Chen playing Debussy; Leif Ove Andsnes playing ...
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  • Hee-Young Lim brings a fiery zeal to new 'French Cello Concertos' album / Audiophile Audition
    Posted At: December 18, 2018 12:00 AM

    Hee-Young Lim was the principal solo cellist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra when she was selected to become the first cello professor at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing last September. For her debut album, Lim chose French masterpieces she had studied with Philippe Muller. The opening work, the 1873 Concerto No. 1 of Saint-Saens, explodes forth wildly with a passionate immediacy in ...
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