Yu&Sung Duo Presents Chamber Music Concert

Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse

Yu&Sung Duo, featuring violinist YuEun Kim and pianist Sung Chang, celebrates the music and moments that stay with us throughout our lives with the chamber music program “Songs My Mother Taught Me,” on Friday, September 4, 2026, 8:00 PM, at the historic 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse. The program was inspired by Kim's own recent journey into motherhood.

Through beloved classics, lyrical favorites, and passionate virtuoso works, Kim shares the stories behind the music—from childhood memories and family to love, resilience, and the joy of discovering life through new eyes.

Embracing a trajectory of human emotions and experiences, the program begins with “Love,” illustrated by the first movement from César Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major; “Joy,” spotlighting the fourth movement from Antonin Dvořák’s Sonatina in G Major; “Reflection,” conveyed through Clara Schumann’s Three Romances for Violin and Piano; and “Challenge,” portrayed by Sergei Prokofiev’s “Dance of the Knights” from Romeo and Juliet. 

The duo, hailed for its artistic excellence and creative programming, continues the celebration with “Strength,” expressed by Maurice Ravel’s Tzigane; “Wonder,” evoked by Robert Schumann’s “Träumerei” from Kinderszenen; “Gratitude,” articulated by Dvořák’s Songs My Mother Taught Me, transcribed for violin by Fritz Kreisler; and “Hope,” reflected by the fourth movement from César Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major.

Yu&Sung Duo, founded in 2016, is a Los Angeles-based violin and piano duo known for its expressive performances and imaginative programming. Prize winners at the 2018 Boulder International Chamber Competition: Art of Duo, the duo has performed extensively throughout the United States and South Korea. Their projects range from beloved classical masterworks to thoughtfully curated thematic programs, including a complete performance of Beethoven's ten violin sonatas presented in three concerts at the University of Southern California. Yu&Sung Duo has been featured regularly on the L'Ermitage Foundation Concert Series and the Sundays Live series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art broadcast on KUSC. The duo continues to tour nationally and internationally, connecting with audiences through engaging performances and creative concert experiences.

For tickets ($12-$35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

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Sierra Madre Playhouse
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Sierra Madre Playhouse
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Chamber Music
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City: Sierra Madre
Price Range:
$12-$35
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Program Items

Love: César Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, I. Allegretto ben moderato
Joy: Antonin Dvořák Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, IV. Finale: Allegro
Reflection: Clara Schumann Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
Challenge: Sergei Prokofiev “Dance of the Knights” from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64
Strength: Maurice Ravel Tzigane
Wonder: Robert Schumann “Träumerei” from Kinderszenen, Op. 15
Gratitude: Antonin Dvořák / Fritz Kreisler Songs My Mother Taught Me
Hope: César Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, IV. Allegretto poco mosso

Performers

YuEun Kim violin
Sung Chang piano

Sierra Madre Playhouse

Sierra Madre Playhouse

87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
United States

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Sierra Madre Playhouse, a vibrant Southern California cultural hub with a rich history spanning a century, energizes audiences and the community with distinctive theatrical productions and captivating live performances. 

 

Hailed as a “jewel” (Pasadena Weekly) and “a landmark theater” (ABC7 Los Angeles), it has garnered tremendous accolades for its varied repertoire and thought-provoking education and outreach programs curated with social impact in mind. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “This is theater from the heart.” As one of San Gabriel Valley’s only performing arts center presenting a broad spectrum of performance genres, including theater, music, dance, film, comedy, and family-friendly productions featuring eminent local and national professional artists, the treasured artistic beacon draws audiences from across the Southland. 

 

The intimate 99-seat Sierra Madre Playhouse offers an up-close and personal connection to performances that resonate deeply, earning multiple Ovation Awards, NAACP Awards, and LA Times Critics' Choice honors. In 2023, Rep. Judy Chu named the Sierra Madre Playhouse as a leading ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ in the San Gabriel Valley. The playhouse was given the honor during the 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards, which recognizes the leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California’s 28th Congressional District. It is nestled into a historic building on the inviting Main Street of Sierra Madre, a charming village in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 

 

Retaining its distinctive movie theater façade and instantly recognizable marquee, the structure has undergone numerous transformations since opening in 1910, from furniture emporium to silent movie theatre to the artistic institution that now stands as a vibrant embodiment of the region’s rich cultural legacy. The Sierra Madre Playhouse fosters creativity that aspires to bridge divides and spark dialogue, all while celebrating the rich tapestry of the American experience and the enduring pursuit of shared understanding.