Lynn Kuo

Rank #7 Toronto, ON, CA Classical / Violin

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Bio: Prize-winning violinist Lynn Kuo has performed as soloist and chamber musician across North America and Europe. As guest soloist, she has performed with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra of Bulgaria, the Nexus percussion ensemble, Gryphon Trio, and Penderecki String Quartet... See Full Bio

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“She (and the music) were mesmerizing, and accompanist Marianna Humetska only emphasized the imagery. ”

— Louise Daymond, Pinawa Life

“A collaboration between Michael Pepa and Dennis Patrick led to the composition "Squamish", whose name is adapted from the Coast Salish word ‘Sko-mish’, which translates to ‘Strong Wind’ or ‘Birthplace of the Winds’. It refers to the constant wind from the Pacific Ocean. The wind voice of the Great Spirit was played by violinist Lynn Kuo, creating a rainy atmosphere by means of bells.”

— http://www.mbz.hr, http://www.mbz.hr (Zagreb, Croatia)

"An unusual performance was from violinist Lynn Kuo, who performed the work «Squamish» for violin and electronics by Michael Pepa and Dennis Patrick (Canada). She then played the violin ... and pinched the strings, while in the background, speakers projected sounds characteristic of the city streets or rain."

— Svetlana Sokolova, http://www.composersukraine.org (Kyiv Music Fest 2010), Kiev, Ukraine

"...the musicians were...stellar." They included violinists: COC concertmaster Marie Berard, her assistant Benjamin Bowman and Lynn Kuo."

— John Terauds, Classical Music Critic, Toronto Star; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“I never expected a made-in-Russia arrangement of Gershwin melodies to raise the roof in a classical concert, but that’s what happened. Igor Frolov’s (b.1937) Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Op. 19, for violin and piano,(1991) seemed to free the duo from their classical corsets and got the joint jumping. Maybe it was Lynn Kuo’s banjo sounding pizzicato on “I’ve Got Plenty of Nothing,” or Marianna’s bluesy “Summertime” riffs that made this part of the concert take off into the blue. ”

— Stanley Fefferman, Showtime Magazine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“I found the violin playing of Lynn Kuo very expressive, her violin adding a vocal quality to the music. ”

— Bert Rowson, Lake Superior News, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

"...and the highlight of the concert appears: the world premiere of Michael Pepa’s “ISOMORPHE” for mezzo-soprano, violin, accordion, and ensemble (2008). The soloists are outstanding. Lynn Kuo’s violin is dramatic, both rousing and melancholy..."

— Stanley Fefferman, www.showtimemagazine.ca, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“ "I can't imagine my Sonata being better played than it was with Lynn Kuo and Gregory Oh."”

— Elizabeth Raum, Composer, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

" Ms. Kuo was a delight right from the start..." "...Kuo's technique appears flawless, and she has the ability to extend a note from one end of her bow to its very tip, all the while maintaining a clear, strong tone."

— Louise Daymond, Pinawa Life; Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada

"Technically she is a highly-endowed performer. She has mastered her instrument and can make it do just about anything she wants." " Kuo has a rich full tone in the lowest octave and her bowing arm has considerable strength, qualities which became apparent in this work."

— The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton

"Both Kuo and Yee have garnered an impressive wealth of accolades... As a duo, they're dynamite." "Her charm shone through in something as simple as a carefree twirl of her bow in anticipation of a difficult entry. In fact, both Yee and Kuo radiate a great degree of confidence and warmth on stage."

— The Telegram; St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

"Schubert's Trout Quintet...displayed some fine lyricism from violinist Lynn Kuo..."

— The Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton

"...a touchingly intense In Memoriam by Cornerbrook [sic] composer Michael Parker." "The ending, a series of long notes ascending to the highest pitches on the instrument, require a steady hand, a good ear and nerves of flint, and Kuo, as cool as a bird on a wire, played it flawlessly."

— The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax

"Michael Parker's In Memoriam is a modern elegiac work which is eloquent in the extreme and brought out Kuo's finest playing of the evening, as she conveyed the sorrow and loss with deep throbbing notes and telling phrases."

— The Daily Gleaner, Fredericton

“ "Throughout the recital, Kuo demonstrated the kind of confidence and control a soloist needs." ”

— The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax

“ "She demonstrated throughout the recital an ability to draw rich draperies of tone from the lowest strings, surprising us with the roundness of her resonance, as well as an extraordinarily and meticulously clean technical command..."”

— The Chronicle-Herald, Halifax

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Play "Debussy Sonata, I. Allegro vivo"

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Play "Debussy Sonata II. Intermede: Fantasque et leger"

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Play "Ravel Sonata for Violin and Cello, IV. Vif, avec entrain"

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Play "Prokofiev Sonata Op. 94a, IV. Allegro con brio"

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Play "Mozart Sonata K. 378, III. Rondeau: Allegro"

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Duo Les AMIS: Debussy Sonata for violin and piano, I. Allegro vivo

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Tue
Mar 26

Gallery 345
Toronto, ON, CA | 8:00pm
Gallery 345
Toronto, ON, CA
Tue Mar 26 8:00pm
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Duo Les AMIS (Lynn Kuo, violin and Marianna Humetska, piano) present their popular program 'LOVE: Innocence, Passion, Obsession' in preparation for their FACTOR-supported debut CD recording. Come hear Duo Les AMIS before they hit the recording studio! Program: Nino Rota Improvviso en re minore Franck Sonata in A major Michael Pepa Fantaisie bohemienne Astor Piazzolla Milonga en re Igor Frolov Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'
Thu
Mar 21

MacKinnon Rm 107 (Golds…
Guelph, ON, CA | 12:10pm
MacKinnon Rm 107 (Goldsc...
Guelph, ON, CA
Thu Mar 21 12:10pm
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Thursday At Noon Concert Series presents Duo Les AMIS performing 'Love: Innocence, Passion, Obsession.' Free concert, everyone welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. Duo Les AMIS presents LOVE: Innocence, Passion, Obsession in Mukachevo, Ukraine. Program: Selections from: Franck Sonata in A major Nino Rota Improvviso en re minore Michael Pepa Fantaisie bohemienne Astor Piazzolla Milonga en re Frolov Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess' For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/sofam/events
Tue
Feb 12

The Mazovia Region Cent…
Warsaw, PL | 7:00pm
The Mazovia Region Centre ...
Warsaw, PL
Tue Feb 12 7:00pm
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Duo Les AMIS presents a special Valentine's program entitled 'LOVE: Innocence, Passion, Obsession' Program: Cesar Franck Sonata in A major Nino Rota Improvviso en re minore Michael Pepa Fantaisie bohemienne Astor Piazzolla Milonga en re Igor Frolov Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'
Fri
Feb 8

Mukachevo Centre of Cul…
Mukachevo, UA | 5:30pm
Mukachevo Centre of Culture
Mukachevo, UA
Fri Feb 08 5:30pm
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LOVE: Innocence, Passion, Obsession Program: Program: Franck Sonata in A major Nino Rota Improvviso en re minore Michael Pepa Fantaisie bohemienne Astor Piazzolla Milonga en re Frolov Concert Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess'
Wed
Jan 30

Netkin Auditorium, Adas…
Hamilton, ON, CA | 7:30pm
Netkin Auditorium, Adas Is...
Hamilton, ON, CA
Wed Jan 30 7:30pm
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Mikvah Benefit Concert: An evening of Jewish celebratory melodies with acclaimed musicians: Pianist - Shoshana Telner Cellist - Rachel Mercer Violinist - Lynn Kuo With music by Moszkowski, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Kreisler, Frolov/Gershwin, and traditional Hebrew melodies. Silent Auction - Cocktails - Dairy Desserts

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Malachi Fyrestar
beaitiful art
Bubbojones
Hey Lynn, Debussy is nice peice of freat work from u, and trust me, u could play for me anyday, (lol), and thats' whats up! Thanks for sharing.
John Revitte
Beautiful passion in your soul touching colors of sounds Lynn!
Still inlimbo
Love it.....absolute.....
Enoch. Arcane
~ Excellent Music ~ Best Regards ~ Sean
Robert Steven Hunt
Beautiful music, you are a very talented & gifted artist! Congratulations, I love the music tracks, thanks for sharing. God Bless you! Best wishes from the UK. Rob.