Yun Kim-Fernandez
Violinist Yun Kim embarked on her profound musical journey in Seoul, Korea, where she honed her foundational skills at the prestigious Yewon School and Seoul Arts High School. Her classical studies continued at Seoul National University before she moved to the United States to complete her education at Northwestern University with Blair Milton.
During this period, Yun actively engaged in diverse musical activities, including performing with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago under the batons of world-renowned musicians such as Pierre Boulez, Pinkas Zukerman, and Andrey Boreyko. She also captivated audiences with solo recitals and contributed to early music ensembles.
A deep-seated interest in historically informed performance practices led Yun to actively participate in Korea's vibrant chamber music scene upon her return, notably through the "Musica Glorifica" project. This passion ultimately guided her back to Europe in 2010. At the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, she dedicated herself to Baroque violin studies with the celebrated François Fernandez, earning her master's diploma with "cum laude" honors in 2016.
Now based in Brussels, Yun is a globally sought-after artist. She regularly graces stages worldwide as a captivating soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, collaborating with distinguished artists such as François Fernandez, Frank Theuns, Benjamin Alard, Claire Giardelli, Elisabeth Joyé, and Bernard Foccroulle.
Her expertise also extends to leading orchestras under the direction of Baroque masters including Paul Dombrecht, Baert Naessens and Peter Van Heyghen. Yun is a consistent presence in various ensembles, including La Petite Bande, Quatuor Dialogues, and Baroque & more in Belgium, and Ad Mosam and La Sorpresa in the Netherlands.
Yun's versatile artistry extends beyond the violin; She also plays the viola, viola d'amore, piccolo violin, and violoncello da spalla fluently, instruments she enjoys as much as the violin.
In 2016, to share her unique musical voice more broadly, Yun co-created the YouTube channel "Fernandez Violons" with her husband, François Fernandez. The channel features over 55 videos, including her prominent solo performances of works like Pisendel’s sonata for solo violin and Bach’s 5th cello suite.
Yun considers her journey across three continents a profound privilege, believing it has fostered a "richer and broader perspective in music and life," an awareness she strives to share with every listener through her compelling performances.