Judson piano student to perform farewell recital

Submitted by Judson University

Judson University music student Mi-Jung An will perform a free farewell piano recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, in Herrick Chapel on Judson’s Elgin campus, 1151 N. State St.

An came to Judson from South Korea in 2011 to study with music professor Sojung Hong, who is also from South Korea. An began playing piano as a young child and graduated from Ehwa Women’s University with a bachelor’s degree in piano performance.

Following graduation, she ran a private piano studio for two years before deciding to pursue graduate studies in the United States.

To prepare her for entrance into graduate school, An entered the performance certificate program at Judson University. An has been a vital part of the Judson community during her time as a student, not only as the accompanist for several ensembles, but also as an integral part of the Judson Community Music School, where she has taught students ranging in age from 6 to 70.

An will be completing her studies at Judson this December and is in the process of applying to the University of Texas in Austin, where she plans to major in piano pedagogy.

Her recital will include works of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Prokofiev, and she will play Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 26, known as “Les Adieux” (The Farewell).