Review: Yunchan Lim Warms Up for Graduation at Carnegie Hall
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pianist Yunchan Lim, a 22-year-old prodigy and youngest winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, performed a full recital program at Carnegie Hall ahead of his graduation recital.
- Lim is currently enrolled in the New England Conservatory’s Artist Diploma program and will receive his degree next month, with his graduation recital scheduled at Jordan Hall in Boston.
- His Carnegie Hall performance featured sonatas by Schubert and Scriabin, showcasing his muscular, decisive sound and virtuosic technique, with a style more naturally suited to Scriabin’s extravagant romanticism.
- Despite performing in a large, prestigious venue, Lim maintained a no-fuss, focused demeanor, treating the concert like a private practice session and emphasizing musical communication over dramatic gestures.
