Flute & Piano: The Salon & Beyond
$5 to reserve, $25+ at event
- Adrienne Baker, flute
- Jae Kyo Han, piano
William Grant Still — "II. Summerland" from Three Visions
Katherine Hoover — Mountain and Mesa
Marietta Simpson / Evelyn Simpson-Curenton / Traditional — Calvary
Francis Poulenc — Flute Sonata, FP 164
Flutist Adrienne Baker and Pianist Jae Han are looking forward to sharing with you sounds of the Romantic Era and 20th Century.
All guests must be 21+. This residence is not handicap accessible.
Exact address sent to approved attendees via email.
About Groupmuse
Groupmuse is a worker- and musician-owned cooperative seeking to uplift artists and strengthen broader community bonds through live, intimate performances of historically-rooted music.
https://www.groupmuse.comAbout Adrienne Baker, flute
Adrienne's background in music started as a toddler crawling around her mother's feet as she practiced Beethoven. Though active in her church as a pianist and singer, where her mother was Minister of Music, she eventually discovered her love for the flute.
She currently champions music influenced by artists of color and works to expose audiences to these underrepresented composers. A socially conscious artist, Adrienne strives to use her voice to help others find theirs. Through her collaborative duo with saxophonist Seychelle Dunn-Corbin, NorthStar Duo, they work to promote and expose audiences to works for woodwinds.
An arranger and composer, her original works include I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free with effects pedal and the Pug Suite for Flute and Cello. She has also commissioned and premiered works such as Just Passing and Running In Place by Peter Christian.
Adrienne doesn't only feel passionate about representation in the art form, but the artists themselves. As a worker-owner at Groupmuse, she is one of a dedicated cohort that brings together musicians and their communities to experience the power of chamber music together.
A passionate educator, she also works as a private educator and teaching artist. At New Jersey Performing Arts Center ArtsEd, she works as a Teaching Artist in the Jazz for Teens and RAMP (Recorder Arts for Musical Pathways) programs. She believes in first fostering a love of learning and appreciation for the craft, thereby supporting her students as they find their own voice.
https://www.theflutepursuit.com/About Jae Kyo Han, piano
Jae Han is a Steinway Educational Partner, piano technician at the Soapbox Gallery, and founder of A4 Music Center. He began his musical studies at the age of 4, starting on violin and piano. Early on he began to compete, receiving top prizes in several competitions such as NEPTA, MMTA. Jae was also a finalist in the 14th Chiang Wen-Yeh International Young Artist Piano Competition. AtBrandeis University, Jae won the concerto competition and graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in music. He also received a second degree in philosophy. He was twice selected to perform at Carnegie Hall, both times as a winner of the American Fine Arts Festival. Jae has also participated in piano festivals in New York City (The Beethoven Institute, IKIF); Austria (Mozarteum International Summer Academy); and England (Oxford Philomusica).
Jae received his Master’s degree for classical piano performance at Mannes College for Music in 2013 and a Professional Studies Certificate from Manhattan School of Music in 2017. Since completing his degrees, Jae has established his private teaching studio in Brooklyn, apprenticed as a piano tuner, and is currently the resident piano technician at the Soapbox Gallery, a performance venue in Brooklyn. Jae is also an active volunteer with Sing for Hope, an organization that helps New York artists and musicians use their art to give back to their community. Before COVID-19, he served as the project leader at the NY Memory Center, bringing monthly concerts to those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. He has also volunteered at many hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout New York City such as Mount Sinai Hospital, James J. Peters Veterans Medical Center, and The Bridge NY.
https://www.a4collective.space/about