Pianist Gloria Chien and violinist Soovin Kim were named the recipients of the 2021 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber Music for their efforts during the pandemic. The award was presented on November 9 at Alice Tully Hall.

“Even during the deepest and darkest days of the pandemic, we knew that this award should go next to those who were working tirelessly to keep the art form thriving in the face of tremendous odds…As the months wore on, Soovin and Gloria mounted project after project in multiple locations, from their home in Boston to their series in Chattanooga (String Theory at the Hunter) to Portland (Chamber Music Northwest) to Vermont (The Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival). As young artistic directors (and stellar performers) they have set an example not only as artists but citizens of the world, and for that, we should all be truly grateful.”

- David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

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