Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In partnership with Ensemble HanSori and the University of Arkansas’ Asian Pacific Americans Resource Group, this recorded performance of "Umma-ya Nuna-Ya," (Dear Mother, Dear Sister) depicts a poignant longing for a better life. This poem by Sowol Kim was later turned into a popular song by composer Kwangsu Kim.
In response to the Atlanta shooting on March 16, 2021, and victims of hate crimes this past year and beyond, this performance is dedicated to the women, mothers, sisters and daughters who came to a foreign land in pursuit of a better life. The performance is followed by discussion on the violence against AAPI communities.
Ensemble HanSori’s name was inspired by the idea of coming together and finding unity through sound. It is Korean, where “Sori” means “sound” and “Han” embodies many different meanings such as good, righteous, significant, bright, complete, embracing, and prosperous, among others. Together, HanSori aims to musically explore and express the values and hopes for a better life that come through mutual understanding, cooperation, support, and unity through shared empathy.
ABOUT HANSORI
"HanSori" is Korean, where "Sori" means "sound" and "Han" has multiple meanings, including "pathos" and "singular." This performance represents our desire to come together and express our grief and pathos through music.
PERFORMERS
Moon-Sook Park, Soprano
Er-Gene Kahng, Violin
Hanna Waldo, Violin
Dominic Na, Cello
Hyun Kim, Piano
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In partnership with Ensemble HanSori and the University of Arkansas’ Asian Pacific Americans Resource Group, this recorded performance of "Umma-ya Nuna-Ya," (Dear Mother, Dear Sister) depicts a poignant longing for a better life. This poem by Sowol Kim was later turned into a popular song by composer Kwangsu Kim.
In response to the Atlanta shooting on March 16, 2021, and victims of hate crimes this past year and beyond, this performance is dedicated to the women, mothers, sisters and daughters who came to a foreign land in pursuit of a better life. The performance is followed by discussion on the violence against AAPI communities.
Ensemble HanSori’s name was inspired by the idea of coming together and finding unity through sound. It is Korean, where “Sori” means “sound” and “Han” embodies many different meanings such as good, righteous, significant, bright, complete, embracing, and prosperous, among others. Together, HanSori aims to musically explore and express the values and hopes for a better life that come through mutual understanding, cooperation, support, and unity through shared empathy.
ABOUT HANSORI
"HanSori" is Korean, where "Sori" means "sound" and "Han" has multiple meanings, including "pathos" and "singular." This performance represents our desire to come together and express our grief and pathos through music.
PERFORMERS
Moon-Sook Park, Soprano
Er-Gene Kahng, Violin
Hanna Waldo, Violin
Dominic Na, Cello
Hyun Kim, Piano
———
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