“Threaded Resonance creates interdisciplinary, narrative-driven original works.”

FROZEN VEILS: Echoes of Poets

(2026)

World Premiere Multimedia Musical Drama

An Immersive Journey of the Soul

Mezzo-Soprano • Baritone • String Trio • Soundscape • Projection Mapping

Frozen Veils: Echoes of Poets is a multimedia musical drama that traces a psychological journey of the soul. Conceived and composed by Artistic Director Hee Yun Kim, this world premiere unfolds a profound emotional arc across changing seasons. Moving from life's fullness through the winter of loss and grief to a resilient spring of renewed perception, the work grounds its narrative in a curated collection of classical poetry.

Kayla Nanto, Mezzo-Soprano
Erik Earl Larson, Baritone
Grace Kang Wollett, Violin
Rachel Li McDonald, Viola
Eric Mun, Cello

Hee Yun Kim, Composer & Set Design
Joel Olivas, Projection Design
Aaron Johansen, Lighting Design
Hee Yun Kim & Joel Olivas, Soundscape

Calling of the Whales

(2025)

Program Note on Millennium Stage (January 10, 2026)

Calling of the Whales is the debut production of Threaded Resonance, a creative platform dedicated to reimagining the presentation of music performance through interdisciplinary collaboration.

World premiered at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, this immersive twelve-movement chamber work is composed by Hee Yun Kim for erhu, haegeum, and string quartet, featuring multimedia design by Joel Olivas. The production traces the journey of a pod of humpback whales across the Pacific, blending cross-cultural strings with live-responsive visuals, integrated soundscapes, and immersive lighting design to create an experience that transports audiences beneath the waves.

Andy Lin, erhu
Sunghee Lee, haegeum
Grace Kang Wollett, violin
Mia Detwiler, violin
Rachel Li McDonald, viola
Hojung Kim, cello

OUR FOUNDATION

Strings Attached Across the Pacific (2025)

Strings Attached Across the Pacific is a multimedia concert that invites audiences to dive deep into the Pacific Ocean and journey through a world where cultures, nature, and music converge. Featuring a unique ensemble of Korean haegeum, Chinese erhu, and Western string quartet, the program weaves Eastern and Western musical traditions into a rich and evocative soundscape. Through ocean-inspired music, integrated electronic sound design, live-responsive visuals, and immersive lighting, the concert creates an experience that transports listeners beneath the waves. It was selected as a winning project for the 2024/25 season of the Elevator Project at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

This innovative concert became the creative spark that inspired the founding of Threaded Resonance. Its centerpiece work, Calling of the Whales, continues to evolve and was performed at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in January 10, 2026. This production represents the heart of our mission: interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural diversity, and storytelling through sound and multimedia artistry.

Strings Attached Across the Pacific continues to grow through new collaborations, expanded multimedia design, and touring possibilities. We look forward to bringing this interdisciplinary experience to audiences across the country and beyond.

Interview: Hee Yun Kim, composer of Strings Attached Across the Pacific | A part of the 2024/25 Elevator Project at the AT&T Performing Arts Center