G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond

Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 3—4 pm
In-person event
Location: Morse Auditorium
Included with admission
Register Here: pem.org/events/g-hwaja-korean-traditional-music-beyond?date=2026-07-26&time=03:00
This program includes moderately loud live music.
Join us for a powerful performance by G–Hwaja, a dynamic quintet rooted in Korean traditional music. Drawing from centuries-old sounds and instruments, G–Hwaja brings a vivid and contemporary energy to Korea’s musical heritage. Their sound subtly bridges tradition and modern expression.
The ensemble members are:
Junghee Oh, 12-string gayageum and byeongchang vocals
Song Eun Shin, 25-string gayageum
Woosung Jung, daegeum, sogeum and taepyeongso
Heejung Han, haegeum
You Shin Kim, piano
PEM Presents seeks to surprise and delight audiences with world-class artistry in music, theater, dance, film and more. This series allows audiences to learn about the artistic process and supports the development of artists with local, regional, national and global perspectives. PEM Presents further activates the museum as a global center for art, culture and creativity with artist residencies, live performances, lecture series, symposia and conferences. PEM Presents is a collaboration between Learning and Community Engagement and the Present Tense initiative.
PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.