Hometown:
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Education:
Northwestern University Bachelor of Music 2027 (expected)
Bio:
Claire Kim is a second-year undergraduate studying flute performance and communication science at Northwestern University. Prior to Northwestern, Claire studied with Haymee Ann and was a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. In 2022, she made her solo debut with the Oistrakh Symphony as a winner of the DePaul Concerto Festival Competition. More recently, she performed in masterclasses for Amanda Harberg, Stefan Hoskuldsson, and more!
What inspired you to become a musician?
My mom! She was also a flutist and played in the church orchestra. Her joy and effort has always been and continues to be a source of inspiration for me.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Maurice Ravel, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frederic Chopin, and Nikolai Kapustin! I love piano music 🙂
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I used to play bassoon for about four years!
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
I love to visit aquariums and take long walks by the lake.
Why did you choose the NRO?
I chose the NRO because of the incredible opportunity to play an immense amount of orchestral repertoire. I'm also very excited to explore Breckenridge and enjoy the scenery.