Performances & Events

Recital | Guest

Singular: Honoring the Life of Ilhan New

featuring ensemble PHASE

Thursday, November 05, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Britton Recital Hall
Earl V. Moore Building
1100 Baits Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Free - no tickets required

Six musicians perform seated on stage with traditional Korean string, wind, and percussion instruments.

Join us for a concert of experimental and contemporary music blending traditional Korea instruments with innovative sounds. For this special performance, ensemble PHASE presents a program inspired by the life and legacy of Ilhan New, the Korean American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and University of Michigan alumnus. Through innovative musical interpretations, the performance explores the intersections of Korean and American experiences, offering a fresh artistic perspective on New’s remarkable life and enduring legacy.

ensemble PHASE is a collective of musicians committed to challenging, experimental work – creating and sharing a diverse body of music that draws on traditional Korean instruments while embracing a wide range of musical languages. Since its founding in 2017, the ensemble has given roughly 20 performances and 5 workshops, released 3 albums, toured internationally 10 times, and commissioned and premiered around 50 new works with leading artists from Korea and abroad.

PERFORMERS
Haegeum | Sunghee Lee
Gayageum | Hyunchae Kim
Piri | Minseop Song
Piri, Saenghwang | Jeongmin Son
Daegeum | Jeongmin Lim
Pansori | Sowon Kim

Presented by the Korean Performing Arts Initiative with support from the Nam Center for Korean Studies.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at [email protected]. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Alumni Free North Campus
Six musicians perform seated on stage with traditional Korean string, wind, and percussion instruments.