Official CDs
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The Highest Ranked Prizewinner of the 9th SIMCMOON Boha
Pieces
Dallapiccola: Tartiniana No.2
Grieg: Violin Sonata No.2 in G major, op.13
Schubert: Fantasy in C major, D934
Wieniawski: Fantasia on Themes from “Faust”, op.20
Violin: MOON Boha
Piano: Chelsea WANG
Recorded at Hitachi Systems Hall Sendai Concert Hall on December 2 and 3, 2025.
Release Date: May 13, 2026
Label: SIMC, Fontec (FOCD9934)
Comment from MOON Boha
The Sendai International Music Competition became a deeply meaningful milestone in my musical journey. The countless hours of preparation and every drop of effort I invested during the process greatly strengthened my artistic foundation, leading to the unexpected honor of receiving the highest Prize.
The concerts and recording projects that followed in Japan offered me invaluable opportunities to connect with Japanese audiences and to share joy, passion, and the essence of life through music. This album reflects the culmination of my thirteen-year journey with the violin and represents the dedication, growth, and sincerity that have shaped my musical identity.
This recording was made possible through the generous support of many Japanese collaborators. Inspired by the spirit of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, I approached each note with care, patience, and respect. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this project.
The album consists of four works that together explore a wide range of styles and expressions.
Dallapiccola’s Tartiniana Seconda, written in the 1950s, creates a compelling dialogue between the past and the present by blending Baroque-inspired elements with modern musical language. Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 2, often regarded as his most “Norwegian” work, filled with folk-inspired rhythms, melodies, and vibrant, dance-like energy.
Schubert Fantasy, composed near the end of his life, reveals his poetic sensitivity, emotional expansiveness, and adventurous harmonic writing, while demanding profound musical unity from both violinist and pianist. The album concludes with Wieniawski’s Faust Fantasy, based on themes from Gounod’s opera Faust, showcases the violin’s virtuosity, rich colors, and expressive depth.
I sincerely thank all listeners and look forward to sharing even deeper and more meaningful music with audiences in Japan.