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  • Transport into a contemplative soundscape with a fusion of East and West, led by the saenghwang’s breath and the pipe organ’s resonance
  • Features Kim Hyo-young on saenghwang and Shin Dong-il on concert pipe organ, recorded at Elim Art Center
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Korean Traditional Music · Physical Recording

Kim Hyo Young × Shin Dong Il — Wind & Reed

A physical Korean traditional-music recording by Kim Hyo Young and Shin Dong Il, matched to the exact cover shown.

Highlights

  • Traditional Korean music
  • Wind & Reed release
  • Physical music edition
  • Exact cover shown

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Mouth Organ & Pipe Organ | Wind & Reed**

Album Introduction

Wind & Reed brings together two instruments that both create sound through air: the Korean saenghwang (mouth organ), performed by renowned player Kim Hyo-young, and the pipe organ, played by world-class organist Shin Dong-il. The title Pung, Geum reflects this shared principle, combining the character for “wind” (風) with the traditional character “琴,” historically used to denote string or musical instruments in East Asia.

This album features contemporary works by Korean composers as well as creative arrangements of the Korean folk song Bird, Bird, Bluebird (Saeya, Saeya) and the beloved children’s song Island Baby (Seomjip Agi). With the blend of East and West—saenghwang and organ, two instruments with long yet distinct traditions—it offers a harmonious soundscape filled with nostalgia and cultural resonance.

The recording took place at the Elim Art Center in Incheon, home to a concert pipe organ, capturing the perfect acoustic balance of the two instruments. The sessions were engineered by Hwang Byung-joon of Soundmirror Korea, known for his Grammy Award-winning work.

Following its release, promotional concerts were held on January 7, 2022, at the Elim Art Center, with further performances including a Taiwan tour in May 2022 and a special recital at Radio France in Paris on February 9, 2023.


Background of the Project

The concept of Wind & Reed originated from the 2018 concert Pipe, co-presented by the composers’ collective Music Today and held at Kyungdong Church in Seoul.

The album includes:

  • “Rococo Sinawi” by Choi Myung-hoon (premiered at Pipe)

  • “The Lonely One of Autumn” by Lee Hong-seok

  • “Bird, Bird, Bluebird” (arranged by Moon Sung-hee)

  • “Island Baby” (traditional children’s song)

By uniting the saenghwang—deeply tied to East Asian culture and spirituality—with the pipe organ, an emblem of Western sacred music, this project aspires to create new harmony that transcends both East and West, tradition and modernity.


Artist Profiles

Kim Hyo-young – Saenghwang
Kim Hyo-young is Korea’s foremost performer of the saenghwang, a mystical and ancient Korean free-reed mouth organ. Through her performance and composition, she has revived and modernized this rare instrument, bringing it renewed attention in contemporary music.

In addition to her artistry as a performer, she is recognized for her adventurous cross-genre collaborations and compositions that expand beyond traditional boundaries. She has been awarded the New Rising Female Artist Award (Seoul Newspaper, 2013) and the Grand Prize in Wind Instruments at the KBS Traditional Music Awards (2015).

Her international career includes a residency at the Cité des Arts in Paris (2014) and invitations to perform at the Korean Music Festival in Frankfurt (2016, 2017). Her solo recital Dreaming of Saint-Saëns (2017) reinterpreting Yun Isang’s works was also featured at the reopening of the Yun Isang Memorial Hall later that year.

Discography highlights:

  • Rebirth (2009, Pony Canyon Korea)

  • Hyangga (2011, Sony Music Korea)

  • Rebirth III: Flow (2021, Sound Republica)

  • Single When the Wind Comes (2021, Sound Republica)

She currently teaches as an adjunct professor at Sookmyung Women’s University Graduate School.


Shin Dong-il – Pipe Organ
Hailed by international media as “one of the finest organists of his generation” (Echo Républicain, France) and “a young musician to watch” (La Marseillaise, France), Shin Dong-il is praised for his “astonishing technique, sensitivity, and artistry” (ABC, Spain). His performances have been described as “graceful, confident, and expressive” (Dallas Morning News, USA) and “among the best classical concerts of the year” (Star-Telegram, USA).

Winner of the Grand Prix de Chartres International Organ Competition, Shin has received numerous awards and has performed extensively across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.

He made his debut at age 11 with the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. At 13, he began organ studies with Professor Sun-woo Cho, later graduating from Yonsei University’s Department of Church Music under Professor Dong-soon Kwak. He continued his advanced studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, studying with Jean Boyer, Olivier Latry, and Marie-Claire Alain.

Shin currently serves as Professor of Church Music at Yonsei University and organist of the Yonsei University Church.

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7 reviews for Kim Hyo Young, Shin Dong Il – 風, 琴

  1. Chiara Torino, Italia

    Mi piace molto l’album. Gli strumenti si combinano bene insieme. È una nuova esperienza ascoltare il saenghwang con l’organo a canne. Ho notato che alcuni brani sono davvero rilassanti, perfetti per una sera tranquilla a casa.

  2. กัน Pattaya, Thailand

    อัลบั้มนี้ดีมาก เสียงของปี่ใช้ลมหายใจสุดยอดจริงๆ ได้ยินแล้วชอบทันที ลุ้นมานานครั้งเดียว ขอให้มันมีการแสดงสดนะครับ

  3. Wren San Diego, USA

    I listened to this album while cooking. The sound is unique and refreshing. Love how the mouth organ blends with the pipe organ, creating something cool! Each track makes me want to keep it on repeat for a chill vibe.

  4. Ananya from Mumbai, India

    Album has unique sounds. Mouth organ mixes well with the pipe organ. Some tracks catchy, others slow. Preferred a more lively vibe overall.

  5. Kenji from Barcelona, España

    La combinación de instrumentos suena única. Me gusta la creatividad, pero algunas piezas son aburridas. No es para todos.

  6. Olivia Los Angeles, USA

    I bought the album for its unique sound. The blend of saenghwang and pipe organ is refreshing. It’s interesting to hear traditional songs rearranged in this way. Makes a great background while relaxing or studying.

  7. Katarzyna Poznan, Poland

    Album daje dobre wrażenia dźwiękowe. Łączy różne style, a piosenki są przyjemne do słuchania. Na pewno posłucham ponownie.

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