Jonah Kim

Jonah Kim made his solo debut with Wolfgang Sawallisch and the Philadelphia Orchestra at 12-years-old and has since captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Beyond the stage, his recording of the Kodály Solo Sonata has received praise for capturing “the very elusiveness that gives the music its substance” (Gramophone) and “flawless delivery of its Herculean technical demands” (The Strad).

Named Artistic Director of Festival San Miguel de Allende in 2023, Kim is known for his unique programming. Kim is also the cellist of Trio Barclay, the ensemble-in-residence at the Barclay Theater in Irvine, California. In addition to touring worldwide, Trio Barclay commissions and premieres a new work for every concert that they perform on their home stage. On Veterans Day 2023, Trio Barclay appeared in a live performance alongside ABC-7 LA News anchor David Ono at the Kennedy Center as part of Our America: Defining Courage. This powerful documentary also aired on ABC channels nationwide and can be streamed on Hulu. Kim makes his home in San Francisco with his wife, San Francisco Ballet soloist Julia Rowe.