Clara Kim
is a creative who believes in fostering curiosity, empathy, and expressive freedom through music
As a violinist, curator, and educator, Clara frequently collaborates with others. A curious listener, she enjoys learning about other people - how they think, what they feel, how they absorb the world around them.
Clara has commissioned and premiered countless pieces by established, emerging, and student composers alike, and has worked with some of today’s most imaginative musical voices. As a performer, she loves connecting with audiences, people, and communities around the globe. Clara’s significant engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, and Jordan Hall.
Commissioning efforts
Generously supported by organizations such as
Chamber Music America
Concert Artist Guild
New Music USA
Koussevitzky Music Foundation
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
MEDIA
A selection of performances captured live in concert halls around the world.
Season Highlights
Artist at Jackson Hole Chamber Music Fall Festival
New commissions coming by Bobby Ge, Sepehr Pirasteh
Launch of ‘People and Places’ Project at SoCal Chamber Music Workshop, HPR’s ‘Live from the Atherton’ Series, and Cirigliano Studio Theatre
Collaboration with Ellen Hwangbo (piano) and Peter Myers (cellist) at Honolulu Museum of Art
Launch of the Noise Cabinet series in collaboration with Capital Modern
Recordings of works by Molly Herron with 48 St. Stephen and Angélica Negrón with New Morse Code
Interview feature in Canvas Rebel: Conversations with Entrepreneurs, Artists & Creatives
Chamber music and ensemble performances with A Far Cry and Chamber Music Hawaii’s Galliard String Quartet
Residencies with Midori’s Orchestra Residencies Program: South Bend Youth Orchestras (IN) and Joy of Music Program (MA)
Performance Highlights
Significant engagements include appearances at
Carnegie Hall
Merkin Hall
Jordan Hall
Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam
Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall
Projects
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People & Places
Presents the works of six composers, each inspired by a location that shaped their creation. From the trilling insects in the Thai countryside to the soulful landscapes of Iran and the serene shores of Hawaii, this program honors the deeply personal connection between place and music.
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Noise Cabinet
Launching its inaugural season in January 2026, Noise Cabinet is a concert series based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Featuring several thoughtfully curated concerts, the series will explore a wide spectrum of sound, from solo works and chamber music to acoustic and electro-acoustic compositions.
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Composer Collaborations
As a violinist passionate about new music, it is an incredible honor to commission, perform, and advocate for the work of living composers. Whether collaborating with students, emerging voices, or established artists, I find deep joy in the creative process and in bringing new works to life.
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48 Saint Stephen
48 Saint Stephen is an adventurous ensemble whose mission is to develop a sense of closeness between the old and new, and a timelessness that holds them together. The duo is deeply committed to works by living composers as well as masterpieces from the traditional canon, and they create concert experiences that connect repertoire from the likes of Bach, Mozart, and Prokofiev to today’s most experimental music.
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East | West
A collaboration with Korean Gugak geomungo artist Iksoo Heo
Book Clara
For performance bookings, commissions, and media requests, please use the form below.
Presenters and collaborators are invited to reach out regarding upcoming seasons and projects.