Jenny Bae
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Jenny Bae is one of the world's greatest violin
ists. In 2000, at the age of 20, she performed with Luciano Pavarotti
during a peace concert at the Jamsil Main Stadium in eastern Seoul
. She has also guest-performed for musicians including Eric Clapton
, the band Queen
, Lionel Richie
and Andrea Bocelli
.A Symbol of Peace, an Ambassador to the Red Cross in Asia, Jenny has performed to presidents in both South Korea and North Korea and was the first South Korean to record with the North Korean Symphony to help raise the money to build proper hospitals in North Korea. Her message for peace has been heard by millions and she was supported by Andrea Boccelli, Eric Clapton, Scorpions, and Bono in her documentary which documented this recording. “As a language, music speaks directly to the soul, our inner being. It speaks to our moods, and touches our emotions. It does not have to be understood to be enjoyed. Music is a universal expression that mankind shares across cultures.
Jenny was also invited to perform at the World Cup finals in Berlin in 2006, France against Italy. In 2007 Jenny was invited by the Noble Peace Laureates Summit to perform in Rome, Italy and also by the UN with Ennio Morricone for welcoming the new Secretary General, Ban, Ki-Moon.
In 2009 she was invited to the UK to record Glory Glory Man United for her favourite football team Manchester United. Following her celebrity appearance to 70,000 home fans against Chelsea, her biggest fans being the players invited her to perform at their ‘Player of the year’ awards at Old Trafford. Since the release of the record Jenny is the most hit page in a week on the MUFC website.
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ists. In 2000, at the age of 20, she performed with Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti
right|thumb|Luciano Pavarotti performing at the opening of the Constantine Palace in [[Strelna]], 31 May 2003. The concert was part of the celebrations for the 300th anniversary of [[St...
during a peace concert at the Jamsil Main Stadium in eastern Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. She has also guest-performed for musicians including Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and...
, the band Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
and Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli
Andrea Bocelli, is an Italian tenor, multi-instrumentalist and classical crossover artist. Born with poor eyesight, he became blind at the age of twelve following a soccer accident....
.A Symbol of Peace, an Ambassador to the Red Cross in Asia, Jenny has performed to presidents in both South Korea and North Korea and was the first South Korean to record with the North Korean Symphony to help raise the money to build proper hospitals in North Korea. Her message for peace has been heard by millions and she was supported by Andrea Boccelli, Eric Clapton, Scorpions, and Bono in her documentary which documented this recording. “As a language, music speaks directly to the soul, our inner being. It speaks to our moods, and touches our emotions. It does not have to be understood to be enjoyed. Music is a universal expression that mankind shares across cultures.
Jenny was also invited to perform at the World Cup finals in Berlin in 2006, France against Italy. In 2007 Jenny was invited by the Noble Peace Laureates Summit to perform in Rome, Italy and also by the UN with Ennio Morricone for welcoming the new Secretary General, Ban, Ki-Moon.
In 2009 she was invited to the UK to record Glory Glory Man United for her favourite football team Manchester United. Following her celebrity appearance to 70,000 home fans against Chelsea, her biggest fans being the players invited her to perform at their ‘Player of the year’ awards at Old Trafford. Since the release of the record Jenny is the most hit page in a week on the MUFC website.