“...brilliantly performed by violinist Danbi Um... Um’s solo was utterly dazzling, a marvelous show of superb technique.”

“Danbi Um eschewed the commonplace muscular interpretation for a sinuous one with great horizontal movement. The layering of and transitions to the music’s alternating moods and intensities were expertly modulated.... mesmerizing grace...”

“Ms. Um...displayed the sweetness of tone that makes listening to her so enjoyable...[she] delivered page after page of radiant, colorful playing....affecting expressiveness and lovely control...”

“Um offered sharply etched phrasing that convincingly grew more taut...gracious musical gestures and elegant intensity....tart lyricism and churning drama with technical polish and interpretive bite....Um sailed through [Chausson’s Poeme]’s double stops and sustained its long
melodies...”

“Um approached [Korngold’s Much Ado About Nothing Suite] with a vocal style that fit the lyrical nature of the opening movement, including expressive, upward leaps. Her intonation was spot on as she dug into the low end of her instrument, drawing out a rich tone.... [She] was not afraid to take some exciting chances.”

“...the delightful young violinist Danbi Um...took the first chair for [Brahms Quintet in F minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op.34] and, with her ravishing ascents to the upper range, graced the music at every moment. The big singing themes of this work were delivered with
striking lushness...”