By the time she was 16, Tricia Park was a professional violinist. Labeled and marketed as a child prodigy, teenage Tricia toured constantly, playing 70-80 concerts a year. But when, in her early 20s, she aged out of the "child prodigy" range, concert numbers decreased, and she was faced with a major, unforeseen transition. In this episode, we explore the many ways she has adapted to post-child-prodigy life, including her MFA thesis, a novel exploring her Korean heritage.
Music in this episode:
Violin Sonata No. 18 in G Major K. 301, 1st Movement - Mozart
Performed by Tricia Park (violin) and Conor Hanick (piano)
Source: Tricia's YouTube channel
Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor BWV 1001, Adagio - Bach
Performed by Tricia Park (violin) and recorded exclusively for SAIC Beat
“Red Prairie Dawn” and “Sandy Boys” - Traditional
Performed by Tricia & Taylor, violin/fiddle duo composed of Tricia Park and Taylor Morris
