After being a trio since 2020, the Griffon String Quartet became whole again on Friday. Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet made their selection on who would fill the fourth part of the quartet. Violinist Ji-Yeon Lee, who is an award-winning musician and educator is the selection, and can first be heard in concert on June 25th. Midsummers Music Executive Director Allyson Fleck shared excitement for their new musician.
Lee has held positions with prestigious orchestras like the Rochester Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Columbus Symphony. Ji-Yeon holds a bachelors and masters degree from the Eastman School of Music and a Professional Studies Diploma at the Cleveland Institute of Music.