Hyeonseon Baek live in Kings County

Experience Hyeonseon Baek live on August 1st

Hyeonseon Baek is a South Korean composer and performer whose work blends traditional Korean instrumentation, particularly the *gayageum* (a 12-string zither), with elements of contemporary classical music, ambient soundscapes, and occasionally electronic processing. Her compositions often explore themes of memory, landscape, and cultural identity, characterized by delicate textures and a meditative quality. She frequently incorporates field recordings and extended techniques on the *gayageum* to create immersive sonic experiences.

Kato Sake Works, located in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, is a working sake brewery founded in 2017 by Philip Sylvester. It distinguishes itself as one of the few American sake breweries employing traditional Japanese brewing methods – *kimoto* and *yamahai* – emphasizing natural fermentation processes. Beyond production, Kato Sake Works functions as a tasting room and event space. The brewery's focus is on small-batch, artisanal sake utilizing locally sourced rice where possible. The space intentionally maintains a minimalist aesthetic reflecting the principles of Japanese design. The building itself previously housed industrial operations before being repurposed for sake brewing and community events.