New York-based Sejong Soloists has performed over 500 concerts in more than 100 cities on major stages of the world. The program features a world premiere by award-winning composer Richard Danielpour. This major work for soprano, solo horn, and strings, Talking to Aphrodite, performed by Sarah Shafer and David Jolley, is based on poetry by noted author Erica Jong. The gala evening is hosted by TV journalist Paula Zahn, eight-time Emmy Award-winner, co-host of WNET’s weekly program “NYC Arts”, and a long-time supporter of Sejong Soloists.