Yuri Kim-Moon
-Doctor of Musical Arts
Dr. Moon is an internationally recognized pianist, coach, and collaborative artist with extensive experience as a solo performer and accompanist. Her musical journey has taken her around the world, with performances in the Czech Republic, Brazil, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States. She has collaborated with numerous vocalists and professionals in opera productions, recitals, competitions, and festivals in both Korea and the U.S.
As a performer, Dr. Moon has received several prestigious awards, including the Grand Prize Virtuoso at the International Music “Rome” competition and first prizes in the Protégé International Concerto Competition and the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition. These honors led to multiple performances at Carnegie Hall.
She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Kentucky, as well as master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy. She also earned a pedagogy certificate from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Russia.
After nearly a decade of university teaching in Kentucky, Dr. Moon now leads Dr. Moon Music Studio in Delaware, where she is dedicated to providing personalized and inspiring music education that nurtures each student’s unique potential. In her studio, she combines the highest standards of classical training with a creative, student-centered approach that emphasizes imagination, listening, and expression. Her teaching philosophy reflects both her international performance background and her deep commitment to pedagogy, encouraging students to grow not only as musicians but also as confident, expressive individuals.
In addition to her studio work, Dr. Moon remains an active performer and collaborator, frequently appearing in recitals, festivals, and community concerts. She continues to share her artistry both on stage and in the classroom, inspiring audiences and students alike with her passion for music and her belief in its power to connect people across cultures and generations.
Gerard Moon
-Baritone, Company Artist at Opera Delaware
Gerard Moon, baritone, has been praised by Operawire as “From the moment he walked on stage it was evident that this was a singer with authority and command and incredible stage presence” and Lexington Herald-Leader as “A strong voice, impeccable diction, and a huge sense of fun.”
Mr. Moon’s unique and flexible voice allows him to tackle many of opera’s most challenging baritone roles. He has performed the role of Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Germont in La Traviata, Ford in Falstaff, Don Giovanni and Leporello in Don Giovanni, Il Conte in Le Nozze di Figaro, Rigoletto in Rigoletto, Dr. Miracle/Coppélius in The Tales of Hoffmann, Schaunard in La Bohème, Belcore in L’Elisir d’amore, French General in Silent Night, Yamadori in Madama Butterfly, Osiride in Mose, and Dr. Falke in Die Fledermaus.
