Ryan Porchas Graduate Recital
April 26, 2026 1PM HMUS101
Collinsworth School of Performing Arts
Ryan Porchas, violin
Hyoung Kim, piano
Program
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 Jean Sibelius I. Allegro moderato (1929)
Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano César Franck
I. Allegretto ben moderato (1756-1791)
II. Allegro
III. Recitativo – Fantasia, Ben moderato – Molto lento
IV. Allegretto poco mosso
This recital is presented under the direction of Professor JinHee Kim in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the M.M. in Performance.
Ryan Porchas is a violinist and graduate from California State University Northridge with his Bachelor’s Degree in Violin Performance/Orchestral Strings where he studied with Lorenz Gamma, Benjamin Jacobson, and concertmaster of the LA Opera, Roberto Cani. He furthered his studies with international soloists Stefan Jackiw and Nancy Zhou. Ryan has been playing the violin for 20 years with performance experience including solo, chamber, studio, and orchestral performances in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Soraya and a tour of Italy playing in historic basilicas, churches, and cathedrals across Florence, Lucca, and Rome as concertmaster. Ryan has served as concertmaster for the Calvary Chapel Chino Hills Orchestra and Choir, the CBU Symphony Orchestra, and the University Choir and
Pianist Hyoung Kim is a versatile performer active as a soloist and chamber musician. He has earned national recognition through prizewinning performances and has appeared in recitals across the United States, Europe, and Asia. As a dedicated educator, he maintains a successful studio, with students winning competitions and gaining admission to leading conservatories and universities.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
What an incredible journey this master’s degree has been. Most importantly I want to thank the Lord for providing me with the strength, patience, and perseverance necessary to endure these two years. I want to thank my mother and father for their incredible patience, support, and encouragement throughout my entire academic career. Without you both I would not be where I am today. You both have prayed for me and pushed me every day to be the best I can be and I could not be more grateful. I am proud to become the first Porchas with a master’s degree! I want to thank all the wonderful faculty at CBU for their mentorship and care that they poured into me not only as a musician, but also as an individual. I want to thank my wonderful friends at CBU for the camaraderie, encouragement, and prayers I have received from you all. Lastly, I want to thank my beautiful fiancé Molly who stuck with me and supported me through it all. Thank you all once again for your prayers and your support by being here today. All the praise, honor, and glory to God!