Apex of Longing
Orchestra: 2 2 2 2 – 2 2 2 1 – harp, 2perc – str.
A flowing, densely orchestrated work weaving Korean traditional melodic idioms into a sweeping orchestral landscape.
SiHyun Uhm's Apex of Longing took 2nd place (tie) at the final round of the 1st Future Symphony International Composition Competition on October 8, 2018.
At the final round of the 1st international music composition competition “Future Symphony” on October 8, 2018, SiHyun Uhm's Apex of Longing was awarded 2nd place (tie, with Robert Ge's “Night Run”).
First place went to Xiaoran Jiang (“Befall”); the jury was chaired by Marius Baranauskas.

"Inhabiting Neural Activity: A Closed-Loop VR System for Generative Sonification and Visualization of Spike Data" selected for a 30-minute presentation slot.
Ensemble Modern and Ensemble TIMF premiered Newton's Cradle at Tongyeong Concert Hall on September 12, 2026, conducted by Michael Wendeberg.

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra named SiHyun Uhm a Teaching Artist for its 2026/27 season Learning programs.
