‘Through all of those barriers, psychological and physical, you have to make beautiful art somehow, in a setting that is so unartistic and unispiring.’

In this interview for J.W. Pepper, Philhadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim talks about how he learned to audition for orchestras and how to thrive in the uniquely difficult audition setting.

Created by J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Produced by Rocco Richardson, Celena McAfee & Kathryn Griesinger. Filmed by Rocco Richardson, Frank Guardino & Theresa Forcellini. Edited by Rocco Richardson. Interviewer: Mary Rogelstad.