SUUM. Inaugural Soirée — A Holiday Salon Concert
Some evenings are meant to be remembered. Others are meant to become part of your story.
Step into a world of timeless elegance, behind the doors of a National Historic Landmark in San Francisco, where history, beauty, and music come together.
Imagine an evening of captivating opera, piano, and candlelit elegance — where extraordinary artistry meets the magic of human connection, creating moments of unexpected joy.
And the music is only the beginning.
Welcome to SUUM.'s Inaugural Soirée — A Holiday Salon Concert.
✨ The Evening at a Glance
📅 Friday, December 11, 2026
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Concert Begins: 7:00 PM
📍 San Francisco · National Historic Landmark
🥂 Dress Code: Black Tie Strongly Encouraged
Exact venue location revealed exclusively to confirmed guests.
What Awaits You
🎼 Captivating live opera & piano performances
🥂 Wine, Champagne & beer, with elevated beverage experiences available (offerings vary by ticket tier)
🍽️ Thoughtfully curated hors d'oeuvres
🏛️ A rare opportunity to experience a National Historic Landmark
✨ Beautiful music, meaningful connections & a touch of holiday magic
An Evening Beyond the Ordinary
Inspired by the timeless tradition of artistic salons, SUUM. invites you to step away from the ordinary and into a world where artistry, elegance, and human connection come together.
Let yourself be swept away by captivating live performances in a breathtaking historic setting.
As the evening unfolds, the music takes on a new life — bringing people together through shared melodies, festive celebrations, and moments of unexpected joy.
Savor delightful bites, raise a glass, and let the conversations flow as the night reveals its own surprises.
Whether you come for the music, the atmosphere, or the possibility of meeting someone new, this is an evening designed to be experienced, not simply attended.
Meet Your Artists
Jinyoung Lee | Host & Pianist
A Juilliard-trained pianist turned consultant, Jinyoung brings her passion for music and human connection to life through SUUM. As the evening's host and pianist, she hopes to share not only the beauty of music, but also the peace, renewal, and simple happiness it can bring — creating moments to pause, reconnect, and simply enjoy being present.
Dr. Cho Hee Hwang | Soprano
An accomplished soprano and educator, Dr. Hwang has performed leading roles in operas by Mozart, Purcell, and Britten. Winner of the WCU Concerto Competition and a featured soloist with the WCU Symphony Orchestra, she holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from UNLV. Her artistry blends vocal elegance, expressive storytelling, and a deep love for the stage.
Special Guest Artist | To Be Revealed
One more voice. One more surprise.
A special guest artist will join us for an unforgettable evening. Their identity remains a secret for now — some surprises are best experienced in person. 😎
The Beginning of Something Beautiful
SUUM. was born from a simple belief:
Art is not just something we observe. It is something we feel, share, and experience together.
This inaugural soirée marks the beginning of our journey to bring extraordinary artistry, moments of peace and joy, and meaningful human connection into one shared space.
This is our very first chapter.
And we'd love for you to be part of it.
Come for the music. Stay for the connection. Leave with a story.
SUUM. — Artistry · Music · Connection