Kew Court House Live: Mina Yu - The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Fri 23 May 2025
7:30 pm 9:30 pm

Kew Court House

188 High Street
Kew VIC 3101

Cost
All tickets $20
Seating is general admission.
05/23/2025 7:30 pm 05/23/2025 9:30 pm Kew Court House Live: Mina Yu - The Unbearable Lightness of Being “The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.”– Milan KunderaBased in Melbourne after seven years in New York City, Mina Yu has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s premier pianists and composers. Her performances at world-renowned venues like Carnegie Hall, Columbia University​ and New York Live Arts have captivated audiences across the globe, with international tours spanning South Korea, Australia, England​ and Switzerland.Now calling Melbourne home, Mina has graced stages such as Melbourne Recital Centre, Hamer Hall and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, while also working with renowned artists like Tae Woo Kim (G.O.D) and Fem Belling. She’s a fixture in Melbourne's music scene, known for her highly musical performances and collaborations with celebrated jazz and soul musicians.Mina Yu’s upcoming show promises to be an unforgettable experience. This special performance combines the evocative power of music with a soulful narrative inspired by Milan Kundera's masterpiece. The performance will explore the intricate themes of love, fate​ and identity through a blend of jazz, classical influences​ and narrative storytelling.Through evocative melodies, Mina will guide you on a journey through the lightness and weight of existence, exploring the moments that shape our lives and the memories that define us.Don’t miss out on this unique journey through sound and story. Venue accessibilityKew Court House is wheelchair accessible, with ambulant toilets available.Box officeYou can buy tickets from the box office one hour before a performance begins, subject to availability.All other tickets must be booked online or by phone on (03) 9278 4770.Browse our What's on section to see upcoming events and book tickets.Food and drinkKew Court House has a small tuck shop bar with a selection of refreshments and snacks. It’s open for performances pre-show and during interval. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

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“The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.”
– Milan Kundera

Based in Melbourne after seven years in New York City, Mina Yu has earned a reputation as one of Australia’s premier pianists and composers. Her performances at world-renowned venues like Carnegie HallColumbia University​ and New York Live Arts have captivated audiences across the globe, with international tours spanning South KoreaAustraliaEngland​ and Switzerland.

Now calling Melbourne home, Mina has graced stages such as Melbourne Recital CentreHamer Hall and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, while also working with renowned artists like Tae Woo Kim (G.O.D) and Fem Belling. She’s a fixture in Melbourne's music scene, known for her highly musical performances and collaborations with celebrated jazz and soul musicians.

Mina Yu’s upcoming show promises to be an unforgettable experience. This special performance combines the evocative power of music with a soulful narrative inspired by Milan Kundera's masterpiece. The performance will explore the intricate themes of love, fate​ and identity through a blend of jazzclassical influences​ and narrative storytelling.

Through evocative melodies, Mina will guide you on a journey through the lightness and weight of existence, exploring the moments that shape our lives and the memories that define us.

Don’t miss out on this unique journey through sound and story. 

Venue accessibility

Kew Court House is wheelchair accessible, with ambulant toilets available.

Box office

You can buy tickets from the box office one hour before a performance begins, subject to availability.

All other tickets must be booked online or by phone on (03) 9278 4770.

Browse our What's on section to see upcoming events and book tickets.

Food and drink

Kew Court House has a small tuck shop bar with a selection of refreshments and snacks. It’s open for performances pre-show and during interval.