ABOUT

Founded in 2014 by Edward Leung '16 and Jisoo Kim '16, Opus (formerly Opus 21) is dedicated to bringing an extensive repertory of chamber music to Princeton University and beyond. Consisting of undergraduate piano, guitar, string, wind, and brass players, Opus presents innovative programming, embracing both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Committed to new music, members of Opus were invited to perform the North American premiere of composer Sam Wu's “dolphin song” at the 2015 APAP|NYC, the world's largest networking forum and marketplace for performing arts professionals. Opus was also the featured artist at the 2020 Helsingborg Music Festival in Sweden, giving multiple concerts at prestigious venues. Most recently, Opus received the honor of being selected as Richardson Auditorium’s 2025 ‘Artist in Residence.’ As cultural ambassadors, Opus strives to broaden the public’s interest in chamber music and collaborate with other peer institutions and conservatories. Upcoming performances feature a continued collaboration with Columbia University.