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Tue, December 6, 2022 | 20:29

'Zorba the Greek' composer Theodorakis dies aged 96

'Zorba the Greek' composer Theodorakis dies aged 96

Renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, who scored the 1964 classic film "Zorba the Greek" and was an icon of resistance to the former military junta, died in Athens on Thursday aged 96.

2021-09-03 11:26

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show

ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show

ABBA is releasing its first new music in four decades, along with a concert performance that will see the ``Dancing Queen'' quartet going entirely digital.

2021-09-03 10:32

'Secret to my success? I keep working because I'm never satisfied with myself'

'Secret to my success? I keep working because I'm never satisfied with myself'

Baritone Kim Gi-hoon made it into the headlines in June after winning the main award for opera arias at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. This was the first time for a Korean to win the prize at the international singing competition, which started back in 1983. He said dissatisfaction with his performances helped him to aim high as an artist and pushed him to j...

2021-09-02 09:17

Winners of Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition to hold recitals in Korea

Winners of Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition to hold recitals in Korea

The pianists who won the Queen Elisabeth Competition this year will hold recitals in Korea in September. French pianist Jonathan Fournel won the first prize at the Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition in May, while Japanese pianist Keigo Mukawa won the third prize at the competition.

2021-08-30 14:51

Incheon's annual rock festival to be held virtually in Oct.

Incheon's annual rock festival to be held virtually in Oct.

The annual Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will be held virtually for the second consecutive year on Oct. 9 and 10, its organizers said Sunday.

2021-08-29 09:56

Chopin Competition winner to perform with Seoul Philharmonic in Nov.

Chopin Competition winner to perform with Seoul Philharmonic in Nov.

The winner of the upcoming 18th Chopin Piano Competition will play “Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 1 or 2” - depending on who takes the grand prize - with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) at the Seoul Arts Center on Nov. 27. The SPO has announced that the concert, titled, “And The Winner is ...,” conducted by Wilson Ng, associate conductor of the SPO, will be performed. Dur...

2021-08-20 08:51

[INTERVIEW] How conductor Chin Sol found her niche in game soundtrack concerts

INTERVIEWHow conductor Chin Sol found her niche in game soundtrack concerts

In August 2019, a rare live classical concert was held at the Sejong Center for The Performing Arts. Titled “StarCraft Live Concert,” conducted by Chin Sol, an orchestra and a band specially formed for the concert played soundtracks works from StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment's highly popular real-time strategy game released in 1998. They played the theme songs of the game i...

2021-08-18 09:02

Latvians take to the water for distanced concerts

Latvians take to the water for distanced concerts

Latvians are taking to the country's waterways for a socially distanced musical experience this summer, boarding kayaks, dinghies and motor yachts to enjoy some music - even if unvaccinated.

2021-08-16 17:44

Ariana Grande to appear and perform in 'Fortnite' video game

Ariana Grande to appear and perform in 'Fortnite' video game

An avatar of Ariana Grande will appear in the popular video game "Fortnite" and perform some of the pop superstar's greatest hits over the weekend, in an event highlighted by game maker Epic Games to showcase their new strategy.

2021-08-08 14:17

Ed Sheeran to headline NFL's kickoff concert next month

Ed Sheeran to headline NFL's kickoff concert next month

Ed Sheeran will perform in a concert to kickoff the NFL season opener in Florida next month.

2021-08-08 14:16

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