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Reporter : Anna J. Park

Sun, July 21, 2019 | 02:44

Korean Symphony Orchestra's 'Classic Hero' concerts feature pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon and violinist Lim Ji-young

The Korean Symphony Orchestra presents its new concert series “Classic Hero” for audiences this summer. The orchestra tapped two internationally-rising Korean classical stars, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon and violinist Lim Ji-young, to play with the orchestra for each concert, slated to perform on July 19 and August 1, respectively.

Music | 2019-07-17 22:35

Classical concerts and operas to fill various venues around Seoul this autumn

A slew of classical concerts and operas are in store at various places throughout Seoul this autumn.The Mapo Cultural Foundation, the organizer of the 4th M-PAT (Mapo Performing Arts & Tourism) Classical Music Festival, has released its full-packed program of some 70 concerts and performances with over 500 artists joining at the fall festivities.

Performances | 2019-07-16 18:04

Pianist Son Yeol-eum to make her BBC Proms debut later this month

Son Yeol-eum, one of Korea's most popular star pianists, will make her BBC Proms debut this summer. Founded back in 1895, the Proms is considered the world's largest classical music festival. The annual music festival offers dozens of concerts and performances every single day during its eight-week program in summer and attracts hundreds of thousands of listeners every year.

Music | 2019-07-15 16:46

'Special Music & Art Festival' hopes for inclusive society

This year's “Special Music & Art Festival” has kicked off its four-day event on Monday at Alpensia Resort, located in the eastern city of PyeongChang, Gangwon Province. Under the theme of “Together We Fly,” about 150 artists with developmental disabilities from 20 countries, including the U.S., Australia and the Netherlands, have joined the annual festivities.

Music | 2019-07-15 16:45

Animation meets the classics this summer

Don't miss out on the rare chance to enjoy live classical music concerts combined with popular animations by Disney and Pixar. The three-night “Disney-Pixar Film Concert Festival,” will be held from July 24 to 26 at the Lotte Concert Hall in southern Seoul.

Music | 2019-07-12 16:38

Seoul Arts Center's various platforms engage wider audience

In line with the Seoul Arts Center's direction to proactively reach out to new audiences, the center has been developing special festivals and concert series for years to engage with less typical audience members.

Performances | 2019-07-11 18:06

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Arts Center CEO prioritizes financial health to reach wider public

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Arts Center CEO prioritizes financial health to reach wider public

It's been nearly four months since President and CEO of the Seoul Arts Center Yoo In-taek, 63, took office in March. During a recent interview with The Korea Times, the CEO shared his vision and goals to expand the arts center's reach to a wider public as well as developing the nation's performing arts industry further

Performances | 2019-07-11 17:54

Seoul Arts Center's various platforms engage wider audience

'Culture feeds Korea,' says minister

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo stressed Monday that culture has become an engine for economic growth, noting it “feeds the nation.” During a press conference to mark his 100th day in office, Park said the cultural sector has enormous potential that can nourish the Korean economy.

Entertainment | 2019-07-08 18:54

[INTERVIEW] Prima ballerina Kim Ji-young recounts 20 years at Korean National Ballet

Over the past 20 years, prima ballerina Kim Ji-young has been the face of the Korean National Ballet (KNB) - she joined the national troupe in 1997, after completing her studies at Russia's prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy in 1996. Kim has been performing various principal roles at the ballet company from innocent Giselle to femme-fatale Carmen, bringing life to each chara...

Performances | 2019-07-07 17:13

30th Eagon concert features guest musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic Eagon Ensemble plays Grieg's "The Holberg Suite” during a press conference in Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of EagonBy Anna J. Park Don't miss out on the rare chance to listen to a world-class classical music ensemble for free in Korea. Ten musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and two other guest musicians, cellist Tatjana Vassiljeva and org...

Music | 2019-07-05 23:49

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