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Busan's First Classical Concert Hall Opens
The Busan Concert Hall will open on June 21. Ticket sales for the
This festival will feature renowned artists from Korea and abroad, marking a significant opportunity to introduce the first classical concert hall in Busan and open a new chapter in local cultural arts.
Fans interested in classical music should not miss this ticket sale information. Reservation methods can be found on the Classic Busan website, and previous postings will be helpful.
Ticket Reservation Methods and Schedule
From May 7 at 2 PM, paid members of Classic Busan will have priority to reserve tickets. General tickets will be available for purchase on the official Busan Concert Hall website classicbusan.busan.go.kr, as well as major platforms like Interpark, Ticketlink, and Yes24 starting from May 8 at 4 PM. We look forward to your interest and participation.
The performance featuring Cho Sung-jin is scheduled for June 22. The advance reservation for paid members will start a day later at 2 PM on May 8, and general reservations will take place at 2 PM on May 9.
Additionally, special tickets priced at 10,000 won are provided for middle and high school students and college students in the Busan and Gyeongnam regions to actively support student attendance. We hope students who wish to attend will not miss this opportunity.
Overview of Performances and Introduction of Main Artists
In celebration of the opening of the Busan Concert Hall, under the direction of Artistic Director Chung Myung-hoon, the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) and world-class artists will perform together.
During this festival, a variety of performances are scheduled as follows:
On the first day, June 21, Beethoven's 'Triple Concerto' and 'Choral Symphony' will be performed, conducted by Chung Myung-hoon with Sayaka Shoji and Jian Wang as soloists.
On the 22nd, Cho Sung-jin and Jo Jae-hyuk will take the stage together to present Beethoven's 'Emperor' and Saint-Saëns' 'Organ'.
On the 23rd, pianist Sunwoo Ye-kwon will hold a chamber music performance.
Chung Myung-hoon will perform as a pianist on the 25th, playing works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert, and finally, from the 27th to the 28th, the concert version of Beethoven's only opera 'Fidelio' will meet with the audience.
This festival is generating great anticipation as a feast of art and music for many.
June 21
Beethoven's Triple Concerto C Major Op.56 and Symphony No. 9 'Choral' D Minor Op.125 will be performed. Conducted and played by Chung Myung-hoon, with Sayaka Shoji on violin and Jian Wang on cello, this performance is highly anticipated by classical music fans.
June 22 <‘Emperor’ and ‘Organ’>
Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565' is famous for its organ solo.
Beethoven's 'Piano Concerto No. 5', known as 'Emperor', is receiving much love.
Additionally, Saint-Saëns' 'Symphony No. 3' well showcases the charm of the organ. In this concert, Cho Sung-jin and Jo Jae-hyuk will perform as soloists.
June 23
Fauré's 'Piano Trio in D Minor Op.120' and Beethoven's 'Clarinet Trio Op.11' will be performed. Debussy's flute solo piece 'Syrinx' will also be included, and Brahms' 'Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major Op.8' will be performed as well. All of these pieces will be carried out by Sunwoo Ye-kwon and APO members.
June 25
Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major K.285 is an outstanding work. Also, Beethoven's Septet in E♭ Major Op.20 is noteworthy. Lastly, Schubert's Piano Quintet in A Major D.667 based on the theme of 'The Trout' is truly moving.
June 27-28
The concert version of Beethoven's opera 'Fidelio' will be presented.
Conducted by Chung Myung-hoon, soprano Haratchuhi Bassenze and tenor Eric Cutler will perform.
The Busan City Choir and the National Choir will join together to present a more enriched stage.
A Celebration with the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) and World-Class Artists
The APO is a festival orchestra composed of top tier members from Asia, including musicians active in world-renowned orchestras like the Radio France Philharmonic, Berliner Staatskapelle, and London Philharmonic.
Major collaborators with this orchestra include:
Chung Myung-hoon serves as artistic director and conductor, known for conducting the Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic and recognized as a world-class pianist. Cho Sung-jin has been actively performing worldwide since winning the Chopin Competition in 2015. Jo Jae-hyuk, a Juilliard graduate organist, performs across Europe and North America. Lastly, Sunwoo Ye-kwon, who won the Van Cliburn Competition, is also actively involved in the world of chamber music and solo performances.
Significance of the Busan Concert Hall Opening and Expected Effects
The Busan Concert Hall is the first classical performance venue established in Busan, boasting excellent sound systems and performance environments. Under the slogan, “The Specialness of Firsts, The Emotion of the Best”, it is expected to open new possibilities in the local cultural and artistic fields.
This festival will not only mark an opening but will also be the first step in Busan's growth as a global classical city. Ticket sales will start on May 7, and through collaborations with world-class artists, unforgettable emotions will be delivered to the citizens of Busan.
In particular, it is expected to provide opportunities for local youth and citizens to get closer to classical music, positively impacting the future of Busan's culture and arts.
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