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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 02:01

Two orchestras hit sour note vying for official 'national' recognition

Two orchestras hit sour note vying for official 'national' recognition

One of Korea's two leading symphony orchestras has set off a cacophony of sorts after attempting recently to be named as a “national orchestra.”

Park Ji-won | 2022-01-13 17:08

Korean violinist invited to Basel Peace Forum

Korean violinist invited to Basel Peace Forum

Korean violinist Won Hyung-joon will give a speech at the Basel Peace Forum, the first Korean to speak at the event, which promotes peace building initiatives.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-01-12 14:42

[INTERVIEW] Jazz vocalist Nah Youn-sun awakens pandemic-weary with new album

INTERVIEWJazz vocalist Nah Youn-sun awakens pandemic-weary with new album

Jazz singer Nah Youn-sun / Courtesy of NPLUGBy Park Ji-wonJazz singer Nah Youn-sun has been one of Korea's most active singers, performing and spending time outside of Korea, especially in France. But the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled stage performances and, like many other musicians, she has been anxiously longing for the end of the pandemic, as she has otherwise had a hard...

Park Ji-won | 2022-01-11 08:54

Chung Myung-whun named honorary conductor of KBS Orchestra

Chung Myung-whun named honorary conductor of KBS Orchestra

Conductor Chung Myung-whun was appointed as honorary conductor, or conductor laureate, of the KBS Symphony Orchestra, according to the orchestra.

Park Ji-won | 2022-01-07 16:27

Classical concerts you shouldn't miss in 2022

Classical concerts you shouldn't miss in 2022

This year's event schedule for classical concerts is filled with world-class orchestras, as well as performances by famous Korean artists active in the overseas concert music scene.

Park Ji-won | 2022-01-03 19:46

2022 kicks off with bevy of New Year's concerts

2022 kicks off with bevy of New Year's concerts

Many concerts scheduled to be held in 2020 and 2021 were canceled, postponed or held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Concert schedules were thrown into such disarray that many audience members' memories might be a blur as to whether specific concerts were held in 2020 or 2021. But audiences will be sure to remember the New Year's performances being held in January, as ma...

Park Ji-won | 2022-01-02 15:52

Adele's '30' tops the US album chart for fifth week

Adele's '30' tops the US album chart for fifth week

Singer-songwriter Adele's 30 is the No. 1 album in the United States for a fifth week.

2022-01-02 15:19

[INTERVIEW] Violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill revisits euphoric moment of winning Grammy

INTERVIEWViolist Richard Yongjae O'Neill revisits euphoric moment of winning Grammy

As the adjective, “award-winning,” always seems to come before his name when people introduce him, violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill is the winner of numerous international awards. Nonetheless, he says, it always feels too good to be true when he wins one. That euphoric moment hit him again earlier this year when he was named the winner of this year's Grammy Award for Best Clas...

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-23 17:16

[INTERVIEW] Norah Jones releases Christmas album

INTERVIEWNorah Jones releases Christmas album

Nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones will be releasing her first Christmas album “I Dream of Christmas” on Wednesday.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-21 14:43

Lotte Foundation for Arts announces star-studded 2022 lineup

Lotte Foundation for Arts announces star-studded 2022 lineup

The Lotte Foundation for Arts has announced its 2022 lineup to be presented at Lotte Concert Hall including renowned artists: New York's vibrant Metropolitan Opera, pianist Cho Seong-jin, ballerina Park Sae-eun and other star art troupes.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-19 17:37

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