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Sun, June 4, 2023 | 16:30

[INTERVIEW] For Chopin finalist Lee Hyuk competition is way to meet audiences

INTERVIEWFor Chopin finalist Lee Hyuk competition is way to meet audiences

Many Koreans hoped Lee Hyuk, the Korean finalist in the 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition held in October, would be triumphant as its last winner was Cho Seong-jin, also a Korean, but the trophy went to Chinese-Canadian competitor Bruce Liu.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-19 16:19

Pianist Suh Hyung-min wins Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn

Pianist Suh Hyung-min wins Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn

Pianist Suh Hyung-min, also known as Hans H. Suh in English, won the top prize in Germany's International Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn on Saturday (CET). Together with the top prize, he also won three special prizes.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-13 15:25

Korean symphony orchestra unveils 2022 program led by new conductor, David Reiland

Korean symphony orchestra unveils 2022 program led by new conductor, David Reiland

The Korean Symphony Orchestra (KSO) announced its 2022 season program, Thursday, under the leadership of newly appointed artistic director David Reiland, who is Belgian and whose background is shaped by various cultures of Europe, featuring German and Austrian pieces, as well as works from France.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-11 09:00

Pianist Lee Hyuk wins France's Animato international piano competition

Pianist Lee Hyuk wins France's Animato international piano competition

Korean pianist Lee Hyuk, a finalist in the Chopin international competition this year, has won the first prize at the Concours International de Piano - Grand Prix Animato Chopin 2021, held between Dec. 3 and 7, its organization said, Thursday (CET).

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-10 15:44

Pianist Yang Bang-ean releases new album to mark 25-year solo career

Pianist Yang Bang-ean releases new album to mark 25-year solo career

Pianist and composer Yang Bang-ean released his latest album “Light & Shadow” on Nov. 30. The new double album includes 25 pieces recorded during live performances since 2017 in the “Light” side and new pieces in the “Shadow” side.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-09 16:09

Renowned accordionist Shim Sung-rak dies at 85

Renowned accordionist Shim Sung-rak dies at 85

Shim Im-sub, an accordion virtuoso better known by his stage name Shim Sung-rak, died Saturday. He was 85.

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-08 09:00

JYP unveils new boy band Xdinary Heroes

JYP unveils new boy band Xdinary Heroes

K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment on Monday revealed its much-anticipated first boy group in six years since the debut of Day6 in September 2015.Xdinary Heroes is to land in the highly competitive K-pop music scene, dropping its debut digital single titled "Happy Death Day" at 6 p.m.

2021-12-06 21:31

[INTERVIEW] Korean-German pianist Gina Alice Redlinger releases debut album 'Wonderworld'

INTERVIEWKorean-German pianist Gina Alice Redlinger releases debut album 'Wonderworld'

The 2019 marriage of renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang made headlines in Korea, as he married Korean-German pianist Gina Alice Redlinger. Since the marriage, she has become better known as the wife of the superstar pianist, as well as a TV star, after appearing on some programs in China following her move there. However, she is a promising pianist and talented musician in he...

Park Ji-won | 2021-12-05 15:59

Pianist Kissin mesmerizes Korean audience again with four encores

Pianist Kissin mesmerizes Korean audience again with four encores

“His music reminded me of an encounter with my loved one,” Choi Eun-kyu, a violinist and classical music critic, said after the recital by Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin at the Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul, Monday. Kissin is one of the most popular concert pianists in Korea.

Park Ji-won | 2021-11-24 21:23

[INTERVIEW] For Chopin competition winner Bruce Liu, piano is a 'hobby' he has passion for

INTERVIEWFor Chopin competition winner Bruce Liu, piano is a 'hobby' he has passion for

Classical music fans all over the world were excited to watch the 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition held last month, expecting the emergence of a star pianist who could influence the classical music industry for some time to come. Korean fans had especially high expectations for the contest, as the winner of the last competition held six years ago was Korea...

Park Ji-won | 2021-11-23 11:38

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