Conductor Chin Sol hopes to become 'a figure this world has never seen'

36-year-old conductor Chin Sol is making waves in classical and contemporary music.

2024-05-28

Health issues force pianist Son Yeol-eum to withdraw from Seoul Philharmonic performances

Pianist Son Yeol-eum will not be performing with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Jaap van Zweden for the scheduled concerts at the Lotte Concert Hall on Thursday, and at the Seoul Arts Center on Friday, due to health issues.

2024-05-09

Orchestra conductor Samuel Seungwon Lee wins Malko Competition 2024

Samuel Seungwon Lee, 34, became the first Korean to win the Malko Competition this year, an international competition for young conductors organized by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra.

2024-04-22

Hiddink appointed ambassador of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Guus Hiddink, the legendary manager of South Korea's 2002 World Cup side, was named ambassador of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

2024-04-01

Concert halls select their resident artists for 2024

When a young classical musician meets a residency program, it becomes the perfect opportunity for them to spread their wings and churn out creativity to its fullest.

2024-01-22

A guide to the top acts, exhibits in Korea for 2024

2024 will see top acts in Korea, including pianist Krystian Zimerman, Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," and New York's Metropolitan Opera orchestra, with exhibitions of renowned artists Philippe Parreno and Do Ho Suh.

2024-01-01

Musical performances and shows in Seoul to add to your must-see list

2023-12-14

Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin performs with Berlin Philharmonic in Seoul

Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin, who is slated to become the Berlin Philharmonic's first ever Korean artist-in-residence next year, will perform Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 4." with the orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center on Sunday.

2023-11-12

Musicians from all walks of life shine at Great Music Festival

The six teams that performed Tuesday were a Nanta percussion band, two chamber music trios, a string quartet, a ten-person clarinet ensemble and a chamber orchestra with 23 musicians.

2023-09-26

'Blue House Concert' to take place in September

The 2023 Blue House Concert will take place on Sept. 9 and 10 at the former presidential office’s heliport in Jongno District, central Seoul, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. The two-day concert will feature the Korean ..

2023-08-21

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