Music in PyeongChang, an annual music festival held in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, will return to the theme of nature to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. In 2004, the festival was inaugurated under the theme of “nature’s inspiration.” From July 26 to Aug. 5, the festival will showcase 20 concerts and eight outreach concerts with pieces such as Schumann's "Forest Scenes," Vivaldi's "...

Meanwhile, "9 to 5," hailing from the UK, premiered in Korea at the International Daegu Musical Festival. The musical, based on the 1980 comedy film of the same name, was originally introduced in 2008 before opening on Broadway in April 2009 and moving on to London's West End three years later. "9 to 5" starts and ends with a title song made famous by Dolly Parton, with a video appearance of the...

For instance, when asked about Chun Doo-hwan, who is criticized for his oppressive rule, particularly during the Gwangju Democratic Uprising, the minister said that “President Chun Doo-hwan was the first ceremonial pitcher in professional football and played a pivotal role in establishing professional baseball in the country. His exhibition section is created with his involvement in sports, highl...

The B-boying Art and Play Education program offered at Nodeul Live House will make a blend of play and break dancing. Those with an insatiable desire to dance can join workshops in the street culture zone across Nodeul Square, where other activities such as action painting and skateboarding will also take place. A 12-meter graffiti art wall will serve as a perfect photo zone for those who hope ...

When Yoon likens chorus to the air that he breathes, it’s not an exaggeration. Practically all of Yoon’s family are musicians. Both his father Yoon Hak-won and father-in-law Choi Hoon-cha are famous chorus conductors. His wife is an organist, while his son studies conducting and his daughter is a vocal studies major. His sister majored in piano. Yoon originally majored in violin, but decided to ...

A boy moved to Australia at the age of 8 with his parents. For the first two years, he was a very agreeable boy, not knowing how to disagree with people. Then an “accident” happened -- a teacher asked him to join the debate team. And the boy then known as Bo, not knowing how to say no, had no choice but to join the team. Several years later, he not only can disagree with others, but the man who...

Cho Seong-jin, one of the most sought-after South Korean pianists, is set to embark on a nationwide recital tour, two years after he performed Chopin’s complete Scherzos in 2021. This time, Cho will present a recital featuring Baroque music by Handel, Brahms, Schumann and more from July 4 to 5 at the Seoul Arts Center. After the performances in the capital city, he will visit Daejeon on July 8, ...

The resumption of trilateral meetings among Korea, the US and Japan shines a bright light on the path for the country’s future, said Kim Gi-hyeon, chairman of the ruling People Power Party, on Wednesday at the Shilla Seoul during a forum held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korea-US alliance and the foundation of The Korea Herald and Herald Business. Speaking at the “Alliance Plus,” a...

The next phase of the South Korea-US alliance will extend beyond security and national defense, with advanced technologies and shared values forming the foundation of the partnership, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Wednesday at the Shilla Seoul during a forum held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Korea-US alliance and the foundation of The Korea Herald and Herald Business....

Seoul will vigorously support strengthening the South Korea-US relationship, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Wednesday during a forum held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the two allies' bilateral ties and the foundation of The Korea Herald and Herald Business. Speaking at the forum titled "The ROK-US Alliance Plus," hosted by Herald Corp., Oh said that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the US...

Emerging pansori singers, including Yu Taepyungyang and Kim Jun-su, will be on stage to execute the Changgeuk Company’s first comedy. In this rendition, the themes of racial discrimination and religious tensions present in the original play are replaced by the power struggle between Shylock, a wealthy shipowner in Venice, and Antonio, the leader of a small merchants' union. Antonio borrows money...

In addition to Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, Op. 104, B. 191, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, Op. 64, which Gimeno said are “wonderful Romantic compositions, which I think suit our orchestra, which is always loved by audiences.” The concert takes place Thursday at the Seoul Arts Center. Outside Seoul, the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra will first bring the repertoire to Ar...

DAEGU -- The Daegu International Musical Festival kicked off Friday, with the Korean premiere of “9 to 5,” a West End musical based on the 1980 film of the same name, at Daegu Opera House. Ahead of the performance, Bae Sung-hyuck, executive director of the DIMF, on Friday told reporters he was delighted to host the Korean premiere of “9 to 5." “Dolly Parton was phenomenal for our generation and...

In 2022, she became the first Korean to win the Tokyo International Viola Competition. Participating in competitions is a necessary evil, according to her. “Competitions are the easiest and fastest way to make a name for yourself and to gain performance opportunities,” said Park, who will be based in Europe for the foreseeable future, where she is pursuing her Master's degree at the Kronberg Aca...

Twelve years after TV drama "Dream High," featuring Kim Soo-hyun and Bae Suzy, gained enormous popularity with the story of six high school students aspiring to be superstars, a new musical attempts to continue their story. Musical "Dream High" is based on the TV series and used some songs from the original soundtrack, but the story shows the story of the main characters 10 years later. Song Sa...