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Pianist Lim Yun-chan says life has not changed since Van Cliburn win
Jun 30, 2022
Lim has many performances scheduled across the globe. One of the perks of his win -- along with the cash prize of $107,500 -- was the opportunity to perform around the world. Lim’s solo recital to commemorate his win is set for Dec. 10 at the Seoul Arts Center. Before the recital, he will take to the stage at least four times in South Korea: Aug. 10 for “Bach Plus,” Aug. 20 with the KBS Symphony...
[Herald Interview] No Brain says rock ‘n’ roll keeps them going
Jun 29, 2022
Legendary punk rock act says first all-English EP released after 8-year delay is ‘big mistake’ and proud outcome
Charity group, audio brand join forces to provide music education for underprivileged
Jun 29, 2022
Beautiful Mind, a cultural and diplomatic charity organization, and audio equipment brand KEF last week signed an agreement to promote culture and arts for people with disabilities. The agreement covers cooperation in music education for children with disabilities and adolescents from low-income families as well as their orchestra activities, Beautiful Mind said in a statement. The agreement inc...
‘Super Band’ season 2 winner CraXilver debuts with ‘Make A Dash’
Jun 28, 2022
Rock band CraXilver, the winner of the second season of JTBC‘s band audition program, “Super Band,” made its official debut on Tuesday evening with the release of its first EP, “Make A Dash.” The five-piece band composed of guitarist Willy.K, drummer Danny Lee, vocalist Vincent, bass guitarist Cyan and keyboardist Oh Eun-chul held a press event in Seoul, ahead of the EP’s online release at 6 p.m...
Van Cliburn winner Lim Yun-chan to perform with maestro Chung Myung-whun
Jun 28, 2022
Lim Yun-chan, an 18-year-old pianist who just became the youngest winner of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will join the KBS Orchestra led by renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun in a concert at the Namhansanseong Art Hall in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, on Aug. 26. Lim will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, which he played in the first stage of the Van Clibur...
‘Manyo,’ hilarious but pitiful folk songs comes to stage in July
Jun 26, 2022
When Korea was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945, people here needed a way to relieve their grief, even in a sarcastic way. Although it is no longer widely performed, there was the genre of “manyo,” a popular form of folk music in the 1930s. Usually performed by musical troupes at the time, manyo songs generally had comic lyrics set to a melody that belied the sorrow and sarcasm und...
Two decades of dedication to young talent pays off at international classical music competitions
Jun 24, 2022
The KNIGA, fully funded by the government, was officially founded in 2008, after being operated as a preliminary school for Korea National University of Arts for several years. With three campuses across the country, the KNIGA currently has nearly 100 young students of classical music. Another pillar that supports young musicians is the Kumho Cultural Foundation’s programs for musical prodigies...
No longer nameless, Lee Mu-jin shows stories before he made it big through first EP
Jun 23, 2022
“I thought it would be a tough journey because it was the first time penning all five songs at the same time, but the experience itself was fresh rather than being tough. The only difference I felt was making a physical album and coming up with new activities,” he said. Leading the five-track album is “Reference,” which the singer described as “a song dedicated to didactic people.” “The words t...
Billie Eilish to return for one-day concert in Seoul in August
Jun 23, 2022
American pop star Billie Eilish will hold a one-day concert in Seoul in August, the concert's organizer said Thursday. The show will take place at 8 p.m. at Gocheok Sky Dome on Korean Liberation Day on Aug. 15, a holiday that commemorates the Korean liberation from Japanese colonial rule 77 years ago, Hyundai Card said. It will be her second concert in South Korea since the first one held on Au...
Singer-turned-actor Ivy to hold solo concert for first time in 15 years
Jun 23, 2022
Singer-turned-actor Ivy will hold a solo concert for the first time in 15 years in August, her management agency, Creative i, said on Thursday. The upcoming concert, titled “Next Page,” will take place at Nodeul Live House on Nodeul Island, central Seoul, on Aug. 13-14, the agency said in a statement. “Ivy will deliver a heartfelt performance on stage with her beloved fans for the first time in...
[Herald Interview] Music, beauty, fashion … video maestros say videos offer the full K-pop package
Jun 22, 2022
After working with stars from Seo Tai-ji to BTS, producer duo now looking beyond music videos
Soprano Im Sun-hae releases surprising, yet not-so-surprising musical album
Jun 20, 2022
As musical enthusiasts will know, these separate adaptations were being prepared simultaneously during the 1980s. When “The Phantom of the Opera” became a success on the West End, it effectively halted Broadway’s plans to release“Phantom,” which was instead made into a TV miniseries in 1990. Some of South Korea‘s up-and-coming musicians, including cellist Mun Tae-guk, clarinetist Kim Han, flutis...
Classical music to be performed at Deoksugung
Jun 20, 2022
Brief introduction to the music and the composers will be provided during the program. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Deoksugung Palace website. Admission is free and 80 seats will be made available online. An additional 10 seats will be available on-site for visitors aged 65 and older and foreigners on a first-come first-served basis. By Kim Hae-yeon ( hykim@heraldcorp...
[Newsmaker] South Korean pianist Lim Yun-chan becomes the youngest winner of Van Cliburn Int'l Piano Competition
Jun 19, 2022
Lim said he participated in the competition to check himself and where he stood in terms of the maturity of his music. “I am more worried than anything else," Lim said after winning the competition. "I wanted my music to become deeper, and if that desire reached the audience, I’m satisfied," he added. A native of Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, Lim is among the few Korean winners of an internationa...
Super Junior to drop new LP next month
Jun 18, 2022
Long-running K-pop group Super Junior will release the first volume of its 11th full-length album next month, the group's agency said Saturday. Label SJ said the five-track "The Road: Keep on Going" will be out July 12, and will be followed by the second volume and the complete combined version later in the year. "This is a comeback album where you can feel both of Super Junior's own mature fee...
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