Boston Symphony's First Korea Tour Concert Canceled Due to COVID-19 Spread
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's first visit to Korea has been canceled due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia). On the 30th (local time), the Boston Symphony announced the cancellation of its Asia tour schedule amid growing concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus. President Mark Volpe said, "We would appreciate your understanding that the health of our members is our top priority." The Boston Symphony was scheduled to perform in Seoul starting on the 6th of next month, followed by Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai until the 16th.
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The Boston Symphony is a world-class orchestra celebrating its 139th anniversary this year. It has never performed in Korea before. A visit to Korea was planned as part of an Asia tour in 1960 but was canceled due to the aftermath of the April 19 Revolution. This time, the novel coronavirus has caused the cancellation. The concert organizer Vincero plans to proceed with the refund process.
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