Berlin Philharmonic 12 Cellists Return to Korea for First Concert in 2 Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The world's top cello ensemble, the Berlin Philharmonic 12 Cellists, will perform in Korea on July 1st at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall.

This concert is part of the 'Opus Masters Series,' curated by Ryu Jae-jun, artistic director of the chamber music group Ensemble 'Opus,' who selects outstanding performers to introduce to the audience.

The Berlin Philharmonic 12 Cellists is an ensemble composed of 12 cellists from the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The Berlin Philharmonic first showcased a performance featuring 12 cellists together during their 1966 tour in Japan. The ensemble was officially formed in 1972, the year Herbert von Karajan served as the music director of the Berlin Philharmonic. Their first performance in Korea was in 1992, and this concert marks their first visit in two years since 2018.

During this Korea tour, the Berlin Philharmonic 12 Cellists will perform arranged masterpieces by Purcell, Dvo??k, and Debussy, as well as 'The Angry Twelve' by Australian composer Brett Dean. They will also present 'Tea for Two' by Youmans, famous for its orchestral arrangement by Shostakovich, Michel Legrand's 'The Windmills of Your Mind,' Nino Rota's film score 'The Road,' Gershwin's ragtime piece 'Clap Your Hands,' Piazzolla's tango 'Buenos Aires Hora Cero,' and Elvis Presley's 'Love Me Tender.'

Tickets for the concert are available through Opus, Seoul Arts Center, Interpark, and YES24.

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