Henry, Ambassador of 'Dream Orchestra,' Says "Hope You Feel Love and Interest Through Music"

Duet Performance Scheduled at 10th Anniversary Concert

Singer and actor Henry (31) has been appointed as an ambassador for the ‘Dream Orchestra,’ a support project for children's and youth orchestra education. On the 10th, Park Yang-woo, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, met with Henry and presented him with the ambassador appointment certificate for the Dream Orchestra.

The Dream Orchestra is modeled after ‘El Sistema,’ a music education program created by Jose Antonio Abreu for children in the slums of Venezuela. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service teach music to children and youth, including those from marginalized groups, delivering dreams and hope. Starting in eight locations nationwide in 2010, it now harmonizes with about 2,500 children in forty-seven locations, creating change. A ministry official explained, “We support children and youth to grow through autonomous and cooperative cultural and artistic activities and to enjoy arts education.”

Henry is an all-around artist equipped with top-class classical violin skills. He is also well known for his strong interest in improving child welfare. He has served as an ambassador for the international relief and development NGO ‘Save the Children’ and the International Vaccine Institute, and on the variety show ‘I Live Alone,’ he held a violin charity auction to provide scholarships to music major students. Henry said, “I hope more children can encounter musical instruments regardless of their environment,” adding, “I wish they create precious memories of feeling love and interest through music.”

Henry will participate not only in online promotional campaigns but also in the ‘Dream Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert’ held at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on November 15. He is scheduled to perform in collaboration with the Dream Orchestra members on stage. A ministry official urged, “We hope Henry will deliver a message that can change the world beyond communication through music.”

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