Sejong Center Gangbuk Classical Stage... Etica Ensemble and Korean Chamber Collaboration

Etica Ensemble

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Sejong Center for the Performing Arts has selected the classical music ensembles 'Etica Ensemble' and 'Korean Chamber Orchestra' as the 2020 Dream Forest Art Center collaborative arts groups, and together with these groups, will present a variety of programs including classical performances and education totaling 20 times annually at the Dream Forest Art Center.

The Dream Forest Art Center collaborative arts groups program was established by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to offer diverse and high-quality classical performances in the Gangbuk area and to strengthen the creative and production capabilities of arts organizations.

'Etica Ensemble' is a classical music group composed of young musicians recognized for their outstanding performance skills both domestically and internationally. 'Etica Ensemble' presents the 'Etica Talk Concert: Book & Classic' series, a talk show format combining books and music with each performance centered on a single emotion. Singer Yojo will participate as a special reading guest in all performances, proposing a new approach to classical music that integrates books and music. The first performance on the 25th will entertainingly explore the theme of 'love' with the question 'Can people live without love?' Subsequent performances will focus on themes such as 'self-esteem' in August, 'courage' in October, 'attraction' in November, and 'gratitude' in December, offering performances that provide inspiration, comfort, and strength.

Korean Chamber Orchestra [Photo by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts]

'Korean Chamber Orchestra' is composed of experienced and skilled musicians with a long history. The Korean Chamber Orchestra will present the brunch concert series '11 o'clock Classic Garden,' offering a relaxing experience at 11 a.m. This classical music concert is aimed at the general public and housewives, featuring familiar programs ranging from classical to contemporary music. Starting on July 15 with a classical walk featuring woodwind instruments, the series will continue in August with Renaissance to Baroque music accompanied by harpsichord and soprano, September with romantic music and soprano, and October with brass instruments and romantic music.

The Dream Forest Art Center collaborative arts groups will also offer educational programs and performances designed to make classical music more accessible and approachable for youth, as well as performances that discover musical prodigies in the Gangbuk area and provide them with stage experience.

Kim Sung-gyu, President of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, stated, "Through the operation of the Dream Forest Art Center collaborative arts groups, we will expand cultural enjoyment opportunities in the northeastern region and lower the barriers to concert halls that have been difficult to approach by introducing new approaches to classical performances proposed by high-quality classical groups."

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