Seodaemun-gu Hosts Memorial Concert for the 100th Anniversary of Yu Gwan-sun's Martyrdom

On the 17th, the New World Chamber Orchestra conducted by Geum Nan-sae to Perform, Online Broadcast

Seodaemun Prison History Hall Exterior View

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) will hold a memorial concert on the outdoor stage of Seodaemun Prison History Hall at 6 p.m. on the 17th to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of Yu Gwan-sun.

Seodaemun Prison holds special significance as the place where Yu Gwan-sun was imprisoned and died under severe torture while resisting Japanese colonial rule.

The concert will be conducted in the form of a storytelling concert to reflect on the noble spirit of Yu Gwan-sun.

The New World Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Geum Nan-sae, will perform Bach's Flute Concerto in D minor, 3rd movement, Piazzolla's Oblivion, and the 1st movement of Schubert's Death and the Maiden, among others.

Additionally, poet Moon Jeong-hee will recite from her poetry collection "Aunae-ui Sae," inspired by Yu Gwan-sun's Aunae Market March and her will for independence, and Joo Jin-oh, director of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, will provide historical commentary.

To maintain social distancing, only 100 people who applied in advance will be allowed to enter the venue, and the event may be canceled or postponed depending on the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

The performance will be broadcast live on Naver TV, and the video will be available on YouTube after the event.

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