65th Anniversary of Baek Geon-woo's Debut, 'Schumann' Encore Performances Begin on the 26th

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] Pianist Baek Geon-woo, who celebrates his 65th debut anniversary this year, will meet audiences from the 26th with performances titled 'Baek Geon-woo and Schumann' and 'Bart?k Concerto.'

Concert planning company Vincero announced on the 15th that Baek Geon-woo will hold a concert themed on Schumann at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on March 12. Baek Geon-woo released a new album, 'Schumann,' last September and conducted a nationwide recital tour. This time, he will also meet audiences outside Seoul who were unable to attend previously. Starting with Daejeon Arts Center on the 26th, audiences can also see Baek Geon-woo and Schumann at Daegu Concert House (March 4) and Art Center Incheon (March 6).

Following Schumann, Baek Geon-woo will perform with the Korean Symphony Orchestra conducted by Choi Hee-jun at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on the 14th of next month. Choi Hee-jun also serves as the artistic director and chief conductor of the Suwon City Symphony Orchestra.

Baek Geon-woo will perform Bart?k's 'Piano Concerto No. 3' and Debussy's 'Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra.' Bart?k's piece embodies the intense authenticity of Eastern Europe and the free lyricism of 20th-century music. Debussy's piece is known for its dreamy French color.

Baek Geon-woo has showcased a broad musical world by performing with major orchestras worldwide, including the Munich Philharmonic, Dresden Philharmonic, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, and the Russian National Svetlanov Symphony, as well as domestic orchestras. In addition to various collaborative performances, he has annually selected a composer through nationwide recital tours to delve deeply into their works and present profound musical worlds. He has featured Messiaen in 2008, Liszt in 2011, Schubert in 2013, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff in 2015, Beethoven in 2017, Chopin in 2019, and Schumann in 2020.

Meanwhile, to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19, ticket reservations for this performance will be made with one seat left empty between attendees.

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