Suncheon City Holds 'Concert of Hope' with Citizens

A Special Concert Where You Can Meet Korea's Renowned Musicians All in One Place

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 15th that it will hold this year’s "Concert of Hope," featuring invited Korean musicians performing art songs, opera arias, and choruses with entertaining commentary by the conductor, at 7:30 PM on the 25th at the Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater.

This performance was planned to offer comfort and hope for a new beginning to citizens weary from COVID-19. The concert features the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Anduhyun, who is gaining great attention as a next-generation leader in Korea’s conducting scene; soprano Hong Hyeran, winner of the “Queen Elisabeth International Competition,” one of the world’s top three contests; baritone Kim Kihoon, runner-up of the prestigious “Tchaikovsky International Competition”; cellist Lee Sang Enders, a rising star in the global music world; and tenor Lee Hyun, a representative figure in Korean vocal music from Suncheon. Together, they will present a hopeful concert filled with bright and moving music, symbolizing a new leap forward and a vigorous start.

In particular, the program includes instrumental pieces with familiar melodies that even general audiences not accustomed to classical music can enjoy, such as Mozart’s Divertimento, Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile, Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1, and Johann Strauss’s Voices of Spring Waltz. Vocal pieces include Magnolia Flower, Forget-Me-Not, Mountain Village, Dear Marquis, and Lips Are Silent. With the conductor’s entertaining commentary and hosting, the concert promises to create a more relaxed, touching, and joyful experience.

A Suncheon City official said, “Starting with this year’s Concert of Hope, we plan to continuously attract high-quality performances, and we ask for the citizens’ great interest and participation.”

Ticket prices are 30,000 KRW for R seats and 20,000 KRW for S seats. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketlink or by visiting the Suncheon Culture and Arts Center.

For more details, please refer to the Suncheon City website or contact the Suncheon Culture and Arts Center.

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