Guro-gu to Host Classical Music Event 'Year-End Dream Concert'

December 28 Millennium Symphony Orchestra Concert at Guro Art Valley Arts Theater... Performance of Popular Opera and Art Songs for the Public with Expert Commentary

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] "How about ending this year with a classical concert?"

Guro-gu (District Mayor Lee Seong) is preparing a classical music concert, the '2021 Year-end Dream Concert,' ahead of the year-end.

On the 23rd, Guro-gu announced, "To comfort residents who have had a difficult time due to COVID-19, we will hold the '2021 Year-end Dream Concert' featuring the Millennium Symphony Orchestra on December 28," adding, "We will begin recruiting audience members from the 25th of this month."

The 'Year-end Dream Concert' will take place at the Guro Art Valley Arts Theater Grand Hall on December 28 from 7 p.m. for 70 minutes. Under the baton of conductor Kim Dong-su leading the Millennium Symphony Orchestra, vocalists Ha Su-yeon and Lee Myung-gyu will perform on stage.

The program includes familiar pieces to the public such as the 'Carmen Overture,' 'Toreador Song' from 'Carmen,' 'La ci darem la mano' from 'Don Giovanni,' 'Una furtiva lagrima' from 'L'elisir d'amore,' 'Sull'aria' from 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'Che gelida manina' from 'La Boh?me,' and songs like the 'Bongseonhwa Overture.'

In addition to piano, there will be collaborations featuring various instruments such as violin, cello, viola, and clarinet, enhancing the listening pleasure.

Between each piece, expert commentary will be provided for those unfamiliar with classical music.

Those wishing to attend can apply through the district office website's 'Online Registration' system starting at 10 a.m. on the 25th. Admission is free, and up to two seats per person can be reserved. Seating is limited to 265 seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guro-gu will implement COVID-19 prevention measures such as temperature checks, electronic entry logs, seating with one seat apart, and mandatory mask-wearing to ensure the concert proceeds safely.

A Guro-gu official stated, "Through this 'Year-end Dream Concert,' residents can enjoy a high-quality classical performance and comfortably close out the year," and added, "We will continue to prepare various cultural and artistic programs so that many residents can enjoy cultural life."

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