26-year-old conductor Klaus Meckele to make first visit to Korea with Paris Orchestra in October

Young Maestro Appointed as Head of Major World Orchestras
Performing at Paris Orchestra and Lotte Concert Hall
Featuring Works by Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, and More

Conductor Klaus Mechele. Photo by Lotte Cultural Foundation

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Klaus M?kel?, a 26-year-old conductor attracting global attention in the music world, will hold his first concert in Korea this October with the Paris Orchestra.

On the 22nd, the Lotte Cultural Foundation announced that M?kel? and the Paris Orchestra will perform in Korea on October 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. at the Lotte Concert Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Born in Finland in 1996, M?kel? is a young conductor recently spotlighted in the classical music scene. The Paris Orchestra made headlines by appointing M?kel? as the new music director in 2021, succeeding Daniel Harding. This was a bold choice, as M?kel? had only recently worked with the orchestra as a guest conductor in 2019, making him a maestro in his early twenties. Prior to this, the Oslo Philharmonic in Finland appointed M?kel? as their new music director in 2020.

In June, the prestigious Dutch ensemble Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) appointed him as their music director. The RCO is a renowned orchestra ranked number one in the world by the British classical magazine Gramophone. The position of music director had been vacant for over four years since the 7th chief conductor Daniele Gatti. M?kel? will conduct the orchestra for more than five weeks annually under the title of 'artistic partner' and will serve as the 8th chief conductor of the RCO starting in 2027, when he turns 31.

In this concert, M?kel? will showcase a variety of charms ranging from the French colors of Debussy and Ravel to the bold passion of Stravinsky. On the first day, the orchestra will display its rich tones with Debussy's "La Mer," Ravel's "Bol?ro," and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" (1947 Version).

On the second day, following Debussy's "La Mer" again, they will perform Stravinsky's "The Firebird" (Complete). Additionally, Alice Sara Ott, known as the "Barefoot Pianist" from Munich, will perform Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major with the orchestra.

Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 320,000 KRW, and tickets will be available to general members starting at 2 p.m. on the 22nd.

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