Goheung-gun Hosts 'Meeting Happy Gugak' Performance

On the 27th (Sat) at 2 PM, a special performance by the Seoul Metropolitan Gugak Orchestra will be presented

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Jung-woo] Jeonnam Goheung-gun (Governor Gong Young-min) announced plans to present a special time to the audience by preparing an exciting traditional Korean music performance filled with cultural and artistic excitement.

This performance is a special invited concert by the Seoul Traditional Korean Orchestra and will be held free of charge under the theme "Meeting Happy Traditional Korean Music" at 2 p.m. on the 27th in the Kim Yeon-su Hall of the Goheung Comprehensive Cultural Center.

The Seoul Traditional Korean Orchestra (Director Kim Sung-guk), founded in 1965, is Korea's first traditional Korean orchestra, developing traditional Korean orchestral music to modernize, popularize, and globalize it.

This performance features collaborations with Kang Hyo-joo, professor of Korean Music at Ewha Womans University (folk songs), Sung Si-young, principal member (taepyeongso), and Samulnori performers. Various works such as the orchestral piece "Namdo Arirang," pansori "Heungboga," taepyeongso concerto "Hojuk Pungnyu," and Samulnori concerto "Sin Modeum" are prepared, promising a high-quality stage.

Additionally, Jeon Tae-won, a vocalist who appeared on JTBC's Hidden Singer 3 and Phantom Singer 2, will serve as the MC and perform vocal collaborations, enhancing the completeness of the performance.

Meanwhile, Goheung-gun has continued cultural exchange projects with Seoul Metropolitan City since 2016, establishing a foundation for mutual cooperation through cultural exchange to promote regional cultural revitalization and provide residents with opportunities to enjoy culture.

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Jung-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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