'Arabian Nights' Performed by National Symphony Orchestra, Complete Seherazade Concert

Seherazade Presented by Davit Rylandt, Showcasing Unique Color Beauty
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Inheriting Rimsky-Korsakov, Featuring Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon

Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Davit Rylandt. Photo by National Symphony Orchestra

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The National Symphony Orchestra announced on the 29th that it will present Artistic Director Davit Rayland’s DR’s Pick III “Scheherazade” on November 3rd at the LG Arts Center Seoul.

“Scheherazade” is widely known to the public as the piece by Rimsky-Korsakov that opened the era of the figure skating queen for Kim Yuna during the free skating at the 2009 ISU World Figure Skating Championships. In this performance, the entire “Scheherazade” will be presented under the baton of Davit Rayland with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Based on the Persian “One Thousand and One Nights,” this piece features Rimsky-Korsakov’s unique and brilliant orchestration. The rich sound within a solid narrative structure captivates the audience with its exotic and sensual atmosphere as well as its deeply expressive melodies.

Seherazade_Poster. Photo by National Symphony Orchestra

This performance also offers the pleasure of glimpsing the close mentor-mentee relationship between Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky. The orchestration known today as the Russian sound was cultivated by Rimsky-Korsakov, and continuing this legacy, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 will be performed with soloist Sunwoo Yekwon. This piece, regarded as one of the greatest romantic concertos of the 19th century alongside the piano concertos of Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, and Grieg, maximizes the beauty of the piano through brilliant technique and lyrical melodies.

Soloist Sunwoo Yekwon is the first Korean pianist to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017. Known for his beautiful technique and delicate emotional expression, there is great anticipation for how he will interpret Tchaikovsky.

Additionally, “Toy Symphony” by Jeon Yeeun, who was selected as the National Symphony Orchestra’s resident composer for 2022-2023, will have its world premiere. This piece is characterized by changes in orchestral sound centered on various percussion instruments, inspired by memories of toys played with during childhood.

Artistic Director Davit Rayland said, “Please look forward to the diverse charms of the National Symphony Orchestra, which will be painted on the canvas of the LG Arts Center Seoul, a stage where you can experience the orchestra’s rich palette of colors.”

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