Healing at Mapo Central Library with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Classical Melodies

On the 25th at Mapo Central Library, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Hosts ‘Our Neighborhood Concert’; 400 Registrations Open from the 11th

Outstanding Performers Including Voytek Zimbrowski and Kim Jin-se to Appear, A Classical Feast to Embellish Summer Nights

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Kang-su) announced that the 2023 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's 'Our Neighborhood Concert' will be held on the 25th at 7 PM in the Majung Hall of Mapo Central Library.

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's 'Our Neighborhood Concert' is a small-scale concert where orchestra members form small ensembles and visit various local venues such as performance halls, schools, hospitals, and libraries throughout Seoul. This performance is hosted by Mapo-gu.

The concert will be hosted by Kim Jin-geun, who previously served as an instructor for the Mapo Art Center Cultural Arts Academy's 'The Man Who Reads Sheet Music' and currently serves as a score editor for the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

The performers include ▲ Voytek Zimbrowski, a current member of the We Soloists and the associate principal first violinist of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra ▲ Lim Yo-seop, who completed the highest performance course for viola at the University of Music Mainz in Germany ▲ Cellist Cha Eun-mi, former associate principal of the Imujichi Chamber Orchestra and instructor at Soongsil Conservatory ▲ and classical guitarist Kim Jin-se, who completed the master’s and highest performance courses at the Cologne University of Music. These outstanding musicians will appear in large numbers.

The program features famous classical pieces such as ▲ Mozart’s Divertimento in D major K.136, 1st movement ▲ Alb?niz’s guitar solo Asturias ▲ Paganini’s Sonata No. 2 for violin in D major with guitar ▲ Piazzolla’s history of tango ‘Bordel 1900’ ▲ Dvo??k’s String Quartet No. 12 in F major Op. 96 ‘American’, 2nd movement, as well as popular music including ▲ Lee Hong-ryul’s Seomjip Agi 4 ▲ Stanley Myers’ ‘Cavatina’ from the film ‘The Deer Hunter’ ▲ and Piazzolla’s Libertango 3, creating an exquisite and engaging program.

Additionally, the host provides easy-to-understand explanations between pieces, allowing everyone from young children to adults unfamiliar with classical music to enjoy the concert without any burden.

The concert is open to anyone above elementary school age, and 400 attendees will be accepted through registration on the Mapo Central Library website’s program application board from the 11th until full.

Mayor Park Kang-su said, “In late July when the heat is intense, enjoying high-quality classical performances with your family at the cool Mapo Central Library without traveling far for vacation will be a great way to relax.” He added, “We hope for much interest and participation, and we will continue to strive to improve the quality of life for Mapo residents through various cultural and artistic performances.”

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