A Fall Night Summoning 'Shostakovich'... Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra 232nd Regular Concert

Seoul National University Professor Kim Dami Collaborates on 'Bruch Violin Concerto No.1'

Enjoy the 20th Century's Greatest Symphony Composer 'Shostakovich No.9'

The essence of authentic classical melodies, 'Shostakovich,' will be summoned to Ulsan on an autumn night.

The Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra announced on the 22nd that it will hold its 232nd regular concert, "The Humor of Shostakovich," at 8 p.m. on the 27th at the Ulsan Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater.

This regular concert will be conducted by Nikolai Alekseev, the artistic director and principal conductor of the Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra, with violinist Professor Kim Dami as the soloist.

The stage will open with Brahms' "Tragic Overture."

This piece, along with the "Academic Festival Overture," is one of Brahms' two major overtures. Contrary to its title, it tempers sorrowful emotions and offers catharsis by inspiring hope for life without despair even in tragic circumstances.

Next, Bruch's representative work, "Violin Concerto No. 1," will be performed in collaboration with Professor Kim Dami.

The first movement of this concerto, filled with lyrical beauty and passionate intensity, features a quiet orchestral introduction followed by a solo violin's passionate cadenza, showcasing virtuosic playing at its peak.

In the second movement, Bruch's specialty?the beauty of melody and a sweet, dreamlike tune?will display a dignified charm, almost making the audience mistake it for an opera aria.

In the final movement, the solo violin will brilliantly perform passionate and vigorous gypsy-style melodies and rhythms, culminating in a dazzling climax before concluding abruptly.

Violinist Professor Kim Dami, who will take the stage as the soloist, gained worldwide attention by winning the 2012 Joachim International Violin Competition in Hanover, Germany. She is currently a professor at Seoul National University College of Music, dedicated to nurturing future musicians.

The final piece on the program is Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Op. 70, one of his 15 symphonies.

Although the work is short and concise, lasting about 25 minutes, it is highly praised for its excellent form and sings not of victory but of the bright hope that lies ahead.

Ticket prices are 20,000 KRW for Royal (R) seats, 15,000 KRW for Special (S) seats, and 10,000 KRW for General (A) seats. Members receive a 30% discount, groups get 20%, and students (elementary, middle, high school) and youth card holders enjoy a 50% discount.

Reservations and inquiries can be made through the Ulsan Culture and Arts Center website or by phone.

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