National Namdo Gugak Center Hosts Performance "The Charm of Five Pansori Repertoires"

Five Young Sorikkun Preparing for Performance Draw Attention with Impressive Backgrounds

The National Namdo Gugak Center announced on the 23rd that it will present "The Charm of Five Pansori Pieces" at 3 p.m. on the 28th at the Jinaakdang Grand Theater (Jindo, Jeollanam-do).

This performance features "Pansori," a traditional Korean classical literature and music, prepared by five young singers from the National Namdo Gugak Center (Yang Hye-in, Jang Ji-won, Kim Won-gi, Lee Geon-ho, Park Jin-seon).

The five young singers will showcase the highlights of five Pansori pieces to express the charm and excitement of Pansori.

The five Pansori pieces include "Simcheongga," which tells the story of the filial daughter Simcheong; "Jeokbyeokga," set against the Battle of Red Cliffs from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms; "Heungboga," about the brothers Heungbu and Nolbu; "Sugungga," which tells the story of the rabbit and the turtle (Byeoljubu); and finally "Chunhyangga," the Joseon version of Romeo and Juliet.

At 3 PM on the 28th, the grandeur of the five pansori repertoires will be showcased at the Jinaakdang Grand Theater (Jindo, Jeonnam).
[Photo by National Gugak Center of Namdo]

The first stage will be performed by Jang Ji-won, who will present the "Mrs. Gwak's Last Words" section from Simcheongga. This section depicts Mrs. Gwak, who gave birth to Simcheong and suffered postpartum complications, tearfully giving her last words before passing away.

Next, Lee Geon-ho will perform the "When the Southeast Wind Blows" section from Jeokbyeokga. This song portrays Zhuge Liang praying to the heavens for a southeast wind to set fire to Cao Cao’s fleet and defeat his army.

The third stage features Park Jin-seon performing "The Swallow’s Journey" from Heungboga. This piece tells the story of a swallow carrying a 박 (a type of gourd) to Heungbu’s house to express gratitude for healing its broken leg.

Following this, Kim Won-gi will perform the "Rabbit Splitting Its Belly" section from Sugungga. It depicts the rabbit, deceived by the turtle (Byeoljubu), who goes to the underwater palace and cleverly saves its life just before its liver is about to be taken out.

Finally, Yang Hye-in, a 13-year veteran young singer of the National Namdo Gugak Center, will perform the "Stepping on the Stone" section from Chunhyangga. This part shows Lee Mong-ryong returning to Namwon after hearing about Chunhyang’s hardships and reminiscing about old times at Bakseok Pass.

Additionally, a new exhibition space has been created in the lobby of Jinaakdang (the performance hall) this year. This space offers an experience of traditional Korean musical instruments using cutting-edge IT techniques, including fun immersive exhibition content and listening to traditional instrument sound sources. Visitors can enjoy the performance, exhibition, and experience all in one place free of charge.

The performance is free, and a free shuttle bus service will be provided before and after the show between Jindo town and the Gugak Center.

Moreover, a performance stamp coupon event will be held until December for visitors, offering small souvenirs to participants. Detailed information about the performance can be obtained from the National Namdo Gugak Center website or by phone.

Jindo = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Seung-geun just8440@asiae.co.kr

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