Lotte Department Store Releases Kids Orchestra Carol Track... Proceeds Donated

From the 1st to the 25th of next month
All department stores and outlets broadcasting
All music revenue to be donated

Lotte Department Store announced on the 28th that it has released a carol audio track performed by 77 members of the Kids Orchestra in celebration of the Christmas season.

Kids orchestra members are recording carol audio tracks.
[Photo by Lotte Department Store].

Since May, Lotte Department Store has formed the Kids Orchestra and has been carrying out various activities. Over 1,000 applicants from 2nd grade elementary school to 2nd grade middle school applied starting in March, and after a professional screening process, 77 members were finally selected. Lotte Department Store goes beyond simple sponsorship and regularly provides high-level education free of charge with the goal of helping Korean children nurture their dreams of the global stage.

Before the 'Rejoice Concert' held in August at Lotte Concert Hall, world-renowned clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer and violinist Ray Chen conducted one-day master classes and performed alongside the orchestra members during the concert, which became a hot topic. All proceeds from the sold-out 1,900-seat concert tickets were donated to 'Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry International,' continuing meaningful activities.

For the Christmas season, Lotte Department Store prepared special carols with the Kids Orchestra members. The overall education and conducting were led by conductor Minhyung Lee, former deputy conductor of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, for a total of three classical carols. Yoon Serin, a first-year middle school student, led the entire orchestra and also helped create the music. You can enjoy pieces interpreted and performed from a child's perspective.

The carol audio tracks by the first generation of the Kids Orchestra will be broadcast daily at 2 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM from December 1 to 25 at all Lotte Department Store and Lotte Outlet locations. All three pieces are classical carols without lyrics and have relatively calm tempos, allowing customers to enjoy a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere while staying in the department store. They can also be listened to anytime on domestic and international music streaming sites, and all proceeds related to the carol audio tracks will be donated to 'Hope Friends Korea Food for the Hungry International.'

An event offering Christmas gifts will also be held for those who support the Kids Orchestra members. After listening to the carols on the Lotte Department Store application (app) event page and leaving a message of support for the Kids Orchestra members, participants will be entered into a draw to receive this year’s Lotte Department Store Christmas-themed exclusive goods such as 'Ttonttu figures' and 'storybook + eco bag sets.' The first 100 participants in the support event will also receive a free coupon for 'Gluhwein (Vin Chaud)' to be used at the 'Christmas Market' held in Jamsil.

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