National Namdo Gugak Center, Kang Eun-il Haegum Plus Invitational Performance

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The National Namdo Gugak Center announced on the 3rd that it will hold the Kang Eun-il Haegum Plus invited performance "Old Future" at 3 p.m. on the 8th at the Jinaakdang Grand Theater (Jindo, Jeollanam-do).

Kang Eun-il Haegum Plus is a representative new music group in Korea, formed in 1999 centered around haegum player Kang Eun-il, aiming to present new music that harmonizes traditional Korean instruments with Western instruments.

Kang Eun-il, the leader of Haegum Plus, is regarded as the most creative and distinctive performer in traditional music. She attempts to blend haegum with various music genres and is recognized as a pioneer of crossover music.

On the 8th at 3 PM, Gang Eun-il will hold a Haegum Plus invited performance titled "Old Future."
[Photo by Lipnamdo Gugakwon]

This performance will begin with Kang Eun-il's signature piece "Haegum Soaked in Rain," followed by "Libertango," a reinterpretation of two famous pieces: the insert song from the movie "Tango Lesson" and the theme song of the SBS drama "Sandglass." The program also includes "Haegum Rhapsody," featuring European harmonies and jazz rhythms; "Morimori," a rearrangement based on the fast-paced Jajinmori rhythm from haegum sanjo; "Sky Cow," which depicts an image of a cow roaming the fields casting a cloud-shaped shadow in the sky, expressed through haegum melodies and taepyeongso; and "Circus."

Next, the performance features "Jemangmoga," inspired by the legend of the green frog, portraying a scene of remembering and longing for a deceased mother; "Dopiansa," which combines haegum melodies with the temple bell sounds of Dopiansa Temple to express mysticism and human anguish; "Miryang," an improvisational piece based on the theme of Miryang Arirang; and "Heya," a work derived from Ongheya, totaling ten pieces in all.

The performance is free of charge, and a free shuttle bus service will be provided before and after the performance, running between Jindo-eup Office, the Gugak Center, Osan Elementary School (Gogun-myeon), and Hoedong (the mysterious sea road).

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

Meanwhile, the National Namdo Gugak Center, which opened in 2004, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and aims to become an even richer cultural resting place for the public through more diverse performances, education, and experiences.

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

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