The 5th Taean Art Song Festival to Be Held on the 31st

To Be Held at Taean County Culture and Arts Center Grand Theater... Ticket Sales Begin at 9 AM on the 21st
‘Original Korean Folk Song Singer’ Park Inhee and ‘Maria Callas of the East’ Soprano Kim Youngmi to Participate

Poster of the 5th Taean Art Song Festival. / Taean County

Taean County in Chungnam is preparing a meaningful art song festival this autumn, featuring a blend of orchestra, vocal music, and popular songs.

The county announced that tickets for the 5th Taean Art Song Festival, which will be held at 7:30 PM on the 31st at the Grand Performance Hall of the Taean County Culture and Arts Center, will be available for reservation starting from 9 AM on the 21st.

The Taean Art Song Festival, which marks its 5th edition this year, began its first performance in 2020 to celebrate 100 years of Korean art songs. The festival is hosted by Taean County and organized by the K Philharmonic Orchestra.

Under the theme "An Autumn Letter from Taean," this year's festival will feature singer Park Inhee, known as the "pioneer of Korean folk songs" and appointed as Taean County's honorary ambassador last July. She will deliver songs and beautiful poetry that capture the sentiment of autumn, evoking nostalgic memories for the audience.

In addition, renowned musicians such as soprano Kim Youngmi, dubbed the "Maria Callas of the East," and TV program "Phantom Singer" alumni Gil Byungmin and John Noh, who have a strong fan base, will participate, drawing much attention.

Other acclaimed domestic vocalists, including sopranos Lim Chunghwa, Park Mija, Son Gaseul, and baritone Yang Junmo, will also present high-level performances.

Furthermore, the K Philharmonic Orchestra (directed by Kim Jihyang), which has been recognized as the nation's top private orchestra in terms of tradition and scale since its founding in 2018, will join these artists to deliver the beautiful melodies of autumn to the audience.

Admission is free for all seats, and any county resident aged 8 or older may attend. Reservations can be made through the online booking website or by visiting the county's Culture and Arts Department. Each person may reserve up to two tickets.

A county official stated, "This year's Taean Art Song Festival will greet the audience with an even more enhanced stage," and added, "We hope many people will come and enjoy the last night of October to the fullest."

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