Lee Byungwook Appointed as Conductor of Gwangju City Symphony Orchestra

"Expectations for Performances
That Meet Citizens' Standards"

Byungwook Lee, conductor of the Gwangju Philharmonic Orchestra.

Gwangju City has appointed Lee Byungwook, former artistic director and principal conductor of the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra, as the conductor of the Gwangju Philharmonic Orchestra. His term will last for two years, from the 23rd until January 22, 2027.

The new conductor graduated at the top of his class with a master's degree in conducting from the Mozarteum University Salzburg in Austria, and completed both the professional performance and doctoral programs. After returning to Korea, he served as principal conductor of the TIMF Ensemble and as a professor in the Department of Music at Inje University.

He has worked not only with domestic orchestras such as the KBS Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Korean National Symphony Orchestra, and Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, but also with international orchestras including the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra in Germany, Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa in Japan, and the European contemporary music ensemble OENM.

From 2018, he served as the music director and principal conductor of the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra for six years, leaving a strong impression on audiences with high-quality performances.

Mayor Kang Gijung said, "The conductor's outstanding musical capabilities and extensive experience are expected to further advance the Gwangju Philharmonic Orchestra and provide performance services that meet the expectations of Gwangju citizens."

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