Gyeonggi Phil "Brahms in Autumn" Concert... Clara Jumi Kang and Jian Wang to Perform as Soloists

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra will present its fourth "Gyeonggi Phil Masters Series" of the year at the Grand Theater of the Gyeonggi Arts Center on September 18, and at Lotte Concert Hall on September 19.

This performance, titled "Brahms in Autumn," will feature the world premiere of composer Son Ilhun's commissioned piece "Fanfare," Brahms' "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello," and Brahms' "Symphony No. 4."

Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra Artistic Director Kim Sunwook will conduct, with violinist Clara Jumi Kang and cellist Jian Wang as soloists.

The opening piece, Son Ilhun's "Fanfare," is a commissioned work for the Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra. Son Ilhun focused on the note E from the "F-A-E" motif (Frei aber Einsam, meaning "Free but Lonely") that symbolized Brahms and his contemporaries. The piece is structured around keys not used in Brahms' Double Concerto and Symphony, and features a concentrated musical language through intuitive scales and harmonies within a short form. Lasting about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to 3 minutes, it encapsulates rising energy and momentum, with all instruments participating in this concert, including wind instruments, included in the orchestration, promising a rich sound.

Brahms' "Double Concerto for Violin and Cello," which follows, is his last orchestral work and conveys a deep sense of friendship and harmony.

Brahms' Symphony No. 4, to be performed in the second half, is regarded as the most intricate and philosophical of his symphonies. It is a work where classical form and romantic emotion are intricately blended. In particular, the variation form that unfolds in the final movement is considered a highlight that demonstrates Brahms' compositional mastery at its peak.