Nineteenth "House Concert" Delivers Passion at the Onset of Autumn: "It Cleared My Weary Heart"

Quartet Noi, Comprised of Four Local Musicians, Delivers a Passionate Performance
Audience: "A Refreshing Tonic That Washed Away the Extreme Summer"
Sponsored by Kim Haemyung, Chairman of MSL Co., Ltd.

On the 30th at 7:30 PM, the tenth House Concert was held at Prima Art Hall. Photo by Kim Ugwan

The nineteenth edition of the small music festival for local residents, the "House Concert," was held at 7:30 PM on the 30th at Prima Art Hall in Cheomdan 2 District, Buk-gu, Gwangju.

At this concert, "Quartet Noi," a group of four young local musicians, performed Beethoven's String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, and Borodin's String Quartet No. 2 in D major.

Beethoven himself described Op. 95 "Serioso" as "not for public performance." The piece was filled with tension due to its fast tempo, sharp rhythms, and rapidly changing keys, and emotionally, it featured an intense and densely woven melody that deeply moved the audience who attended the concert at the beginning of autumn.

Borodin's String Quartet No. 2 in D major, which followed, is well known as a piece he dedicated to his wife for their 20th wedding anniversary. Familiar to many, this piece has long been loved for its rich lyricism and warm melodies.

One audience member shared, "Last summer was filled with extreme and tedious monsoon days, making each day a struggle. But this performance at the beginning of autumn felt like a refreshing tonic that cleared away the heaviness in my heart," adding, "The House Concert has now become a part of my life."

Members of 'Quartet Noi,' a group of young local musicians founded in 2019 and active for six years this year. Photo by Lee Junsung

"Quartet Noi," which captivated the audience with its beautiful melodies, is comprised of Lee Junsung on first violin, Lee Jun on second violin, Yang Shinae on viola, and Kim Minsu on cello. True to the meaning of "Noi," which stands for "new" and "innovative," the group was founded in 2019 by four young local musicians and has been actively performing for six years.

The House Concert, held at 7:30 PM on the last Tuesday of every month, has been organized for three years by Kim Haemyung, chairman of MSL Co., Ltd., who personally funds the event to provide musical performances for residents deprived of cultural experiences. The next concert is scheduled for the 28th at 7:30 PM.

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