Myung-Whun Chung and One Korea Orchestra to Perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

At Lotte Concert Hall on November 19

The Lotte Foundation for Arts announced on October 20 that conductor Myung-Whun Chung and the One Korea Orchestra will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, "Choral," on November 19.

The One Korea Orchestra, founded in 2017 with the aim of promoting inter-Korean exchange and peace, is composed of current and former members of major Korean symphony orchestras, as well as Korean musicians active overseas.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, "Choral," is a work that celebrates the universal values of brotherhood and peace. It is one of the pieces that Myung-Whun Chung has interpreted with particular affection. He has previously explained, "The message is brotherhood, and through music, we can become one in spirit."

Beethoven incorporated the poem "Ode to Joy" by German poet Friedrich Schiller into the choral finale, elevating Schiller's ideals of brotherhood and peace through music.

This performance will feature soprano Park Soyoung, mezzo-soprano Kim Jeongmi, tenor Hwang Junho, baritone Samuel Youn, as well as the National Chorus of Korea and the Anyang City Choir.

Kim Hyungtae, CEO of the Lotte Foundation for Arts, stated, "As the year comes to a close, I hope the message of brotherhood conveyed by Beethoven's choral symphony can unite all our hearts." He emphasized, "This concert with the One Korea Orchestra is not just a musical event, but a special stage that wishes for peace and harmony."

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