Changnyeong County to Host Gratitude and Harmony Hope Concert: "2025 Year-End Concert"

December 10, 7 p.m.
Orchestra Arirang to Perform at Changnyeong Culture & Arts Center Grand Hall

The year-end concert for Changnyeong County residents, hosted by traditional Korean musician Sangil Nam with his signature wit and engaging commentary, will be held in grand fashion to beautifully close out this year and welcome a hopeful new year.

The "2025 Year-End Concert: Orchestra Arirang Hope Concert," organized and hosted by Changnyeong County and the Changnyeong Culture & Arts Center, will take place at 7 p.m. on December 10 at the Grand Performance Hall of the Changnyeong Culture & Arts Center.

This concert has been prepared to share gratitude with county residents as the year comes to a close and to open the new year with hope. In particular, many of Korea's top performers and vocalists will participate, offering a rich and vibrant stage.

The performance will be hosted by Sangil Nam, a leading figure in the world of traditional Korean music, who will guide the flow of the concert with his trademark wit and insightful commentary.

The conductor will be Seunghee Park, renowned for her profound interpretations and powerful energy. Under her baton, Orchestra Arirang will fill the stage with majestic and elegant sound.

The highlight of this music concert is undoubtedly conductor Seunghee Park's delicate direction and musical interpretation. Known for her ability to blend classical music and traditional Korean music, she will bring together the rich sound of Orchestra Arirang to vividly express the emotions and messages of each piece.

The concert will open with "Frontier," composed by Yang Bang Ean.

Changnyeong County to Host 2025 Year-End Concert 'Orchestra Arirang Appearance Hope Concert'. Photo by Changnyeong County

Seunghee Park's powerful opening and the colorful resonance of Orchestra Arirang will heighten the audience's anticipation. Next, "Children of Sanchez," performed in collaboration with taepyeongso player Taehyung Kim, will fill the stage with dazzling and meticulous energy under Park's direction.

Baritone Semin Oh will deliver deep resonance through "White Crane" and "Gyeongbokgung Taryeong," while soprano Areum Han will offer lyrical emotion with "Nella Fantasia" and "Beautiful Country." The two vocalists will also perform "Brindisi (The Drinking Song)" together, further elevating the atmosphere of the concert hall.

Percussionist Heejae Park will collaborate on the modeumbuk concerto "Heart of Storm," which will showcase the explosive rhythms of the modeumbuk drums and the organic harmony of Orchestra Arirang.

Additionally, "Nangamhane" and "Sirireong Silgeun," beloved for their lyrical yet lively traditional Korean melodies, will be reinterpreted by Seojinsil of AUX, delivering a familiar yet fresh impression to the audience.

'2025 Year-End Concert' performance, from left: Seunghee Park, permanent conductor; Sangil Nam, traditional Korean musician; Areum Han, soprano. Provided by Changnyeong County

The highlight of the concert will be "Sangmo," completed by host Sangil Nam's vocals.

This piece was composed by conductor Seunghee Park, who drew inspiration from Korea's unique rhythms and the dynamic imagery of spinning sangmo hats, likening them to life itself. The work combines the excitement of traditional Korean music with the power of the orchestra, presenting a new horizon for Korean orchestral music.

The combination of Sangil Nam's singing, the rich sound of Orchestra Arirang, and Seunghee Park's interpretation will create a perfect finale for the year-end concert.

All seats are priced at 15,000 won, with Changnyeong Culture Nuri members receiving a 30% discount (up to four tickets per person), and groups of 10 or more receiving a 20% discount. Tickets can be reserved through the Changnyeong Culture & Arts Center website or by contacting the center directly.

A Changnyeong County official stated, "The profound stage presented by conductor Seunghee Park and Orchestra Arirang will further enrich the cultural experience for our residents. We hope many people will join us for this meaningful occasion to close out the year."

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