Seoul Philharmonic to Perform Carols at Starfield Library on December 13 with SHINee's Onew as Guest Soloist

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Christmas carols with Onew of SHINee at 8 p.m. on December 13 at the Starfield Library in COEX, Samseong-dong.

On December 8, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced that it will present "Miracle (美樂Classic) Seoul with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra 2025: Christmas Story (Miracle Seoul)," a concert designed to deliver a warm and exciting Christmas atmosphere to the audience through beautiful classical performances.

Since 2020, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra has staged the Miracle Seoul concert series at various landmarks throughout Seoul. This year, the event will take place at the Starfield Library, adorned with a giant Christmas tree and sparkling decorations, and will be open to the public free of charge.

Onew of SHINee
Photo by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Min Kyu Song, Associate Conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
[Photo by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra]

The orchestra plans to perform a total of 14 pieces, including bright and cheerful Christmas carols, allowing the audience to fully enjoy the warmth and excitement of the holiday season.

The program will open with "Troika" from Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kij? Suite, followed by "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Let It Snow," "Christmas Festival," "Skater's Waltz," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," John Williams’ "Flying Theme" (from the film "E.T."), "Sleigh Ride," "The First Noel," Kangta’s "Light" (orchestra version), and Humperdinck’s "Hansel and Gretel Overture," among other pieces that capture the festive spirit of the season.

Onew, leader of SHINee, will make a special appearance as a guest soloist. He will perform three songs with the orchestra: "Stand By Me," "Winner," and "The Christmas Song" by Mel Torm? & Robert Wells.

The concert will be conducted by Min Kyu Song, Associate Conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

For those unable to attend in person, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced that the Miracle Seoul concert will also be broadcast live on its YouTube channel starting at 8 p.m. on December 13.

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