HS Hyosung Hosts Integrated Concert for Musicians With and Without Disabilities

Song Joongki and His Wife Participate

Spreading Social Value Through Culture

HS Hyosung held an integrated arts performance in commemoration of the Day of Persons with Disabilities, taking the lead in spreading social value.

HS Hyosung celebrated "Disability Day" by creating a meaningful moment with celebrities such as Song Joong-ki and his wife, and musical actress Kim So-hyun to break down the barriers between disabled and non-disabled people. The scene is from the 7th regular concert of the integrated chamber music ensemble for disabled and non-disabled people, "Gaon Soloists," held at the Seoul Arts Center on the 18th. HS Hyosung

According to HS Hyosung on April 20, the company hosted the 7th regular concert of the integrated chamber music ensemble "Gaon Soloists," titled "Kinderszenen," at the IBK Chamber Hall of the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on April 18.

This concert was planned as an integrated performance where musicians with and without disabilities shared the stage, breaking down barriers. Notably, actor Song Joongki and his wife, Katy Saunders, participated as narrators and provided explanations of the works, enhancing the audience's immersion. Their first official public appearance together as a couple, being an act of social contribution, also drew significant attention.

In addition, musical actress Kim Sohyun and world-renowned violist Hsin-Yun Huang made special appearances, elevating the quality of the performance.

The concert was inspired by Schumann's "Kinderszenen" and expressed memories and emotions from childhood through music. Pianist Kim Kigyeong arranged the repertoire, which included works by Debussy and Ravel, as well as a variety of pieces such as music from the film "Cinema Paradiso."

Gaon Soloists is an ensemble founded in 2021 by violist Kim Yooyoung, HS Hyosung Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang, and pianist Kang Jayoun. It brings together musicians with and without disabilities as an integrated ensemble. Currently, 17 musicians with disabilities and 8 musicians without disabilities are participating. In 2024, it was designated as a professional arts organization in Gyeonggi Province and was selected for the "2026 Seoul Mecenat Support Program" by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture this year.

An official from HS Hyosung stated, "This concert was a meaningful occasion where the boundaries between people with and without disabilities were lowered, and everyone became one through music," adding, "We will continue to expand various social contribution activities under the slogan 'Together for Value' in the future."

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