Seoul Arts Center to spend 5 billion won on seasonal orchestra for young musicians The initiative is intended to give up-and-coming performers a job and a stage, but some are concerned about the practicality of a rotating ensemble. 2026.10.4
Conductor Roberto Abbado named artistic director of Korean National Symphony Orchestra The Korean National Symphony Orchestra has appointed Roberto Abbado as its eighth artistic director, effective Jan. 1, 2026. He is an experienced conductor with European ties. 2025.4.15
Concert halls select their resident artists for 2024 When a young classical musician meets a residency program, it becomes the perfect opportunity for them to spread their wings and churn out creativity to its fullest. 2024.1.22
'Blue House Concert' to take place in September The 2023 Blue House Concert will take place on Sept. 9 and 10 at the former presidential office’s heliport in Jongno District, central Seoul, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. The two-day concert will feature the Korean .. 2023.8.21
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