Seoul Philharmonic becomes first non-European orchestra to open Prague Spring Festival The group will also perform in Spain, Italy and the Netherlands in addition to starting off the prestigious event. 2026.7.8
"Parasite" composer Jung Jae-il creates his first stand-alone orchestral piece Composer Jung Jae-il, best known for scoring “Parasite” (2019) and “Squid Game” (2021-25), describes the "hellish" process of creating his first stand-alone orchestral piece "Inferno," which the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will premiere this week. 2025.9.23
Health issues force pianist Son Yeol-eum to withdraw from Seoul Philharmonic performances Pianist Son Yeol-eum will not be performing with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Jaap van Zweden for the scheduled concerts at the Lotte Concert Hall on Thursday, and at the Seoul Arts Center on Friday, due to health issues. 2024.5.9
Hiddink appointed ambassador of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Guus Hiddink, the legendary manager of South Korea's 2002 World Cup side, was named ambassador of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. 2024.4.1
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra appoints van Zweden as music director Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) appointed Jaap van Zweden as its new music director. He will lead the organization from 2024. Van Zweden, 61, is a Dutch conductor and violinist. He has been the music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic... 2022.9.4
Orchestral remake of NCT U’s 'Make A Wish' earns rave reviews An orchestral version of boy band NCT U’s 2020 song “Make A Wish (Birthday Song)” is receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews, garnering 1.6 million views within four days of its release. The video titled “’Make A Wish (Birthday Song) ... 2021.8.17
![Jaap van Zweden, music director of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, left, and composer Jung Jae-il pose during a press conference in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Sept. 23. [SEOUL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12060413.jpg?imageId=12060413&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Pianist Son Yeol-eum [MARCO BORGGREVE]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/12092203.jpg?imageId=12092203&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, left, and Guus Hiddink, the former national football team's head coach, pose for a photograph after the Dutchman was appointed as the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's honorary ambassador on Monday at the City Hall in central Seoul. [NEWS1]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10154488.jpg?imageId=10154488&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![Music director Jaap Van Zweden [SEOUL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/10222972.jpg?imageId=10222972&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)
![An orchestral version of boy band NCT U’s 2020 song “Make A Wish” (Birthday Song)” garnered 1.6 million views within four days of its release. [SCREEN CAPTURE]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11255667.jpg?imageId=11255667&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)