‘Dancing Bach’ Im Hyun-jung, Korea's First Piano, Organ, and Harpsichord Performance

April 4 at Lotte Concert Hall, Final Concert of Nationwide Tour

Pianist Lim Hyunjung.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Pianist Lim Hyunjung (36) will conclude her nationwide Bach tour concert, which lasted five months, with a performance in Seoul.

Danah Planning announced on the 19th that on the 4th of next month, they will hold "Dancing Bach: Lim Hyunjung's Bach Lecture Concert" at the Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul.

This concert is the first in Korea to feature three types of keyboard instruments: four pianos, one harpsichord, and one organ, making it the country's first "Organ, Harpsichord, and Piano Concert."

The performance includes explanations to help audiences who do not usually enjoy classical music easily understand Bach's music. Bach's somewhat solemn Well-Tempered Clavier was transformed into lively dance pieces, bringing the music closer to the audience and receiving positive evaluations.

The Seoul concert is the finale of the "Dancing Bach" tour, which took place over the past five months in Jeju, Yeosu, Busan, Daegu, Seongnam, Iksan, and Pyeongchon.

Before the concert, Lim Hyunjung will hold "Lim Hyunjung's Showcase" on the 24th at Lotte Concert Hall as a fan service for the audience. Anyone who has booked a ticket for the concert can attend and will have time for behind-the-scenes talks, Q&A sessions, and photo opportunities with Lim Hyunjung.

Lim Hyunjung moved to France at the age of 12 and studied at the Rouen National Conservatory and the Paris National Superior Conservatory of Music. In 2011, at the age of 24, she released her debut album "Complete Beethoven Sonatas," receiving critical acclaim from global media outlets such as The New York Times, BBC Music, and The Telegraph as the youngest performer. With this album, Lim Hyunjung became the first Korean to top the Billboard Classical Chart, gaining worldwide recognition as a performer.

She is also known for wearing black clothes instead of flashy dresses on stage at every performance, hoping that the audience focuses more on the music than on the artist.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when meeting audiences was restricted, Lim Hyunjung chose to communicate with audiences through a nationwide tour, and she plans to present even more direct performances in this concert. She enjoys responding to audience questions through her playing, defining that "performance is more intuitive than words and clearer than writing."

Meanwhile, on the 16th, a documentary titled "The Sound of Silence," covering Lim Hyunjung's life and art, was aired on France's public broadcasting Channel 3.