Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's '77th Liberation Day Commemoration Concert' at Reopened Gwanghwamun Square

Held on the 14th at Gwanghwamun Square Central Plaza Outdoor Stage
Pianist Kim Sunwook Conducts, Forte di Quattro and World Vision Choir Perform

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced on the 2nd that it will hold a concert commemorating the 77th anniversary of Liberation Day on the outdoor stage at Gwanghwamun Square on the 14th. Photo by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced on the 2nd that it will hold a concert commemorating the 77th anniversary of Liberation Day on the outdoor stage at Gwanghwamun Square on the 14th.

The concert is hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be held on the outdoor stage at the central plaza of Gwanghwamun Square, which is reopening after 1 year and 9 months.

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by pianist Kim Sunwook, who is also active as a conductor, will perform Dvo??k's Carnival Overture, Smetana's "Vltava" from "My Country," Tchaikovsky's "Pas de Deux," Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, and Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance March."

Additionally, the male quartet "Forte di Quattro," winners of JTBC's Phantom Singer, will appear and perform "Good Day," an orchestral version of "You Raise Me Up," and "Hollo Arirang." The World Vision Choir, composed of children, will perform Ennio Morricone's "Nella Fantasia."

Those wishing to attend can apply for up to two tickets per person through the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's website from the 3rd to the 7th. Approximately 450 people will be invited by lottery.

For the convenience and safety of the audience, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will prepare about 600 socially distanced seats. Masks must be worn to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the event, and eating and drinking in the seats will be restricted.

Meanwhile, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and the Seoul Metropolitan Government plan to live stream the concert on the "Live Seoul" YouTube channel for citizens who find it difficult to attend in person.