November 23 and December 5 at Inchun Art Hall
Flutist Kim Yesung and violist Lee Haesoo will perform the last two concerts of this year's 'Inchun Art Hall Special - THE NEXT' series at the Seoul Arts Center. Their performances are scheduled for November 23 and December 5, respectively.
The NEXT series, first introduced by the Seoul Arts Center last year, features young musicians who have shown remarkable achievements in international competitions. This year, five concerts have been arranged, with classical guitarist Jo Daeyeon, tenor Son Jihoon, and pianist Kim Junghwan having already performed.
Kim Yesung, who will take the stage on the 23rd, won joint third place in the woodwind category at last year's Tchaikovsky International Music Competition. Previously, he secured first place at the 2021 Tokyo International Flute Audition and the Friedrich Klose International Flute Competition in Germany, the 2022 Hong Kong International Flute Competition and the Swiss Tiziano Rossetti Competition, as well as this year's Vienna International Competition in Austria. He debuted in 2002 through the Kumho Young Artist Concert.
On this occasion, Kim Yesung will begin with Bach's 'Partita in A minor (BWV 1013)', followed by Tchaikovsky's uniquely melancholic 'Serenade Melancolique' arranged for flute and piano. He will then perform Nicholas McGowan's 'Cleveland Times', Caplet's 'Berceuse and Petite Valse', which combines a dreamy atmosphere with a light waltz, Liebmann's 'Sonata for Flute and Piano' filled with dynamic melodies and diverse emotions, and P. A. Jenning's 'Fantasia on La Traviata', showcasing the dazzling technique of the flute.
Kim Yesung stated, "I want to offer a special time to naturally explore the flow of time while feeling the unique sensitivity and subtle tonal changes that the flute provides." Pianist Hwang Geonyoung will accompany him on stage.
Lee Haesoo, who will perform on December 5, won first place in the viola category at last year's ARD International Music Competition in Germany, the country's most prestigious competition. He also swept the music prize and special awards at the event.
Since debuting in 2011 through the Kumho Young Artist Concert, he became the first Korean and youngest winner of the Primrose International Viola Competition in 2018. He also won the Johansen International String Competition and the Albert Greenfield Competition.
In the first half, Lee Haesoo will perform Telemann's 'Fantasia No. 1' and Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet Suite' arranged by Borisovsky, evoking a year-end atmosphere. In the second half, he will present Bowen's 'Fantasy in F major' and Bax's 'Viola Sonata', conveying the unique loneliness and warmth of winter. Pianist Park Youngsung will accompany him.
Lee Haesoo shared, "I want to convey a pleasant excitement with melodies reminiscent of church bells, Christmas trees, and warm fireplaces. I fell in love with the viola's low yet warm tone and started playing it as if by fate. In this concert, I hope to present a gift-like performance filled with the charm of the viola."
Tickets can be reserved through the Seoul Arts Center website, call center, and Interpark. All seats are priced at 30,000 KRW.
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