HS Hyosung Supports Gaon Soloists Concert in Celebration of Disabled Persons Day

Sponsoring an Integrated Chamber Ensemble of People With and Without Disabilities
Visited a Care Facility for Children With Severe Disabilities the Day Before

HS Hyosung is sponsoring the regular concert of the Gaon Soloists, an integrated chamber music ensemble of people with and without disabilities, held in celebration of Disabled Persons Day.

On April 18, HS Hyosung announced that it will sponsor the 5th regular concert of the Gaon Soloists, titled "Song of Joy," to be held at the IBK Chamber Hall of the Seoul Arts Center on April 20 in honor of Disabled Persons Day. This concert aims to break down the barriers between people with and without disabilities through classical music. Masterpieces by Corelli, Beethoven, Dvorak, and Tchaikovsky will be newly arranged by pianist Kim Kigyeong, showcasing the unique ensemble style of the Gaon Soloists. A special performance by Ko Ara, a ballerina with hearing impairment, is also scheduled.

The performance site of the Gaon Soloists regular concert held in April last year. Photo by HS Hyosung

The Gaon Soloists is an integrated chamber music ensemble of people with and without disabilities, established in 2021 and designated as a professional arts group by Gyeonggi Province. In February 2024, the group also participated in the Hyosung Culture Series "Oh Eunyoung's Talk Concert."

HS Hyosung supports cultural and artistic activities based on diversity and inclusion under the group slogan "Value Together." Vice Chairman Cho Hyunsang of HS Hyosung stated, "We plan to continue a variety of social contribution activities to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and to create a society where everyone can come together through art."

Meanwhile, on the previous day, HS Hyosung visited Yeongnak Aenia's Home, a care facility for children with severe disabilities in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, to participate in volunteer activities for a sports event commemorating Disabled Persons Day and to deliver donations for rehabilitation equipment and improvements to living conditions.