Gwangju Music Students Explore Europe in Germany and Austria

Visit to Hanns Eisler and Vienna University of Music
Masterclasses and Performance Attendance

High school students majoring in music from Gwangju have traveled to Germany and Austria, the birthplace of European music, to experience music culture firsthand.

The Gwangju Office of Education announced on the 8th that it will operate the "Global Student Leaders World Tour in Culture and Arts (Music)" program in Germany and Austria until the 16th.

Students participating in the Global Student Leaders World Tour in the field of culture and arts (music), which will take place in Germany and Austria, are taking a commemorative photo in front of Yeomju Gymnasium in Gwangju before departure on the 8th. Provided by Gwangju Office of Education

This tour includes 16 high school students majoring in music, including those from Gwangju Arts High School. The program features activities such as a visit to the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, masterclasses by major (vocal, piano, violin, flute), career mentoring with local international students, attending a ballet performance at the Leipzig Opera House, a tour of the Berlin State Opera, and attending performances such as the operetta "Die Fledermaus" and the Mozart Orchestra in Vienna.

In addition, the students will hold a student concert at the Vienna State Opera, and visit sites such as the Vienna Central Cemetery, the Bach Museum, and the Mendelssohn and Schumann Museums to gain direct insight into the history of European music.

Beyond musical experiences, the students also plan to visit symbolic sites of modern German history such as the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate, where they will carry out promotional activities including a card section to raise awareness of the May 18 Democratization Movement and a K-POP busking performance.

Park Yechan, a participating student from Gwangju Arts High School, said, "I am looking forward to receiving direct guidance from Professor Roman Trekel, a master in the vocal field," adding, "Through this tour, I hope to further fuel my passion for music and clarify my career path."

Superintendent Lee Jungseon stated, "I hope this will be an opportunity for students to experience world-class art scenes and develop their global cultural and artistic competencies," adding, "We will continue to support students with various talents so that they can experience the world by theme and grow into global talents."