Boseong County to Hold "Gwangbok 80th Anniversary" Concert at Chaedongseon Music Hall on the 14th

A Musical Journey Through the Ordeals, Hopes, Divisions, and Reconciliation of a Nation
"Beolgyo Symphony, Beolgyo Cantata" to Illuminate Nearly a Century of Korean History

Boseong County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Kim Cheolwoo) announced on the 11th that it will hold the Gwangbok 80th Anniversary Concert, "Beolgyo Symphony, Beolgyo Cantata," at the Chaedongseon Music Hall in Beolgyo at 7 PM on August 14.

This moving performance brings together the melodies of national composer Chaedongseon and the epic narrative of author Jo Jungrae's novel "Taebaek Mountain Range." Through music, it tells the story of nearly a century of the Korean people's suffering and hope, division and reconciliation, spanning from the Japanese colonial period to liberation, war, division, and the dream of reunification.

On the 14th at 7 PM, the Gwangbok 80th Anniversary Commemorative Concert "Beolgyo Symphony, Beolgyo Cantata" will be held at Chaedongseon Music Hall in Beolgyo, Boseong County. Provided by Boseong County

Composed of four movements and fifteen pieces, the performance combines narration, video, vocal performances, and orchestral music, taking the audience on a journey through history and art.

The first movement, themed "A Dawn Without Sunrise," features "Buyongsan" and poems such as "Hometown" and "Apcheon" by Jeong Jiyong, composed by Chaedongseon, as well as songs and poetry of those who dreamed of liberation. The second movement expresses hope amid suffering through music that preserved national identity despite division, war, and ideological conflict.

The third movement conveys a heartfelt longing for reunification with pieces like "Homeland Fantasy" and "My Song." In the finale of the fourth movement, Chaedongseon's "Hometown Fantasy" and "Daehan Manse" resound, posing the question, "What are we doing for our country now?"

Beolgyo is a land of art and resistance, having produced both the literary giant Jo Jungrae and Chaedongseon, a pioneer of modern Korean national music. This concert was planned to honor that spirit and celebrate the artistic and historical symbolism of the region. Admission is free, and entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue on the day of the event.

Artistic director Kim Jeongho stated, "To mark the 80th anniversary of liberation, we aimed to present new possibilities for Korean national music, focusing on the space of Beolgyo and the spirit of Chaedongseon," adding, "I hope to share the deepest resonance that music can offer with the audience, along with its historical significance."