The Seongnam Cultural Foundation will present five performances at the Seongnam Art Center from October to December, featuring classical music, ballet, traditional music, theater, and film scores.
According to the foundation on the 21st, the fall season will kick off with classical and ballet performances, followed by a modern interpretation of Gyeonggi folk songs and a stage adaptation of a bestselling play. In December, a Christmas concert centered on film music and carols is scheduled.
The first performance, titled 'Classical: Embracing Modern Romance,' will take place on October 24 at 5 p.m. It will feature George Gershwin's 'Piano Concerto in F' and Sergei Rachmaninoff's 'Symphony No. 2,' conducted by David E and performed by the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Park Jong-hae.
On October 31 at 3 p.m., 'Ballet Signature' will be presented, showcasing nine works including classical ballets such as 'Don Quixote,' 'Giselle,' and 'Swan Lake,' along with the original ballet 'GAT - Yeohgeun.'
Announcer Oh Jeong-yeon will provide commentary to enhance audience understanding of the pieces.
On November 7 at 5 p.m., 'Project Nal: NAL' by Gyeonggi folk song master Lee Hee-moon will be held. This performance will introduce a new stage based on traditional music through pieces like 'Bumo Eunjung Gyeong,' 'Jeokbyeokga + Gyeonggi Nollyang,' 'Menari,' 'Changbu Taryeong,' and 'Odolduk.'
Following that, on November 14 and 15, the play 'Uncomfortable Convenience Store,' based on the bestselling novel by Kim Ho-yeon, will be performed. The story unfolds as 'Dokgo,' who lives near Seoul Station, begins working the night shift at a convenience store, presented in a musical drama format.
The final performance of the year will be 'Film Music & Carols' on December 25 at 3 p.m. Conductor Baek Yoon-hak and the Seoul Festa Philharmonic will perform film and animation soundtracks, along with classical pieces suitable for the Christmas season.
Audience interest in the upcoming performances is growing. One attendee expressed, "It's great to have the opportunity to see performances like classical music and ballet, which are usually hard to access, right in my area. I plan to enjoy the year-end performance with my family."
Another audience member noted, "I'm interested in being able to choose from various genres of performances, from classical to theater, all in one place. I will review the details of each performance and plan my schedule accordingly."
Meanwhile, a foundation official stated, "We have prepared a variety of performances from fall to year-end, hoping that audiences can choose shows that match their tastes and enjoy cultural arts up close."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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