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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 14:39

First-ever Asian concertmaster of German orchestra to perform solo recitals in Seoul

First-ever Asian concertmaster of German orchestra to perform solo recitals in Seoul

South Korean violinist Lee Ji-yoon, the first Asian concertmaster of Staatskapelle Berlin, said Tuesday that she thinks the prestigious German orchestra has recognized her musical potential. "I think the orchestra thought I was very fresh," Lee said during a press conference in Seoul. "The Staatskapelle Berlin was seeking a generational change and I auditioned at an opportune...

2020-01-14 16:49

Music festival to promote peace beyond borders

Music festival to promote peace beyond borders

The winter series of the biannual classic event “Music in PyeongChang” aims to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula - and success for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics - with its largest-ever lineup in February which includes a collaborative work between artists from war-torn Koreas and Israel and Palestine, its artistic director said Monday.

Park Ji-won | 2020-01-14 16:27

Zico tops music charts with new single

Zico tops music charts with new single

K-pop artist Zico topped local music charts with his new single “Any Song” almost immediately after it was released at 6 p.m. Monday. By 8 a.m. Tuesday, the single had swept charts on major music streaming sites, including Bugs, Melon, Soribada and Genie.

2020-01-14 15:37

Paul Kim to collaborate with Chungha

Paul Kim to collaborate with Chungha

K-pop singer Chungha and solo artist Paul Kim collaborated on the song “Loveship,” which will be released Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. Chungha and Paul Kim both uploaded the same black and white photo of the pair in school uniform, to Instagram, Jan. 8.

2020-01-13 17:52

Singer shows it's never too late to resume career

Singer shows it's never too late to resume career

When asked about the timing of their comeback, some singers say they do their best to return as soon as they can. This stock answer is offered particularly when an artist's comeback is certain but the exact date has not yet been fixed. But for some musicians, including Korean-Chinese singer Liu Chunjin, the timing of their comeback is much less certain.

Park Ji-won | 2020-01-12 20:22

Singer-songwriter advises on 'buying high chart ranks' allegation

Singer-songwriter advises on 'buying high chart ranks' allegation

Singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin uploaded a post on his Instagram about allegations that musicians pay to gain higher ranks on music charts, Jan. 7. The veteran singer said it was unnecessary to keep an eye on the music charts all the time.

2020-01-07 17:22

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Philharmonic's fresh start: 'Back to basics'

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Philharmonic's fresh start: 'Back to basics'

As a special interview series commemorating the start of the new year, The Korea Times sat down with Kang Eun-kyung, the president and CEO of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO). Tapped as the leader of Korea's representative orchestra back in March 2018, the 49-year-old has been leading the municipal music group successfully and stably, earning trust from both members of ...

Anna J. Park | 2020-01-05 17:24

Multi-talented singer MAX to hold first concert in Seoul

Multi-talented singer MAX to hold first concert in Seoul

Singer-songwriter, model and actor MAX will visit Seoul on his “The Intimate Af Tour,” Jan. 14. Ahead of his first concert in Korea, the multi-faceted musician shared his thoughts via an e-mail interview with The Korea Times. MAX, also known as Maxwell George Schneider, is a New York-based singer who has been building his career since he appeared in the Broadway musical “13” ...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2020-01-05 15:43

SHINee's Taemin prepares for solo comeback

SHINee's Taemin prepares for solo comeback

K-pop band SHINee's Taemin is set to make a solo comeback with a new album in March. His agency, SM Entertainment, said Taemin is working on the album and details will be released later.

2020-01-02 15:49

Greet 2020 with New Year's concerts

Greet 2020 with New Year's concerts

Marking the start of 2020 - the 250th birth anniversary of Beethoven, many classical music groups and performance halls in Korea have prepared their own New Year's concerts to usher in this fresh year for audiences.One of the concerts that draws the most attention among classical music lovers in the nation is the New Year's concert performance by the Seoul Philharmonic Orches...

Anna J. Park | 2019-12-31 20:57

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