Busan will mark the opening of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee with two special classical concerts at Busan Concert Hall, highlighting the city’s role as host of the international gathering.
The performances, organized by Classic Busan, aim to celebrate the values of cultural heritage, international cooperation, and artistic exchange through music.
The first concert, on July 19 at 3 p.m., will feature the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Hong Seok-won, with baritone Kim Tae-han, winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, as the guest soloist.
The program includes Choi Woo-jung’s Resounds, inspired by the traditional Korean court piece Sujecheon, Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.
A second performance will follow on July 21 at 7:30 p.m., featuring the Seocho Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Bae Jong-hoon, with violinist Danny Koo and pianist Kim Tae-hyung.
The concert program includes works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Vittorio Monti, reflecting themes of preservation, innovation, and cultural exchange.
