Korean Music Performance “Time and Space in Harmony”

Tue 09 Dec 2014, 8 pm
Au Co Arts Center

From Korea Foundation:

The Korea Foundation and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Hanoi are co-hosting the concert entitled “Time & Space in Harmony” in celebration of the ASEAN-KOREA Commemorative Summit to be held on December 11-12, 2014 in Busan, Korea. This joint concert will be presented by Gongmyoung and Binh Minh (Sunrise) Ensemble of music firmly based in tradition but which is nevertheless innovative and experimental rather than being “conventional.” Their performance will show that it is creativity which enables traditional musical groups to survive in today’s rapidly changing digital and global age.

In addition to the joint performance, the Korea Foundation and the Vietnam National Academy of Music have co-organized a seminar to review and explore the past and future of traditional music in the rapidly changing digital and global age in the afternoon on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the concert hall of the Vietnam Academy of Music. The seminar is designed to expedite Korea-Vietnam cultural exchange between musicians and artists through the exchange of opinions and experiences.

Those who wish to attend the concert are encouraged to email to [email protected] to get free tickets. UPDATE: Tickets have run out in Hanoi.

Performing arts group GongMyoung, formed in 1997, re-interprets classical Korean music in a modern way and is the most inspired drumming collective of Korea today. In particular, GongMyoung has been praised not only for their innovative musical ideas but also for their refreshing performances. GongMyoung synthesizes various kinds of music and sounds into a harmonious artwork. Their effort in creating instrument extends Korean music’s boundaries to the world and the future. Ever since GongMyoung’s debut, they have held the position of ‘ambassadors’ of traditional Korean music, being featured in numerous international festivals, art markets and diplomatic events such as: Vancouver Music Festival, Melbourne National Art Festival, World Music Expo ‘WOMEX’…

Binh Minh Ensemble was formed in 1998. All the members are Vietnamese traditional instrument players who have achieved Gold medals in National competition and some of them are recorgnized as “Artist of Merit”. Binh Minh Ensemble has attempted in presenting Vietnamese traditional music through performances in many countries in all over the world such as France, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Russia, Korea, Malaysia, Chile, Argentina and Japan…

GongMyoung also plays in HCMC on 12 Dec.

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