Soo-Yeoul Choi

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Experience the innovative sounds of contemporary Korean composers at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with "New Voices from Korea." This captivating event, part of the Seoul Festival Green Umbrella New Music Series, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The evening promises an exploration of new musical landscapes through the works of Juri SEO, Sun-Young PAHG, Yie-Eun CHUN, Dongjin BAE, and Unsuk CHIN, showcasing compositions that range from the world premiere of a LA Phil commission to the West Coast premiere of "Gougalōn Scenes from a street theatre."

The program includes:
- Juri SEO's "Concertino for piano and chamber orchestra"
- Sun-Young PAHG's "L'autre moitié de Silence for Daegum and Ensemble"
- Yie-Eun CHUN's new work for solo violin and ensemble, marking its world premiere
- Dongjin BAE's "reflective - silky and rough"
- Unsuk CHIN's "Gougalōn Scenes from a street theatre," presented for the first time on the West Coast

The LA Phil New Music Group and Ensemble TIMF, under the baton of conductor Soo-Yeoul Choi and curated by Unsuk Chin, will bring these compositions to life, offering an evening of groundbreaking music. This event is a key highlight of the Green Umbrella GU1 Series and forms an integral part of the Seoul Festival, celebrating the rich tapestry of Korean music and culture.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the latest in contemporary music and the vibrant new voices from Korea at one of the most prestigious venues in Los Angeles.