Journey to Korean Music 2011 (7th-12th Oct 2011, Korea)
JOURNEY TO KOREAN MUSIC
One-week intensive journey through Korean music. The concerts are staged in palaces and teahouses as well as theatres to accentuate the uniquely Korean elements running through the broad selection of traditional and contemporary melodies. In addition to the entertainment factor, networking opportunities linked to the concerts give participants the chance to meet several Korean music professionals and make new friends.
Programs chosen by the contest which was for Korean traditional arts and performing arts producers has decided to be the main program at . ‘Kokdu musical theatre’, ‘Geomungo, the instrument & music’, ‘Living &Moving’, Five Colors, Five Flavors, Five Senses’, ‘Hwanghae Gut(Shaman Ritual)’ will be those programs and other prepared programs are ‘Hanok recording presentation’ , ‘World Music Network meeting’, ‘Networking Party’. This event will be held in Seoul, Kyoungi, Yeosu by the united efforts of PAMS(Performing Arts Market in Seoul), The 52nd Korean Folk Art Festival and lots of interesting programs will be prepared such as visiting performing arts theatre, palaces and live club.
"The Fine selection of proposed concerts was of the highest quality, the transfer efficient and swift, the background information given to me was very useful. This all helped me greatly in understanding and appreciating the richness and beauty of Traditional Korean Music." Patrick De Groote (Director, Sfinks Festival, Belgium)
"I knew nothing of Korean music, but this opportunity showed me a lot about Korean music. Also, I discovered the Korean people once again.” - The late Charlie Gillett(BBC World Service, A World of Music Presenter, UK)
organized by Korea Arts Management Service
supported by Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
in associate with PAMS(Performing Arts Market in Seoul), The 52nd Korean Folk Art Festival