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The Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, with a tradition spanning 324 years, will visit Korea for the first time. On the 20th, they will perform at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul, and on the 21st at Goyang Aram Nuri Aram Concert Hall. The program will feature the overture to Georges Miceuz’s opera ‘The Fairy Child’ and Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Additionally, the Seoul concert will include Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, while the Goyang concert will present Symphony No. 1 by Brahms.
The Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra is a prestigious ensemble founded in 1701 in Ljubljana as the Academia Philharmonicorum. In 1794, it expanded into the Philharmonic Society, and in 1947, it adopted its current name and organizational structure. The orchestra is acclaimed for its deep emotional resonance, intimacy, and refined sound, reflecting the unique musical optimism of Slovenia. It actively engages with the local community through children’s and family concerts, outdoor performances, and various initiatives to broaden the reach of classical music.
It is also notable that Georges Miceuz, the composer of ‘The Fairy Child,’ is a native of Slovenia. Miceuz was a composer and pianist who worked in Vienna, Austria, during the late Classical and early Romantic periods of the 18th and 19th centuries. Unlike contemporaries such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert, he is known to have led a peaceful and cheerful life.
Ahead of the tour, Kakhi Solomnishvili, conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, stated in an interview, “The overture to ‘The Fairy Child,’ which opens our Korea tour, beautifully showcases the cheerful and optimistic character unique to Slovenia,” adding, “It is easy on the ears but quite challenging to perform.”
For Piano Concerto No. 2, the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra will collaborate with pianist Minsoo Sohn, renowned as the mentor of Yunchan Lim, during this Korean tour.
[Kim Dae-eun]
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