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The Nakdong Art Center establishes a cultural touchstone in Western Busan
source: bsgangseo.go.kr
The Nakdong Art Center will officially open its doors on Jan. 10. The occasion will be marked by a grand opening festival running through March 5.
Over nearly two months, the festival will feature 27 performances across 20 distinctive works, spanning genres from opera and ballet to theater and jazz.
The opening ceremony runs from Jan. 10 to 11 and features performances deeply rooted in local identity, highlighting the unique charm and potential of Busan’s arts scene. The festival will premiere “Nakdonggang Fanfare,” an original symphony composed by Soo-ran Jeong, a professor at Pusan National University. The piece reflects the profound history and ecological significance of the Nakdonggang River. Following this is Mahler’s iconic “Symphony of a Thousand,” renowned for its massive scale and dramatic, magnificent sound. Marking its first-ever performance outside the Seoul metropolitan area, the production features 330 musicians and choir members, including the Nakdong Art Center Festival Orchestra and local performers from Busan and its neighboring cities.
Beyond serving as a performance venue, the Nakdong Art Center also showcases its appeal as a comprehensive arts institution with a strong focus on in-house production. A highlight of the festival is the opera “Aida.” From directing and production to stage technology and casting, the Nakdong Art Center managed the entire creative process to stage this masterpiece.
The festival will conclude in March with performances by world-renowned musicians. Along with the enchanting melodies of Germany’s WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne, the British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers will bring musical euphoria to western Busan.
For more details on the festival and ticket purchases, please visit the Nakdong Art Center's official website.
※ Nakdong Art Center Grand Opening Festival, Jan. 10 to March 5
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