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Two nights, two masters at Busan Concert Hall
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This August, the Busan Concert Hall invites classical music lovers to indulge in “A Midsummer Piano Feast,” a two-part recital series that highlights the rare musical connection between mentor and protégé.
Pianist Saehyun Kim, fresh off his victory at the 2025 Long-Thibaud Competition, will grace the stage. On the eve of his 18th birthday this past March, Kim won the First Grand Prize, the Audience Prize and the Press Jury Prize at the prestigious Paris-based competition.
On Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m., the teenage prodigy will grace the BCH stage with his immeasurable talent. Praised for his dynamic and emotional performances, Kim promises to captivate audiences with renditions of the works of Mozart, Faure and Chopin.
Then, on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m., Kim’s mentor and internationally acclaimed pianist HaeSun Paik will return to Busan with a deeply personal recital. Titled “Homage to My Homeland,” her performance celebrates the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation.
Paik, a revered figure in global piano circles and a longtime faculty member at the New England Conservatory in Boston, will present Beethoven’s “Les Aieux,” Juri Seo’s “La Primavera,” and selections from Bartok and Schumann.
Tickets can be purchased through the official BCH website until three hours before each performance.
※ Piano Recitals at Busan Concert Hall, Aug. 5 and 7
◎ Busan Concert Hall: 250 Dongpyeong-ro, Busanjin-gu
◎ Tickets:
- Pianist Saehyun Kim: Click
- Pianist Haesun Paik: Click
◎ Inquiries: 051-640-8822
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