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The Uniqueness of the First, the Emotion of the Finest… Busan Concert Hall Inaugural Ceremony to Be Held!

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host the opening ceremony and inaugural performance of Busan Concert Hall, the city’s first dedicated classical music venue, on June 20.

Busan Concert Hall features 3 floors above ground and 1 basement level, including a 2,011-seat main hall and a 400-seat chamber hall. It houses the first pipe organ in a non-capital region performance hall, featuring 4,423 pipes and 64 stops.

Even prior to its official opening, the venue attracted great attention, with preview performances, opening festivals, and pipe organ concert series selling out in advance.

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Opening Ceremony Schedule (June 20, 6:30 p.m.)

• ●Location: Outdoor area at the main entrance of Busan Concert Hall

• ●Attendees: Approx. 1,600 including officials and general public

• ●Program Highlights:

• ○Violin performance by child prodigy Ji-an Lee

• ○Welcome speeches, commemorative remarks, and unveiling ceremony

• ○Balloon banner rising to officially mark the opening

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Inaugural Concert (June 20, 7:30 p.m.)

Theme: Beethoven – Peace and Solidarity

• ●Program:

• 1.Triple Concerto

• 2.Choral Symphony (Symphony No. 9)

• ●Conducted and performed on piano by Myung-Whun Chung, Artistic Director

• ●Featuring violinist Sayaka Shoji and cellist Jian Wang, alongside the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra

• ●Vocal soloists: Hwang Soo-mi (Soprano), Bang Shin-jae (Mezzo-Soprano), Kim Seung-jik (Tenor), Kim Ki-hoon (Bass)

Citizens interested in attending can apply through the Busan City Event Portal by 6:00 p.m. on June 9.
A total of 400 citizens will be selected by lottery and issued mobile invitations. Only invitation holders may redeem entry tickets on the day of the event.

For more information, visit the city’s integrated notice page or contact the Culture and Arts Division at ☎ 051-888-5034.

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Vision and Sustainability

Busan Concert Hall, with its stunning design inspired by a ship sailing over rolling waves, broke ground in August 2024 and completed construction in March 2025. It is the first branch venue of the National Theater of Korea located in a non-capital city.

In line with the practices of leading European cultural cities—such as Vienna, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, and Oslo—Busan aims to establish a sustainable concert culture by encouraging the use of public transportation and fostering an eco-conscious citizenry.

To support this vision:

• ●A dedicated Busan Concert Hall bus stop will be installed

• ●Discounts will be offered to public transit users

• ●Free shuttle buses will operate during the opening period (details on the Classic Busan website)

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Quotes:
Mayor Park Heong-joon stated,

“Busan Concert Hall is more than a building—it is a new cultural landmark built with the passion and support of our citizens. We will ensure this venue becomes a space where culture enriches everyone’s life.”