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Classic Busan Presents the Major Performances of the Second Half of the Year: “World Series”

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Busan Metropolitan City’s Classic Busan (CEO Park Min-jeong) announced that it will present the “World Series,” a major program of the second half of the year at Busan Concert Hall, by inviting world-renowned orchestras.

The Busan Concert Hall “World Series” will open on September 18 with a performance by the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Myung-Whun Chung, with pianist Nikolai Lugansky as soloist.

Myung-Whun Chung, Artistic Director of Busan Concert Hall and Busan Opera House, presents this meaningful stage for the first time since being appointed as the first Asian Music Director of Italy’s La Scala Orchestra, the cradle of opera.

The La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1982 as an independent orchestra, and since Riccardo Muti was appointed its first Principal Conductor in 1987, it has risen to the top tier as Italy’s representative orchestra.

Joining as a soloist will be pianist Nikolai Lugansky, often referred to as the “incarnation of Rachmaninoff.” In this concert, he will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

The La Scala Philharmonic will begin with Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino and conclude with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, Pathétique.

On October 17, the London Philharmonic Orchestra will perform under the baton of Edward Gardner with pianist Son Yeol-eum as soloist.

Founded in 1932, the London Philharmonic Orchestra is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest orchestras, known for its freshness, innovation, and the excitement it delivers simply by being seen and heard.

Edward Gardner, who has been Principal Conductor since 2021, is a symbolic figure in the British music scene. He also serves as Music Director of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet and has previously been Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic.

The soloist, pianist Son Yeol-eum, recognized as a “free spirit crossing boundaries,” will join the orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

The World Series will conclude with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra’s Korea tour conducted by Klaus Mäkelä.

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO), regarded as one of the “world’s greatest orchestras,” has maintained its global reputation since its founding in 1888, working with legendary composers such as Gustav Mahler and Igor Stravinsky and renowned conductors including Riccardo Chailly and Mariss Jansons.

This performance, led by Klaus Mäkelä—hailed as a conductor ushering in a new era in classical music—will showcase a stage where his bold and original interpretations meet the orchestra’s explosive energy, offering “classics that evolve while inheriting tradition.”

The violin soloist will be Daniel Lozakovich, praised as a “rising violinist who has captivated critics and audiences alike.” He will perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Tickets can be purchased through the official Busan Concert Hall website (classicbusan.busan.go.kr), Interpark, YES24, and Ticketlink.

Although tickets for the World Series sold out within minutes of their release, canceled tickets may become available on the website.

As Busan Concert Hall parking is limited, visitors are encouraged to use public transportation for convenience. For further inquiries, contact Classic Busan at 051-640-8888.

Park Min-jeong, CEO of Classic Busan, said, “I am delighted that citizens will have the opportunity to experience performances by world-class artists here in Busan. Going forward, centered on Artistic Director Myung-Whun Chung, Busan Concert Hall, and the soon-to-open Busan Opera House, we will create a cultural space open to all citizens and build a city where happiness is shared through art.”