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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 10:45

[INTERVIEW] 'The Flag': Kwon Jin-ah's love letter to people chasing their dreams

INTERVIEW'The Flag': Kwon Jin-ah's love letter to people chasing their dreams

Love is one of the most universal themes in music, but it is not the only subject that singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah wants to address. The 25-year-old, who has a thirst for self-exploration and self-improvement, always seeks to craft songs about diverse issues that reflect her own journey and ...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-03-21 16:55

Pianist Son Yeol-eum says Mozart music feels like 'home' to her

Pianist Son Yeol-eum says Mozart music feels like 'home' to her

Korean pianist Son Yeol-eum said Tuesday that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's classical music has always been at the center of her heart and playing the composer's complete piano sonatas made her feel at home.

2023-03-14 14:29

[Interview] No rest for Chloe Flower, 'piano goddess'

InterviewNo rest for Chloe Flower, 'piano goddess'

On a winter afternoon, Korean American pianist, composer, producer and activist Chloe Flower arrives punctually at the Beaux-Arts Battery Maritime Building vaulted over Manhattan's East River. Cocooned in a black down puffer cloak, she seems no less potent than when unfurled at a piano in 3D couture with her hair volumized to its fullest extent.

2023-02-13 16:44

Korean National Symphony Orchestra aims to solidify identity, widen scope of classical music

Korean National Symphony Orchestra aims to solidify identity, widen scope of classical music

The Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO), Korea's only national orchestra, has vowed to strengthen its identity and expand the horizons of Korean classical music. “I want to solidify the KNSO's identity so that it lives up to its name, helping it become more flexible in interpreting music and build more diversity in its repertoire,” the KNSO's Artistic Director David Rei...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-13 16:05

Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?

Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?

As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize? The 41-year-old has the most chances at Grammy gold with nine nominations, following the release of "Renaissance," her rich, layered ode to club music.

2023-02-05 11:21

Itaewon music fest brings love to the healing process

Itaewon music fest brings love to the healing process

How should we act when faced with tragedy? It's a question that has no right answer. For some, the only acceptable way to conduct oneself when dealing with loss is with a quiet, solemn demeanor. They believe this is the only way to show respect for those affected by the tragedy.

2023-01-30 14:18

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': A closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

'100 Years of Korean Gagok': A closer look at the contested living histories of early Korean classical music

The titles of the songs on the program of “Hong Lanpa's Music Festival: 100 Years of Korean Gagok” on Dec. 27 have a beguiling plainness, recalling natural scenes and sentiments about them that nearly everyone living in Korea is familiar with: “Barley Field,” “Magnolia Flower,” “Rock Pass,” “A Moonlit Night,” “Inside a Flower-Shaped Cloud,” “Snow,” “Southern Village” and “Spr...

2023-01-25 13:02

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify launches program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists

Spotify, the world's largest music streaming subscription service, announced Wednesday the launch of a program to support rising Korean hip-hop artists.

2023-01-18 14:04

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek acquitted of obscenity charges in feud with ex-wife

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek, who was sued by his former wife for sending obscene photos to her during their divorce process, has been acquitted by the prosecution, judicial officials said Wednesday.

2023-01-11 13:39

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons embrace original soundtracks to appeal to wider audience

Webtoons are fun to read with catchy visuals and creative stories, and they want to offer more to attract readers with differentiated content: music for your ears.

2023-01-03 16:25

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