Taiwan-Based Orchestra Performs at Seoul Arts Center, Showcasing Global Acclaim

Courtesy of Korea International Music Festival

As part of the Korea International Music Festival, the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) delivered a captivating performance at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul on Saturday. The festival, an annual showcase of renowned orchestras from around the world, marked the TPO's second invitation, the first being in 2018. Established in 1985, the TPO has graced prestigious concert halls globally, including Wiener Konzerthaus in Austria and Symphony Hall in Boston, U.S. 

▲ Courtesy of Korea International Music FestivalDuring the event, the orchestra presented the world premiere of "Through the Tamsui River," composed by Korean artist Suh Soon-jung, with the Tamsui River being the third-longest river in Taiwan. The repertoire also featured E. Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85, and A. Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op.95. Taiwanese conductor Lin Tien-Chi led the performances, with Korean cellist Mun Tae-guk joining the ensemble.

The Taipei Mission in Korea expressed gratitude for the re-invitation of TPO after five years, emphasizing its positive impact on Taiwan-Korea relations. Additionally, the orchestra organized the Forum for the East Asian Music Circle at Seoul City Hall in collaboration with the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, among other partners, a day before their Seoul performance. The forum aimed to foster cultural exchange among Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan, featuring composers Pan Hwang-long from Taiwan and Lee Young-jo from Korea exploring the musical essence of their respective countries.

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