The Korean War Memorial Concert

 Presented   by    Ministry  o f  Patriots  &  Veterans  Affairs  of  Republic of  Korea |  Korean  American  Culture  &  Arts Foundation inNew York

Promoted  by    Korean American  Culture  &  Arts   Foundation  in  New  York

Supported  by   Permanent  Mission  of  the  Republic of  Korea  to  the  United  Nations |  Consulate  General  of   the  Republic  of  Korea  in  Toronto |

Korea Tourism  Organization  Toronto  Office  | Ministry of National Defense of  Republic of Korea |  Korea -U.S.  Alliance  Foundation | 

Korean  Cultural   Center  New  York |   SeochoDistric-SeochoCultural Foundatio| The  Patriotic  Cultural  Association | 

Sponsored  by   HyupSung  Scholarship   Foundation

‘This Concert will be part of Fundraising Event to Support Korean & American Young Artists’

70 years ago, the Korean War had finally ended. Today, the Republic of Korea has progressed in worldwide leadership and influence. Many have forgotten the war.

However, the country must remember – the sacrificial fight for peace that made the Republic of Korea what it is today.

The 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance, 60th anniversary of Canada-ROK diplomatic relations – as we remember the footsteps taken together, we will revisit and celebrate our UN war veterans.

As this year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice & the U.S.-South Korea Alliance, we are pleased to present to you two concert events that will take place at Koerner Hall and Carnegie Hall. Despite still being a divided country, marked with fear and insecurity across the Korean Peninsula, we hope to promote true peace for this country and the whole world through these concerts. We would be deeply honored to have you attend this meaningful event.

We are passionate about commemorating all the Korean War Heroes who sacrificed their precious lives for the freedom of Korea. The U.S.-South Korea Alliance, established on October 1, 1953, with the signing of the mutual defense treaty, has successfully lived up to its primary goal of protecting the South from another northern invasion.

Over the past seven decades, South Korea’s defense ties have grown stronger and wider in partnerships that encompass several fields beyond security, in spite of North Korea’s continued provocations, which have increasingly become a growing threat to global security.

Koerner Hall : 1,100 seats

• Korean War veterans
• Diplomats from UN countries that participated in the war
• Military attachés, event officials
• Related families, friends, and staffs
• Carnegie Hall : 2,800

Carnegie Hall: 2,800 Seats

• Korean War veterans
• UN Secretary General
• Ambassadors & diplomats of UN countries that participated in the war
• Business, political representatives related organizations involved in the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea Alliance
• Military attaches, event officials
• Related families, friends, and staffs

Program

Collaboration between Seocho Philharmonia & World-Renowned Artists

Mixing classical, musical, and jazz music with special, world-class artists, this memorial concert will not only commemorate the UN forces of the Korean War, but also showcase the talents of celebrated soloists.

※ The above program describes general components of the program, and is subject to change

As a conductor, Korean American Jong Hoon Bae brings a wealth of musical experience to the podium. Maestro Bae has established himself as one of the most sought-after conductors of today, in Korea and abroad. He has served as the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of Seocho Philoharmonia, the resident orchestra of the Seocho Cultural Foundation since 2016.

Maestro Bae has created a memorable presence as a conductor in opera productions and orchestral concerts at world-famous concert halls such as Royce Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Berlin Philharmonic Hall in Berlin, Germany, as well as Musik Verein Golden Hall in Vienna, Austria. In 2010, Bae founded and served as music director and conductor of the Korean National Military Symphony, which belongs to the Ministry of National Defense of Korea. He recently started an unprecedented long-term project to record and perform live broadcasts of all 107 Haydn symphonies. The project is schedule to be completed by 2025.

Another world class Korean conductor was born.
[Classical Music Magazine, Korea]
Mr. Bae’s performance was a major discovery.
Maestro Bae’s Tchaikovsky Symphony is another big discovery.
[St. Petersburg Weekly]
His conducting is world class. [Central Daily]

As the resident artistic organization of the Seocho Cultural Foundation and one of Korea’s rising orchestras, Seocho Philharmonia inspires and serves the Seocho-gu district of Seoul and the region, through exceptional music performances. Seocho Philharmonia is leading a renaissance in the appreciation, accessibility and impact of classical music in Seoul and throughout the region, through its display of creativity, responsiveness and innovation. Moreover, the small-scaled chamber music programs produced are designed to create and showcase the highest level of ensemble artistry.

NAXOS Records
Released a special CD, co-commissioned by conductor Jong Hoon Bae’s Seocho Philharmonia and composed by Ian Krauss, for the 70thanniversary of the Korean War
The short and stirring Fanfare for the Heroes of the Korean War was premiered by Seocho Philharmonia at a memorial event in South Korea in 2021

GRAMOPHONE Classical Music Reviews
“The performances by the Seocho Philharmonia and UCLA Brass Quintet are splendid and the recording resonant and full.”

 BBC Music Magazine
“…performed with spirit by trumpet soloist Jens Lindemann and the orchestra.”

 NAXOS Album Reviews
“The playing of Seocho Philharmonia throughout, with its founding conductor, Jong Hoon Bae, is all you would expect with a top ranking North American orchestra – vivid in colours when required, but here also offering a wide range of muted shades.”

In 1993, Sumi Jo was named the best soprano of the year at the sixth La Siola d’Oro in Forli, Italy.

Jo is highly sought after by leading opera companies throughout the world.

JENS LINDEMANN – trumpet

The Order of Canada, hailed as one of the most celebrated artists in his instrument’s history and was recently named “International Brass Personality of the Year” (Brass Herald)

MATT CATINGUB – jazz pop

Grammy award winning jazz pop artist, and son of Korean War veteran, David Catingub

• “great warmth and beauty” (The Strad), “most perfect playing” (Internet Cello Society)
• Soloist with Munich Chamber Players, Zagreb Philharmonic, TV & Radio
• Symphony of Moscow, KBS TV & Radio, China National Philharmonic
• Professor of Cello, Cal State University & Neuburg Summer Academy Germany

As this year marks the 70th Anniversary of the Korean War.

Armistice & the U.S.-South Korea Alliance, we are pleased to present these two concert events at Koerner Hall and Carnegie Hall.

It is our sincere hope that these concerts will provide an opportunity to share love and peace through the power of music.

We would be deeply honored if you could join us at these meaningful events

“Freedom is Not Free”

This concert will be part of Fundraising Event to support Korean & American Young Artists of Korean War Veterans & Ukraine Refugee

The Korean War Memorial Peace Concert on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego