MUSIC
‘World Cinema Concert’, Part 1 Korean edition completed
The 'World Cinema Concert part.1 Korean version with Lee Dong-jun' (hereinafter referred to as 'World Cinema Concert') held at Lotte Concert Hall on the evening of the 8th ended successfully with favorable reviews from the audience.
'World Cinema Concert' includes the movies 'Taegukgi', Lee Dong-jun of 'Shiri', 'The Host', Lee Byung-woo of 'The King and the Clown', 'Parasite', Jeong Jae-il of 'Squid Game', 'Christmas in August', 'Spring Day' It is Korea's largest film music concert featuring various works by music directors who lead Korean film music, including Jo Seong-woo of 'Nganda', and has attracted attention even before the opening.
This performance is centered around the J-art Philharmonic Orchestra, an orchestra specializing in movie OSTs, with conductor Hwang Mi-na, concertmaster Kim Joo-won, and composer and music director Lee Dong-jun, known as the 'Hans Zimmer' of the Korean film music industry. In addition, the charm of a moving and magnificent Korean film music concert was presented without filtering by the appearance of various guests such as movie actor Kim Hyung-mook, tenor Jonno, soprano Choi Jeong-won, guitarist Bae Jang-heum, and bandoneonist Yeon Lee, who appeared on stage as a concert guide.
The 'World Cinema Concert' opened with 'Way Back Then' from the movie 'Squid Game' and had a spectacular opening with 'Hymn to the Han River' from the movie 'The Host' and 'A Waltz Of Sleigh' from the movie 'Welcome to Dongmakgol'. decorated.
Classical guitarist Bae Jang-heum then appeared and performed the OST 'Like a Photo' from the movie 'Christmas in August' combined with a sweet guitar melody, and heightened the atmosphere with the urgent rhythm of 'Big Sleep' from the movie 'New World'. Then, beautiful songs such as 'One Fine Spring Day' from the movie 'One Fine Spring Day', an OST featuring bandoneonist Lee Yeon's delicate bandoneon melody, 'Irreversible Step' from the movie 'The Long Flower and the Red Lotus', and 'The More You Love' from the movie 'The Classic', etc. The vivid atmosphere of the movie was conveyed through the music of works loved for their visual beauty.
In addition, 'Destiny' from the movie 'The King and the Clown' was presented with the voice of soprano Choi Jeong-won, and 'The Last Waltz', 'Cries and Whispers' from the movie 'Old Boy', and 'Belt of Faith' from the movie Parasite were presented to the public. The first part of the performance was filled with OSTs from popular Korean movies.
In the second part, music director Lee Dong-jun went on stage and played, making it the highlight of the performance. Lee Dong-Jun's works include 'Love Theme' and 'When I Dream' from the movie 'Shiri', 'Romance Tango' from the movie 'Romance', 'Reunion' from the movie 'Sugar Cube', and 'Reflorescene' from the movie 'Jangsu Store'. He played an active part in leading a colorful stage that was inseparable.
In an interview with Kim Hyeong-mook, Lee Dong-jun expressed his feelings about participating in the performance, saying, “It is rare to have the opportunity to stand on stage in person, but today I am very touched to be able to share music with audiences who love film music.” .
This was followed by the performance of three songs: 'Good Bye' from the movie 'Gift in Room 7', 'To Find My Way' from the movie 'My Way', and 'Have Heartburn' from the movie 'Genreman Romance'.
Kim Hyeong-mook said, “Performances featuring the music of world-class music directors are selling out in Korea,” and “The World Cinema Concert was started with the idea that the music of Korean film music directors and composers should also have such opportunities.” “If you felt the emotion of music here today, I believe the status of our film musicians will also change,” he said in closing remarks.
The last song was music director Lee Dong-jun's work, and was the OST 'We Are Together' from the movie 'Birth', which is currently showing in theaters. Jonno's singing that stands out and the music full of hope added to the atmosphere in the audience at the end of the performance. It was a hot and resonant ending. The ‘World Cinema Concert’ ended with the encore, ‘Epilogue’ from the movie ‘Taegukgi’, amid cheers from the audience.
Meanwhile, 'World Cinema Concert part. 1 Korean version with Lee Dong-jun' (hereinafter referred to as 'World Cinema Concert'), which presented lively film music to the audience with representative works of Korean film music directors, attracted attention with diverse music and spectacular guests. It ended successfully with an inseparable 120 minutes.
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr
