18.10.2017 | 19:00B u l g a r i a H a l l , S o f i a

The 5th Korean-BulgarianFriendship Concert

Date Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Venue Bulgaria Hall, Sofi a

Organizer Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria

World Culture Networks GmbH

Partner Sofi a Philharmonic

The Ministry of Culture of Bulgaria

Sponsor World Culture Networks GmbH

Conductor Jaemoo YANG

Piano Jaeyoung LEE

Ensemble BELLA VOCE

Artists I MAESTRI

Embassy of the Republic of Koreain Bulgaria

PROGRAM

Conquest of Paradise / Vangelis (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Yongbin Park)Va pensiero sull’ali dorate / G. Verdi from opera “Nabuco”

O fortuna imperatrix mundi / Carl Orff (arr. Jin Kyuyung) from “Carmina Burana”

Bre Petruno / Bulgarian folk songBeloi Akazii / Old Russian romance

Vecheriay Rado / Bulgarian folk songDyby byla kosa nabtosena / A. Dvořák

Letel holub na Javorje / A. DvořákPolegnala e Todora / Bulgarian folk song

Mariche mome ubavo / Macedonian folk songChudila se I mila mama / Pancho Vladigerov

BELLA VOCE, Female music ensemble

아리랑 (Arirang) / Korean folk song (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Jin Kyuyung) BELLA VOCE, Female music ensemble & Hwajung KIM, Tenor Solo

그리운 금강산 (Longing for Gumgang Mountain) / Youngsub Choi (arr.Chung Seungjae) Joo Wan KIM, Tenor Solo

Intermission

Largo al factotum della città. / G. Rossini (arr. Seungjae Chung) from opera “Il barbiere di Siviglia”

Joungmin PARK, Bariton Solo

Erlkönig / F. Schubert (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Han Gyeul Chung) Sungjin KIM, Tenor Solo

Evening Bells / Russian folk song (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Daeyoun Kim) Byoungho JUNE, Tenor Solo

Chanson du Toreador / G. Bizet (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Daeyoun Kim) from Opera “Carmen” Taeseong KIM, Bariton Solo

Dein ist mein ganzes Herz! / F. Lehár (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Kyuyung Jin) from operetta “Das Land des Lächelns”

Inhak LEE, Tenor Solo

Nessun dorma / G. Puccini (arr. Jaemoo Yang, Kyuyung Jin) from opera “Turandot”Hongjae LIM, Tenor Solo

Jaemoo YANG, ConductorJaeyoung LEE, Piano

Honorable guests, dear friends,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 5th Korean-Bulgarian Friendship Concert and to thank you for joining us for the wonderful event organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria and World Culture Networks in Vienna.

The concert has been held for five consecutive years now and has since become an important tradition in the cultural relations between our two countries. The 5th Korean-Bulgarian Friendship Concert is an evidence of the strong ties of friendship and mutual understanding that exist between the people of Korea and Bulgaria. It also illustrates the harmonizing effect of music that has the power to unite people across different cultures.

This evening you will have the pleasure of hearing a unique performance conducted by renowned Korean and Bulgarian musicians from two wonderful vocal formations.39 members of the Korean vocal orchestra “I MAESTRI” will perform for the first time for the Bulgarian audience. “I MAESTRI”, which means “master artists”, is comprised of professionally trained male opera singers. The choir has performed to very high praise and critical acclaim in countries all over the world, including the USA, Russia, China and Japan. In addition, we will have the pleasure of hearing interpretations of classical and folk songs by the talented opera singers and pianist from Bulgarian vocal formation “Bella Voce”.

Lastly, I would like to extend special thanks to the Ministry of Culture of the Republicof Bulgaria and “Bulgaria” Hall for their continued support for this concert.

I hope that this wonderful musical tradition that unites our two nations and people inthe spirit of friendship will carry on in the future.

Let us enjoy the music together!

H.E. Boonam SHINAmbassador of the Republic of Korea

Congratulatory Remarks

Today we are celebrating the fifth concert that is devoted to the close relationship between Korea and Bulgaria. Since its first conduction in 2013, these joint efforts to fostering cultural exchange have brought numerous renowned musicians, singers and audiences from both countries together to enjoy the beauty of music. I believe that these concerts bring us closer together and truly help to deepen our mutual understanding.

This concert constitutes the first performance of the Korean voice orchestra I MAESTRI in Bulgaria, which is currently on a concert tour in some of Europe’s most renowned concert halls. I MAESTRI has been recognized in Korea and many other countriesfor their deep harmonic understanding, through which the group skillfully managesto enchant their audience. Together with Bella Voce, an outstanding voice ensemble from Bulgaria, they will surely impress concertgoers and leave them with fond memoriesof this evening.

Like every year we are thankful to all the artists who make these concerts in Sofia an unforgettable experience. Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to all those, who are here to spend this meaningful time with us together.

Hyo Sook SONGC.E.O. of World Culture Networks

Congratulatory Remarks

От установяването на дипломатически отношения между Република България и Република Корея през 1990 г., традиционното приятелство и културният диалог между двата народа се развиват и задълбочават.

През последните години връзките между Република България и Република Корея са по-силни от всякога след като през м. май 2015 г. президентите на двете страни подписаха Съвместна декларация за всеобхватно и ориентирано към бъдещето партньорство. Важен и необходим елемент на това партньорство е сътрудничеството в областта на културата и образованието.

Културното ни сътрудничество има своите изградени традиции, които с годините се изпълват с ново съдържание и динамика. Част от това сътрудничество е и Корейско - българският концерт на приятелството, който се утвърди като значимо събитие в културния календар на нашата столица София и се превърна в символ на топлите отношения между двата народа.

Петото издание на Корейско-българския концерт на приятелството ще представи пред българската публика богата музикална програма, изпълнена от виртуозните музикални изпълнители от Мъжкия хор I Maestri от Корея. Тези културни празници имат важна цел – по-доброто ни опознаване, тъй като културата винаги е била мост за взаимно разбирателство и приятелство.

За мен е огромна чест да приветствам и поздравя талантливите корейски изпълнители. Хората на изкуството имат особена мисия да преодоляват граници и да обединяват народите, да утвърждават общите ни ценности.

Използвам възможността от името на Министерството на културата да изкажа благодарност към Н. Пр. Шин Бунам и екипа на Посолството на Република Корея в България, на организаторите, за положените усилия и постоянство при организацията и реализацията на това прекрасно събитие.

На добър час на Корейско-българския концерт на приятелството!

Боил БановМинистър на културата

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Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea in 1990, the tradition of friendship and cultural dialogue between the two nations has been developing and deepening.

In recent years, ties between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea have been stronger than ever since the presidents of the two countries signed a Joint Declaration for a comprehensive and future-oriented partnership in May 2015. An important and necessary element of this partnership is cooperation in the field of culture and education.Our cultural cooperation has established traditions, which over the years have been filled with new content and dynamics. The Korean - Bulgarian Friendship Concert has established itself as a significant event in the cultural calendar of our capital, Sofia, and has become a symbol of friendship and collaboration between the two nations.

The fifth edition of the Korean-Bulgarian Friendship Concert will present to the Bulgarian audience a rich musical program, performed by virtuoso musicians from the Korean Male Choir I Maestri from Korea. These cultural festivities have an important goal: our better acquaintance, as culture has always been a bridge for mutual understanding and friendship.

It is a great honor for me to welcome and congratulate these talented Korean artists. Artists have a special mission to overcome borders and to unite peoples, to promote our common values.

I use this opportunity, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, to express my gratitude to H.E. Shin Boonam and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria, to the organizers of their efforts and persistence in the organization and realization of this wonderful event.

Good luck to the Korean-Bulgarian concert of friendship!

Boil BanovMinister of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria

Congratulatory RemarksTranslation

Jaemoo YANGConductor

Maestro Jaemoo Yang who captures audiences and critics with the warmth and clarity

of his lyric voice is acclaimed as “His performance is brilliant, lively but at the same

time delicate, able to engage and captivate the audience”. He is a versatile musician who

sings opera and performs recitals throughout many countries. He played leading roles

in works such as Die Zauberflöte, Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro, La Traviata, Aida,

Madama Butterfly, Tosca, La Bohème, Isang Yun’s Der Traum des Liu-Tung, and Die

Witwe des Schmetterlings.

Mo. Yang also appeared in many concerts as a baritone soloist, such as Beethoven’s

Symphony No. 9, Mozart’s Coronation Mass, Handel’s Messiah, Gounod’s Missa

Solemnis, Haydn’s The Creation, and Seven Last Words of Christ.

Recognized as a creative and energetic musical interpreter, Mo. Yang has conducted

several performances I Maestri in Miyajaki, Osaka, Hamamatz, Tokyo in Japan,

Nakhodka, Vladivostok in Russia, Beijing, Hong Kong, Harbin in China, New York

(Carnegie Theater Isaac Stern hall), and Los Angeles (Walt Disney concert hall).

Moreover Mo. Yang published books: books for middle school and high school (material

Music), 300 romanze Italiane (containing 300 pieces of Italian chamber music), the

libretto of Italian Romances, and Storiologiadella Western music and music theory.

He earned national recognition as an educator as well as a musician when he received The

President Award, Minister of Education Award, Home Affairs minister, Seoul education

superintendent Award, Seoul Metropolitan Academy Award for Best Director, Prime

Minister Award, Artist of the Year Award, and won Eric Garcetti’s (the Mayor of Los

Angeles) commendation.

He has been a member of the adjunct professor of University of Seoul, a Chief of Futural

Department of Seoul Arts High School, and a lecturer of Seoul National University.

Currently he works at the Advisory Committee of the Seoul Art Center and holds the

position of director of Korean Association of Music.

Mo. Yang holds degrees from the Seoul National University, Conservatory of Trento and

the Arts Academy in Rome.

EducationGraduate from Seoul arts High schoolEntering the first place in Seoul National University in Korea In Fourth garde of Seoul National University now

Prizes2015 Asia-Korea piano open competition second prize2014 Sung-jung Music Competition Grand Frist prize - Ministry of Culture and Sports Prize2013 Suri Music Competition in Korea Grand Prize

Perfromances2017 performed with Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra2016 performed with New Korea Philharmonic Orchestra in Lotte concert hall2016 performed in FACP AGA(Asia Germs in Arts) Festival in Malaysia2015 performed in The Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion(FACP) in Korea2014 performed with Seoul National University Orcherstra in SNU regular concert.2013 performed with Seoul Arts High School Orchestra 2013 performed with Prime Philharmonic Orchestra in Korea

Jaeyoung LEEPiano

‘I MAESTRI’ meaning ‘master artists’, which is difficult to achieve, is the plural form of maestro. All 90 members who comprise this group are all men in their 30-40s. Each one of them has studied in Europe and in North America, and currently performing all over the world. Through the first and the second tenor to the baritone and bass, we can be tremendously moved by the sound of unheard of harmony. To let people know about Voice Orchestra and to develop it as global cultural content, I MAESTRI successfully performed in ‘Suntory Hall’ in Japan in July of 2008. They followed suit with a performance in Wel City Hall in Osaka, Japan, DCM Hall in Nahodka, and the Philharmonia Hall in Vladivostok and so forth. “I MAESTRI is a wonderful chorus with an energetic voice along with an amazing repertoire which brings a bond of sympathy to the world,” says Japanese music critic Noriko Kono. I MAESTRI was also invited to Taiwan, performing at the National Concert Hall in Taipei on July 15, 2010, and at Act City Hall in Hamamatsu, Japan on July 20, 2010. I MAESTRI had concert successfully in NCPA(National Center for the performing Arts) in Beijing, China in 2012, and also in Nobeoka, Japan in 2013, Kazahstanin 2014. In 2015 on their 10th anniversary of foundation, I MAESTRI were invited to USA, performing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, and at the NCPA in Beijing and Harbin Hall in Harbin, China.

I MAESTRIVoice Orchestra

I MAESTRITenor

O Hyuck KWON 권오혁 Byoung Oh KIM 김병오 Sung Jin KIM 김성진 Joo Wan KIM 김주완

Hyun KIM 김 현 Hyun Wook KIM 김 현 욱 Hyung Chan KIM 김형찬 Ho Suk KIM 김호석

Hong Seok KIM 김홍석 Hwa Jeong KIM 김화정 Jin Hyoung PARK 박진형 Suk Eun BANG 방석은

Hyuck Ju AHN 안혁주 Kyung Sik OH 오경식 Sang Taek OH 오상택 Sang Hoon OAK 옥상훈

Seung Mook LEE 이승묵 In Hak LEE 이인학 Chang Won LEE 이창원 Hong Jae LIM 임홍재

Byoung Ho JUNE 전병호 Hyun Soo JOUNG 정현수 Bo Han CHOE 최보한

I MAESTRIBariton

Tae Seong KIM 김태성 Hong Gyu KIM 김홍규 Euiseok NA 나의석 Jeong Min PARK 박정민

Yu Seok OH 오유석 Jin Ho YOO 유진호 Geon Chae JEONG 정건채

I MAESTRIBass

Geon Hwa KIM 김건화 Young Jin OH 오영진 Jae Hyun WOO 우재현 Joun Sang YU 유준상

Byung Kee LEE 이병기 Joon Seuk LEE 이준석 Kyung Min CHA 차경민

BELLA VOCEFemale music ensamble

© Guergane Damianova

Neda Atanasova

Education

Graduated from National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, classical singing with

Prof. Mila Djulgerova, acting with Prof. Pavel Gerdjikov and chamber orchestra with Prof. Boryana

Lambreva

Performances

2013-2016 performed with National Opera and Ballet

Participated in number of music festivals in Bulgaria and abroad

Rositza Pavlova-Indjeva

Education

Graduated from National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov”

Performances

1998 started performing with National Opera and Ballet

2013 became member of National Philharmonic Choir “St. Obretenov”

Performed with National Philharmonic Orchestra and Bulgarian National Radio

Maria Yakovcheva

Education

Graduated from National Academy of Music “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov”, piano with Prof. Milen

Mollova and opera singing with Assistant Prof. Kostanza Vachkova

Performances

Performed with National Philharmonic Orchestra and Bulgarian National Radio

Elena Mehandzhiyska

Education

Graduated from South-West University “Neofit Rilski”

Performances

Performed at Pygmalion Theater, Vienna, National Opera and Ballet, National Philharmonic

Orchestra and Bulgarian National Radio

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