Gwangju Metropolitan Opera 2024 Year-End Performance
“World Classic Opera Series Ⅳ”
A beloved year-end performance with four consecutive years of sold-out shows: Adieu 2024! Grand Gala Concert
- DateDec. 7 (SAT), 2024
- Time14:30, 17:00
- PlaceTheater 1
- Age LimitMust be 7 or older (born before 2017 or at least elementary school students)
- Seating395 seats
- Price All seats KRW 20,000
- Discount Info Check ticket outlets
- TicketGwangju Arts Center / Ticketlink
※ Tickets open on Nov. 15 (FRI), 13:00 - ContactGwangju Arts Center +82-62-412-2502 Ticketlink +82-1588-7890
- Running time60 mins
- Hosted byNational Asian Culture Center, Gwangju Arts Center
- Organized byGwangju Metropolitan Opera
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Visitor Guide
Booking and Visitors Notification
Suitable Viewing Age
- Rating: Entry available for ages 7 or older (Born in 2017 or earlier or older than elementary school student (grade 1))
- Please make sure to bring a certificate or document that may prove your date of birth (e.g., Public Health Insurance Certificate, Resident Registration Certificate, Passport, Student Card, etc.).
- ※ Viewers under the age limit will not be allowed entry into the auditorium, regardless of ticket possession or whether accompanied by a guardian
- ※ Cancellations, refunds, or exchanges will not be allowed if the viewer fails to attend the performance due to age limitations.
Ticket Booking and Reception
- Reception of reserved tickets is available one hour before the commencement of the performance.
- ※ Tickets can be collected after verifying the reservation number or the purchaser’s mobile phone number
- For wheelchair seat reservations, please contact Ticketlink at 1588-7890. Go to Ticketlink + Go to Gwangju Arts Center +
- All discounts are applicable per actual viewers, not the person who booked the ticket.
- ※ Those who purchased discounted tickets must present certificates on-site; discrepancy in the ticket price must be paid if the ticket holder fails to present appropriate certificates
- On the day of the performance, remaining seats can be purchased on-site starting one hour before the show.
Viewing Information
- National Asian Culture Center strictly restricts viewer rate, mid-performance entry, and photography for a pleasant viewing experience.
- ※ Viewers are responsible for issues arising from failure to understand the seating entry regulations.
- Audience seating opens 30 minutes before the performance begins. Entry may be restricted after the performance starts.
- ※ Please note that the entry time may vary depending on the nature of the performance or on-site conditions. It is recommended to take your seat at least 10 minutes before the show starts.
- Latecomers may have restricted access or be directed to specially designated latecomer seating instead of their purchased seats. If the number of latecomers exceeds the available latecomer seating, entry may not be permitted.
- For this performance, audience members can receive a three-hour parking discount coupon when picking up paid tickets at the on-site box office.
- ※ Please note that a ticket holder’s companion may bring their own vehicle. Make sure to confirm in advance and collect the parking discount coupon if needed.
Filming Notice
- Cameras will be installed in the audience area to record this performance live. We kindly ask for your understanding as the filming is conducted for archival purposes.
Introduction
A beloved year-end performance with four consecutive years of sold-out shows: Adieu 2024!
Grand Gala Concert
Grand Gala Concert
Celebrate the end of 2024 with a spectacular stage of diverse artistic genres.
Experience the enchanting melodies of timeless classics on a dazzling stage, accompanied by the engaging commentary of announcer Hwang Jeong-sook,
making opera accessible and deeply moving for everyone.
This rich performance features a harmonious blend of orchestra, soulful choral music, and stunning vocalists,
further elevated by captivating dance performances that delight both the eyes and ears.
End the year on a special note with “World Classic Opera Series IV,” a feast of opera that promises unforgettable moments of inspiration and beauty.
Experience the enchanting melodies of timeless classics on a dazzling stage, accompanied by the engaging commentary of announcer Hwang Jeong-sook,
making opera accessible and deeply moving for everyone.
This rich performance features a harmonious blend of orchestra, soulful choral music, and stunning vocalists,
further elevated by captivating dance performances that delight both the eyes and ears.
End the year on a special note with “World Classic Opera Series IV,” a feast of opera that promises unforgettable moments of inspiration and beauty.
| No. | Content | Participation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Gwangju CBS Children’s Choir Pf. Song Hee-joo |
| 2 |
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Sop. Kim Ra-hee |
| 3 |
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Ten. Cho Yong-kap |
| 4 |
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M. Sop. Seo Mi-seon |
| 5 |
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Bar. Kong Byung-woo |
| 6 |
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Ten. Kang Dong-myung |
| 7 |
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Sop. Kim Hee-jung |
| 8 |
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Ten. Kang Dong-myung, Sop. Kim Hee-jung |
| 9 |
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All Cast |
※ Note: The cast and program are subject to change depending on the circumstances.
Cast and Crew
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Artistic Director Choi Cheol
- Graduated from the Department of Music Education and Graduate School of Chosun University
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Hansei University
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cultural Studies from Chosun University
- Graduated from Pietro Mascagni Conservatory of Music in Italy
- Diplomas in Opera Direction, Opera Libretto Studies, Choral Conducting, and Vocal Pedagogy from AI ART, ARAM, AI ART, AMI, and AIDM academies in Italy
- Studied at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in the US
- Served as Artistic Director for opera, performing arts, and festival-related projects, including the ACC Citizen’s Orchestra
- Authored Choi Cheol’s Cultural Salon and published numerous research papers on opera, as well as a series of articles in various media outlets
- Recipient of multiple domestic and international awards in vocal music and cultural fields, including Italian international competitions
- 38 solo recitals both domestically and internationally, along with numerous opera performances and directing credits
- Served as an executive member and advisor for various organizations related to performing arts and cultural policy in Korea and abroad
- Currently serving as the Artistic Director of the Gwangju Metropolitan Opera
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Conductor Park In-uk
- Graduated from Seoul Arts High School and enrolled in the College of Music at Seoul National University
- Graduated from the Mozarteum University Salzburg, Austria, with Kleines Diplome and Grosses Diplome
- Completed graduate studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
- Served as Assistant Conductor at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Spain
- Guest conductor for the Slovak Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Bad Reichenhall Philharmonic, Lithuanian National Philharmonic, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra, Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra, Daegu Symphony Orchestra, Gwangju Symphony Orchestra, Korea National Opera, and Seoul Metropolitan Opera
- Currently a Professor in the Department of Music at Chonnam National University and the Music Director of the Camerata Jeonnam Opera
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MC Hwang Jeong-sook
- Graduated from the Department of Media Communication at Chosun University
- Completed doctoral coursework in Media Communication at Chosun University
- Former roles include MC at KBS Gwangju Broadcasting Station, KBC Gwangju Broadcasting, In-House News Anchor at Samsung Electronics Gwangju, News Director at Jeonnam Broadcasting
- Currently serving as Public Relations Ambassador for the Korea Loving Life Foundation, Freelance Announcer, and Professional Presenter
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Sop. Kim Ra-hee
- Graduated from the Korea National University of Arts and completed an accelerated one-year program at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg in Germany
- Performed leading roles in operas such as “Turandot,” “Tosca,” “Andrea Chénier,” “Otello,” “Aida,” “Cavalleria Rusticana,” “Don Giovanni,” “Macbeth,” and “La bohème” with esteemed companies including Korea National Opera, Seoul Metropolitan Opera, Busan Metropolitan Opera Company, Daegu Opera House, Gwangju Metropolitan Opera, Daejeon Arts Center, Gloria Opera Company, Noble Art Opera
- Achieved numerous accolades 3rd place in the Joongang Music Concours, Grand Prize in the Suri Music Competition (Piano & Vocal), 2nd place in the Tosca Competition (hosted by Gloria Opera Company), Gold Prize in the Nanpa (Seongjeong) Music Competition, Awards in the Lee Dae-woong Competition, Daegu City Competition, Ko Tae-guk Competition, Korea Competition, CBS Competition, 2nd place in the Music Education News Competition
- Formerly served as Principal Soloist at Theater Freiburg in Germany, Performed leading roles at theaters in Stuttgart, Darmstadt, and Heidelberg, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Vocal Music at Kookmin University
- Currently active as a professional opera singer
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Sop. Kim Hee-jung
- Graduated from the Department of Music, College of Arts, Pusan National University, majoring in Vocal Performance
- Completed the Biennio program at the Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi di Como in Italy
- Graduated as a vocal coach from the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan, Italy
- Completed the Musical Theatre program at the Donizetti Academy in Milan, Italy
- Completed the Choral Conducting program at the Donizetti Academy in Milan, Italy
- Achieved 2nd place in the Giovani Talenti per la Lirica International Competition in Italy, Secured 2nd place in the Stockholm International Music Competition in Sweden. Received accolades in various competitions, including the Giulietta Simionato International Competition and the Cappuccilli Patanè Respighi International Competition in Italy
- Selected as a Young Artist in the Atelier Cultural Arts Program by the Songpa District Office in 2024
- Performed at the “Le Voci del Belcanto” concert at Sala Mutuo Soccorso in Como, Italy, Participated in presentation performances of “La traviata,” “Turandot,” and “Il turco” in Italia at the Teatro Sociale di Como in Italy, Invited to perform at the Varazze Music Festival and the Donizetti Festival in Bergamo, Italy, Played a leading role in the original musical “Time Slip,” Performed at the “Noon Classical Dessert” concert by the Seocho District Office, Participated in the “Beautiful Spring Cherry Blossom Ending Concert” by the Songpa District Office, Held a solo recital titled “The Impact 2024” organized by the Songpa District Office. She continues to engage in a variety of performances.
- Currently active as a professional opera singer
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Ten. Cho Yong-kap
- Graduated from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music
- Awarded in 20 international competitions, including the Verdi and Viotti competitions
- Performed in over 300 European opera productions
- Featured as a mentor and judge on programs such as “Seba-si,” tvN’s “Opera Star,” SBS’s “Star King,” KBS’s “Morning Forum,” MBC’s “Sharing Happiness,” and the 41st “Night of Songs,” among others
- Appointed as a Youth Dream Mentor by the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education and the Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office
- Authored “Hope Opera of the Eastern Pavarotti, Cho Yong-gap” (ICG, 2012)
- Currently serving as the Chairman of the YK Cultural & Art, Executive Director of the International Love Foundation, and CEO of TOP Entertainment
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Ten. Kang Dong-myung
- Graduated from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, Italy
- Graduated from the advanced performance course at the Milan Civic Music School, Italy
- Awarded in international competitions such as the Viotti, Opéra de Marseille, and Mario Del Monaco competitions
- Performed Handel’s “Messiah” with the KBS Symphony Orchestra and the Gwangju, Jeonju, and Jeju Metropolitan Orchestras
- Collaborated with the National Chorus of Korea and various city choirs in performances of Orff's “Carmina Burana,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 (Choral),” Rossini's “Stabat Mater” and “Petite Messe Solennelle,” Handel’s “Messiah,” Haydn’s “The Creation,” and Ramírez’s “Misa Criolla”
- Participated in productions with leading opera companies, including the National Opera Company, Seoul Metropolitan Opera, and Daegu Opera House, performing in operas such as “La bohème,” “The Barber of Seville,” “Semiramide, Salome,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Die Fledermaus,” “Cinderella,” “Don Giovanni,” “Don Pasquale,” “Così fan tutte,” “The Magic Flute,” “Rigoletto,” and “La traviata” at venues like the Seoul Arts Center, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, and Daegu Opera House
- Currently active as a professional performer both domestically and internationally
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Bar. Kong Byung-woo
- Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music at Seoul National University
- Completed the Advanced Performance Program at the Conservatoire National de Région de Marseille in France
- Performed leading roles in operas such as “La traviata,” “Carmen,” “Werther,” “Les Pêcheurs de Perles,” “La bohème,” “Don Giovanni,” “Eugene Onegin,” “Don Carlo,” “The Magic Flute,” and “L’elisir d’amore”
- Currently serving as a professor in the Department of Music at Chonnam National University’s College of Arts
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M.sop. Seo Mi-seon
- Graduated from the Department of Vocal Music at Yeungnam University College of Music
- Completed the KAAD advanced performance course in opera at Kosin University
- Studied at the Accademia di Cabrini in Rome, Italy, and performed with the Rome Orchestra
- Achieved first place in the religious category at the Daegu Catholic University National Music Competition
- Performed in operas such as “Cinderella,” “The Magic Flute,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and original works like “3 and a Half,” “Rebound Romance,” and “Unfinished Story” at venues including the Gwangju City Opera Company, Munsu Opera Company, and the National Theater of Korea. Participated in performances of Martín Palmeri’s “Misa Tango” and Saint-Saëns’ “Christmas Oratorio” and has been active as a soloist with the Korean Creative Song Association.
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Pianist Kim Seong-geun
- Graduated from Gwangju Arts High School
- Graduated from Chonnam National University, Department of Music
- Graduated with a major in Opera Coaching from the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, Italy
- Participated in numerous performances in London, Warsaw, Jakarta, Nagasaki, Bergamo, and Syracuse
- Accompanied operas such as “Turandot,” “La bohème,” “Tosca,” “Madama Butterfly,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “Suor Angelica,” “La traviata,” “Il Trovatore,” “Rigoletto,” “The Magic Flute,” “Carmen,” “L’elisir d’amore,” “Cinderella,” “Il Campanello,” “The Merry Widow,” “The Medium,” “The Telephone,” as well as many original operas
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Choreography/Dance Shin Seung-woo
- Silver Prize at the Shin In Ballet Competition
- Gold Prize at the Vienna International Ballet Competition
- Former project dancer with Universal Ballet and Seoul Ballet Company
- Currently a principal dancer with the Busan Opera Ballet Company
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Dance Lee Seung-min
- Graduated from the Department of Dance Arts, Sungshin Women’s University
- Recipient of Gold Prize, 38th National University Dance Competition, Grand Prize, 18th National Suri Dance Competition, Special Prize, KUACE International Dance Competition by Moonyechong (2020), Grand Prize, Korea Youth Ballet Grand Prix (2019), Grand Prize, 36th Korea Dance Competition
- Former Guest Dancer, Gwangju City Ballet Company
- Currently a Seasonal Member, Busan Opera House Ballet Company
Performance Camerata Jeonnam Orchestra
The Camerata Jeonnam Orchestra is a performance group composed of artists active in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions. The name “Camerata” signifies an ensemble of artists, while “Jeonnam” refers to the Jeonnam area. The group organizes a wide range of performances with an extensive repertoire, contributing to the revitalization of private orchestras in the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas and to the development of classical music in South Korea.
First Violin Kim Yong-sang Second Violin Yoon Chae-in Viola Kwon Hye-rin Cello Kim Ji-seon Flute Lee Joo-hye Oboe Park Young-geun Clarinet Jung Jin-yong
Gwangju CBS Children’s Choir
Founded in 1985, the Gwangju CBS Children’s Choir has performed over 800 times, including 32 regular concerts and international invitation concerts in 15 countries. Through productions such as the original opera “David” and the choral musical “Eternal Promise,” the choir has elevated its musical standards while significantly contributing to the revival of Christian youth culture. The choir achieved the Grand Prize and the Conductor’s Award at the East Asia-Pacific International Choral Competition in Yantai, China, securing a group victory. They also received a Gold Prize at the Daekyo Chorus Korea Competition. With choral music full of grace and inspiration, the choir aims to deliver messages of happiness, joy, and hope to those who are weary and struggling. Through systematic choral and character education, they continue striving to become an outstanding choir.
GWANGJU METROPOLITAN OPERA
The Gwangju Metropolitan Opera was established in 2017 with the aim of enhancing the status of Gwangju Metropolitan City, the cultural hub of Asia, and satisfying the cultural and artistic desires of Gwangju citizens. The Gwangju Metropolitan Opera creates pathways for cultural and artistic growth, allowing Gwangju citizens to become key players in the arts and fostering the development of talented musicians, artists, and performance professionals.
Going forward, the Gwangju Metropolitan Opera will continue to create “Gwangju-style” opera in collaboration with citizens, aiming to promote the excellence of Gwangju’s cultural arts to the world.
Going forward, the Gwangju Metropolitan Opera will continue to create “Gwangju-style” opera in collaboration with citizens, aiming to promote the excellence of Gwangju’s cultural arts to the world.
Place Info.
ACC Theater, Theater 1
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