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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Korean National University of Arts Symphony Orchestra (KNUA) will be playing at the Abu Dhabi Festival this Friday. They will perform a programme of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, preceded by an extract from the ballet Princess Bari by renowned Korean composer Geon-yong Lee - at the Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, on Saadiyat Island (7.30pm).
Conducted by Chi-Yong Chung, the orchestra has made a major contribution to the musical life of Korea since it was founded in 1993, with performances of Korean music along with major works from the Western classical repertory.
The KNUA holds annual concerts at venues including the Seoul Arts Centre and the Lotte Concert Hall.
International tours have brought enthusiastic new audiences. The orchestra has performed internationally in Germany, Russia, China and the United States.
The conductor, Chi-Yong Chung, made his debut in Korea in 1993 with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and subsequently became its chief conductor and music director. He has become known as one of Korea’s leading conductors, renowned for his insightful interpretations.
Chung currently serves as Emeritus Professor of Conducting at the Korea National University of Arts, where he continues to nurture and mentor the next generation of musicians.
The ensemble includes accomplished and award-winning musicians including Sanghyeok Park on cello and violinist Jaewon Wee Violin.
