Poster for “Past the Stage 2025: Subsequent-Era Artist Discussion board” / Courtesy of Arts Council Korea
Legendary pianist Yunchan Lim has made one title acquainted to many Koreans: the Van Cliburn Worldwide Piano Competitors (VCIPC).
Named after American pianist Van Cliburn (1934-2013), the competitors was based in 1962 and is thought to be one of many world’s premier piano occasions. Lim’s sensational victory on the 2022 version — and the speedy rise that adopted — turned the competitors right into a family title, even amongst these unfamiliar with classical music.
This week, VCIPC CEO Jacques Marquis will go to Seoul to attend a discussion board on the way forward for classical music. He’ll discuss the way forward for classical music and meet aspiring younger musicians hoping to observe in Lim’s footsteps on Friday and Saturday.
The 2-day occasion, “Past the Stage 2025: Subsequent-Era Artist Discussion board,” is organized by Arts Council Korea (ARKO), a authorities group working beneath the slogan “Arts for All.” Marquis is scheduled to talk at two periods — one on advertising for classical musicians in 2025, and one other on recording labels and livestreaming within the evolving music business.
“Our purpose is to create an surroundings the place younger Korean musicians can attain international levels and construct careers within the worldwide music business,” ARKO mentioned in a press release explaining the aim of the discussion board.
Marquis might be joined by 15 different high-profile figures from worldwide music competitions and main festivals. Members embody Peter Paul Kainrath, president of the World Federation of Worldwide Music Competitions; Arthur van der Drift of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra; Michael Haefliger of the Lucerne Pageant; Kim Jin-young, the Berlin Philharmonic’s Korean venture supervisor; Glen Kwok of the Worldwide Violin Competitors of Indianapolis; Didier Schnorhk of the Concours de Geneve; Ann-Paulin Steigerwald of the Vienna Konzerthaus; and Sisi Ye of the Schoenfeld Worldwide String Competitors.
The discussion board comes at a second when Korean musicians are flourishing on the world stage. Lim stays probably the most seen instance, however he’s removed from alone. Pianist Seong-jin Cho continues to captivate international audiences, and a youthful era is shortly rising. In October, 15-year-old violinist Kim Hyun-seo gained third prize on the Premio Paganini Worldwide Violin Competitors in Italy, turning into the youngest laureate within the occasion’s historical past. Earlier this 12 months, 18-year-old pianist Kim Sae-hyun earned high honors on the Lengthy-Thibaud-Crespin Competitors in Paris.
The discussion board is open to the general public. For particulars and registration, go to www.arko.or.kr.
