The Korea Society - Autumn Leaves in Stone Gardens: A Musical Journey | Performing Arts
Autumn’s arrival, the splendor of leaves awash in color, and Resting Stones, Standing Stones on exhibit at The Korea Society Gallery inspire this evening of contemplative strings and flute. Kayagǔm master Park Sang-Won joins Chung Chang-Young on haegǔm and flautist Park Jung-Bae on tanso to perform several works. Master Park opens with Yǒngsan Hoesang, a Buddhist vocal piece that developed into a purely instrumental work in the early Chosǒn period. Kayagǔm Sanjo, an improvisational solo piece, offers a contemplative take on Korea’s most beloved folk song, Arirang. View Resting Stones, Standing Stones prior to and after the performance, and enjoy traditional teas and sweets.
Thursday, October 7 6:00PM Gallery Viewing and Refreshments 6:30PM Performance
The Korea Society 950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor
$10 (Members/Students); $20 (Guests) (Walk-in registration will incur an additional charge of $5)
For more information or to register for the program, please call 212-759-7525.
ABOUT THE PERFORMER Sang Won Park is a master of the stringed kayagǔm, which dates back 1500 years. Master Park, a graduate of Seoul National University, member of the Traditional Music Orchestra of Seoul and researcher at the Academy of Korean Studies, debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1979. He has since toured the United States and Europe and recorded on Les Amis De L'Orient and Sono Disc in Paris.
LIVE HOUSE KOREA is made possible with the support of the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Autumn’s arrival, the splendor of leaves awash in color, and Resting Stones, Standing Stones on exhibit at The Korea Society Gallery inspire this evening of contemplative strings and flute. Kayagǔm master Park Sang-Won joins Chung Chang-Young on haegǔm and flautist Park Jung-Bae on tanso to perform several works. Master Park opens with Yǒngsan Hoesang, a Buddhist vocal piece that developed into a purely instrumental work in the early Chosǒn period. Kayagǔm Sanjo, an improvisational solo piece, offers a contemplative take on Korea’s most beloved folk song, Arirang. View Resting Stones, Standing Stones prior to and after the performance, and enjoy traditional teas and sweets. 
