Feste Romane KBS Hall March 28
In celebration of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Italy, the renowned soprano Sumi Jo and the KBS Symphony Orchestra, led by chief conductor Pietari Inkinen, will present six Italian classical operatic pieces. The program includes Respighi’s “Fontane di Roma, P. 106,” Bellini’s “Casta Diva” and Donizetti’s “Chacun le Sait.”
Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 120,000 won. Call (02) 6099-7400 for more information.
Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital: Decades Lotte Concert Hall April 1-2
Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is returning to Korea with another solo recital, after a completely sold-out performance last year. Trifonov is well-known for his bold and unique musical interpretations in recitals; he has won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo and was named Musical America’s Artist of the Year in 2019, among numerous other achievements. For the upcoming show, the pianist will present iconic compositions written in the 20th century in a chronological order, beginning with Alban Berg’s “Piano Sonata Op. 1” and ending with John Corigliano’s “Fantasia on an Ostinato.”
Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Call (02) 541-2512 for more information.
Ilya Rashkovsky: Rachmaninoff’s Three Piano Concertos Gwangju Arts Center April 11
Award-winning Russian pianist Ilya Rashkovsky is returning to Korea once again, this time, to perform Rachmaninoff’s three iconic piano concertos: “Piano Concerto No. 1 in F# Minor, Op. 1,” “Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18,” and “Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30.” Joining the stage is the Millennium Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Choi Youngsun.
Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 110,000 won. Call (02) 6292-9370 for more information.
Violinist Kim Gye-hee & Pianist George Harliono Duo Recital Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall April 17
Korean violinist Kim Gye-hee and British pianist George Harliono, gold and silver winners of the 2023 International Tchaikovsky Competition in their respective categories, will join the stage at the Seoul Arts Center for their first duo recital. The two musicians are set to present compositions that include Beethoven’s “Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 ‘Kreutzer’ in A Major, Op. 47” and Tchaikovsky’s “Valse-Scherzo for Violin and Piano in C Major, Op. 34.”
Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Call (070) 8621-8925 for more information.