With its leading orchestras entering a period of stability, an influx of international artists returning to Korea, and homegrown stars poised to meet -- and often surpass -- domestic expectations, 2026 promises to be another strong year for classical music.
Korea’s big 3 orchestras set tone for 2026 season
South Korea’s orchestral landscape enters 2026 with a rare sense of alignment and momentum, as the country’s three leading ensembles -- the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, the Korean National Symphony Orchestra and the KBS Symphony Orchestra -- move forward under clearly defined artistic leadership.
For the KBS Symphony, this year is both a milestone and a reset. Marking its 70th anniversary by formally beginning a new era with Chung Myung-whun as its 10th music director, the ensemble will present 15 concerts
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