New complex seeks to redefine a city long known for industry, trade and security
PYEONGTAEK, Gyeonggi Province — The Pyeongtaek Arts Center, a newly built cultural complex designed to help transform a city long defined by its industrial and military presence into a cultural hub, officially opened its doors Friday with one of the year’s most anticipated classical music events.
The opening concert featured the Staatskapelle Dresden, one of the world’s oldest orchestras with a history of more than 470 years. The ensemble was led by conductor Chung Myung-whun, who has served as its principal guest conductor since 2012. The program opened with their absorbing rendition of Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischutz Overture. It was followed by Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, with Lim Yunchan appearing as soloist in the first half.
The pairing carried strong symbolic weight: one of the world’s oldest orchestras performin
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