Myungwhun Chung to Lead Busan Opera House Opening... Reappointed as Busan City Artistic Director

Full-Scale Preparations for 2027 Opening

Mid- to Long-Term Operations and Festival Planning Underway

Myungwhun Chung will continue to serve as Artistic Director for the 'fanfare' program at the Busan Opera House, which is set to open in 2027.

On July 7, the Busan Metropolitan Government announced that it had signed a contract to extend the term of Artistic Director Myungwhun Chung, and that he will work together with the city on the mid- to long-term operational strategy and the opening festival planning for the Busan Opera House.

Director Chung was appointed in July 2023 as the inaugural Artistic Director of Classic Busan, overseeing both the Busan Concert Hall and the Busan Opera House. Since June of last year, he has led the opening and management of the Busan Concert Hall.

With this contract extension, continuity in artistic management for both the Busan Concert Hall and the Busan Opera House has been ensured. The city plans to support a stable launch of the Busan Opera House by consistently preparing for the opening and planning key performances in a unified direction.

Regarding the opening festival program, the Busan Metropolitan Government said it will continue discussions and gather various opinions on the potential invitation of Italy's La Scala for an opera performance.

Jeon Jaesoo, Mayor of Busan, stated, "Just as important as building a world-class performance venue is making it a space where citizens can enjoy culture in their everyday lives."

He also emphasized, "We will do our utmost to ensure that the Busan Opera House establishes itself as a cultural space representative of Busan, the maritime capital."

Myungwhun Chung, Artistic Director.

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