Dong-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju Special Integrated City to Host "Millennium Choir of Spain" Invitational Concert

August 21 at Theater 2, Asia Culture Center Art Theater

A Colorful Program Featuring Korean Art Songs, Folk Songs, and Spanish Traditional Theater Music

Dong-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju Special Integrated City announced on August 18 that it will be holding the "Millennium Choir of Spain Gwangju Concert" at Theater 2 of the Asia Culture Center’s Art Theater on August 21.

Millennium Choir of Spain Performance Poster. Provided by Dong-gu, Gwangju, Jeonnam

This concert, co-hosted by Dong-gu, Jeonnam Gwangju Special Integrated City and the Asia Culture Center, has been organized again this year thanks to last year’s enthusiastic response from citizens. It will serve as a special venue for cultural exchange, where the music of both Korea and Spain can be enjoyed together.

The Millennium Choir of Spain (conductor Lim Jae-sik), is a choir made up of foreign professional vocalists who perform traditional Korean folk songs and art songs in Korean. Since its founding in 1999 by Korean conductor Lim Jae-sik, the choir has performed in both Spain and Korea, playing a bridging role in promoting Korean music and culture in Europe and fostering cultural exchange between the two countries.

At the upcoming concert, a colorful repertoire will be presented that captures the emotions of both countries, including Korean art songs, Korean folk songs, and Spanish traditional theater music. A special joint performance with the Dong-gu Choir (conductor Park Byeong-guk) of Jeonnam Gwangju Special Integrated City will also take place, offering a unique stage where music brings the two countries together.

As soon as ticket reservations opened, there was a surge of interest from citizens, and advance registration closed quickly. Dong-gu is making thorough final preparations for the event this year as well, aiming to deliver a high-quality performance in response to strong audience interest, just as it did last year.

Dong-gu Mayor Lim Taek stated, “I expect that the stage set by the Millennium Choir of Spain, who love our music and sing in Korean regardless of language or borders, will deliver a special emotional experience to citizens. We will continue to create diverse opportunities for cultural and artistic exchange so that citizens can enjoy top-tier performances close to their daily lives.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.