OCI Dream Ensemble Holds Concert for 7th Anniversary, Supporting Independence of Musicians with Disabilities

Around 200 employees and family members attend... 90-minute concert
From classical works to songs by Bangtan Sonyeondan
Founded in 2019... supports growth as professional musicians

OCI Holdings said on October 23 that it held the fourth annual concert by OCI Dream Ensemble, a classical music ensemble for people with disabilities, at PRUGIO Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, on October 22, with around 200 employees from its affiliates and their family members in attendance.

A view of the fourth regular concert by the OCI Dream Ensemble, a classical music group for people with disabilities, held at Prugio Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 22nd. OCI Holdings.

OCI Dream Ensemble, which marks its seventh anniversary this year, was founded in 2019 by OCI Dream, a subsidiary-type standard workplace for people with disabilities. The ensemble supports young people with disabilities who have musical talent in becoming independent and pursuing careers as professional musicians.

The concert, themed "Playing Music Together in Autumn," was co-hosted by OCI Holdings and OCI Dream and organized by Seoul Nanum Music Group. Since the ensemble was founded, Seoul Nanum Music Group has provided its members with music education and instruction.

The concert was divided into Parts 1 and 2 and lasted 90 minutes. Part 1 featured classical works, including Moszkowski's "Spanish Dances" and Mendelssohn's "Concert Piece for Two Clarinets." Part 2 featured popular music, including works by Mozart and Shostakovich, as well as "Joy, Sorrow, Beautiful Heart" by Akdong Musician and "Dynamite" by Bangtan Sonyeondan.

Lee Jihyun, CEO of OCI Dream, said, "We will continue to provide systematic support and practical opportunities for growth so that musicians with disabilities and musical talent can establish themselves with confidence as professional musicians."

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