Korean Art Song
Hangukese: The Korean Ethos
This concert, curated by student Celestia Song, is intended to reflect the collective sentiments of the Korean people through music. The concert develops around two subthemes: “Han (the Bittersweet Sorrow)”, and “Hee (the Purest Joy of Life).”
“Han (한)”: The first part of the concert, which deals with the emotion of Han, consists of repertoires written during the period of colonial oppression. It focuses on the sorrow and suppressed anger that originated from the tyrannical rule of the conquering nation.
“Hee (희)”: The second part of the concert, which deals with the emotion of Hee, consists of repertoires that express the vibrant joy of the Korean people, who never lost hope even in their darkest days. It brings to light the primitive form of joy and the resilient spirit that has shaped today’s Korea.
Please note: Performance programs are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.
Program
| Jeongjun AN |
아리아리랑 ("Ari Arirang")
Celestia Song, soprano |
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| Wonju LEE |
베틀노래 ("Spinning Song")
Isabella Hincksman, mezzo soprano |
| Youngsheop CHOI |
그리운 금강산 ("Longing for Mountain Kumkang")
Hongrui Ren, cello |
| Soungtai KIM |
동심초 ("Epistle of Love")
Yulin Yan, baritone |
| Dongjin KIM |
진달래 꽃 ("Azalea")
Henry Drangel, tenor |
| Juwon KIM |
연꽃 만나고 가는 바람같이 ("Like the Wind that Met with Lotus")
Celestia Song, soprano |
| Intermission | |
| Dunam CHO |
뱃노래 ("The Boat Song")
Yulin Yan, baritone |
| Isang YUN |
고풍의상 ("Garments of Olden Grace")
Celestia Song, soprano |
| Suin LEE |
내 맘의 강물 ("River in My Heart")
Henry Drangel, tenor |
| Gyuhwan KIM |
남촌 ("The Southern Village")
Isabella Hincksman, mezzo soprano |
| Dongjin KIM |
저 구름 흘러가는 곳 ("Where the Clouds Go")
Celestia Song, soprano |
| Hyogun KIM |
가장 아름다운 노래 ("The Most Beautiful Song")
Celestia Song, soprano |
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- Date Feb 7, 2026
- Time 7:30 p.m.
- Location Curtis Institute of Music, Gould Rehearsal Hall
