[KCC On Stage] Recorder & Traverso Player Yeuntae Jung 11 September 2025 (Thu) 20:00 @ Korean Cultural Center Free admission / Reservation required Reservations will open at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19 via the link. KCC On Stage 2025: Discover 10 Korean Performing Arts at the KCC! Reviving the sound of the past, one breath at a time — Recorder and traverso player Yeuntae Jung takes the stage at the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium! Having studied recorder and traverso flute at the University of the Arts (UdK) Berlin, Yeuntae Jung gained attention with his 2nd prize at the prestigious International Competition Musica Antiqua 2017 in Bruges and triple awards at the 3rd International Berlin Bach Competition in 2018. He regularly performs with renowned ensembles such as AKAMUS (Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin), Lautten Compagney, and the nuri collective. As a soloist, he has also performed with the Bochum Symphony Orchestra under the baton of baroque violin master Enrico Onofri. For this special concert, Yeuntae Jung will be joined by violinist Han Sol Lee Eo, gambist Thomas Fields, and harpsichordist Tung-Han Hu, presenting the delicate and expressive timbres of period instruments in a beautiful baroque program. Yeuntae Jung, recorder, traverso Han Sol Lee Eo, violin Thomas Fields, viola da gamba Tung-Han Hu, harpsichord [Program] Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Trio Sonata in F major (from Organ Trio Sonata in C major), BWV 529 for recorder, violin and basso continuo Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784) Sonata in E minor, BR WFB B17 for traverso and basso continuo Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) Trio Sonata in F major, TWV 42:F3 for recorder, viola da gamba and basso continuo Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) from Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-flat major, BWV 998 Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) Trio in C major for traverso, violin and cello Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) Trio Sonata in G major, H. 583 for traverso, violin and basso continuo * Han Sol Lee Eo (violin) Han Sol Lee Eo completed her diploma and master’s degree with distinction at the UdK Berlin. Since 2015, she has deepened her musical expertise through masterclasses and projects with legendary artists such as Sigiswald Kuijken, Florence Malgoire, and Enrico Onofri. She was awarded the 1st prize at the International Johann Heinrich Schmelzer Competition in 2024 and received the Jury Prize at the International Competition for Early Music Yamanashi in 2016. As a violinist and cultural producer, she is dedicated to exploring diverse repertoires and realizing projects between Europe and Korea. * Thomas Fields (viola da gamba) An accomplished gambist and historical cellist, Thomas Fields became the first gambist to win 1st prize at the 13th International Telemann Competition in 2025. He performs regularly throughout Europe and North America, appearing at prestigious festivals such as the Utrecht Early Music Festival, and the Heinrich Schütz Music Festival. With his ensemble False Consonance, he won the title “Rheinsberger Hofkapelle” in 2024 and served as Ensemble-in-Residence at the historic Rheinsberg Palace during the 2024/2025 season. * Tung-Han Hu (harpsichord) After studying at the UdK Berlin and the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, Tung-Han Hu won several international competitions, including those in Magdeburg, Göttingen, and Leipzig. His concert appearances have taken him to events such as the Bachfest Leipzig, Bruges, and the Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments in Bad Krozingen. Since the winter semester of 2022/2023, he has been working as a harpsichord accompanist at the Institute for Early Music at the UdK Berlin.

[KCC On Stage] Wald Ensemble 19.06.2025 (Thu) 20:00 @ Korean Cultural Center *Free entrance / Reservation required   Reservations will be open at May 27th, 2:00 PM via the link KCC On Stage 2025: Discover 10 Korean Performing Arts at the KCC! In German, “Wald” means “forest”. Just as various trees come together to form a lush forest, the Wald Ensemble brings together musicians actively performing in European orchestras to present classical music with both depth and a contemporary touch. Founded in 2015, the Wald Ensemble has continued to engage with audiences on stages at home and abroad. Notably, in 2021, they made a successful European debut with a concert celebrating the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Belgium. Experience the moving performances of the Wald Ensemble at the Korean Cultural Center, where they continue to create music that resonates and connects—anytime, anywhere. Violin Yeorae Kim (2nd concertmaster of the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz) Dongchan Shin (Member of the 1st violins of the Bamberger Symphoniker) Viola Sejune Kim (1st solo violist of the NDR Radiophilharmonie) Taeksun Hwang (incoming Deputy Solo Viola of the Bielefelder Philharmoniker) Cello Jeehye Bae (Deputy Solo Cello of the Gürzenich-Orchester Köln) Yura Park (Member of the Brandenburgischen Staatsorchesters Frankfurt) [Programme] - P. Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence, Op.70 - A. Schönberg, Verklärte Nacht, Op.4

Festival Musiq’3 - Youn Sun Nah & Yeol Eum Son  This summer, the Musiq’3 Festival returns with a new edition themed Be Curious, impulsively driving audiences to discover, learn, and explore! Two remarkable Korean female artists will open and close the festival, where innovation meets tradition to create an unforgettable musical journey. Opening Concert <Youn Sun Nah, Bojan Z>  Date & Time: 26/06/2025 (Thr), 8 PM Venue: Studio 4, Flagey  Info: https://www.festivalmusiq3.be/fr/concerts/2025/bruxelles/bxl-2025-2  The festival opens with the ethereal voice of jazz vocalist Youn Sun Nah, joined by acclaimed French pianist Bojan Z. Showcasing the artistry that earned her Gold certification in both France and Germany, along with numerous international accolades, Youn Sun Nah promises a mesmerising start to the festival. © Seung Yull Nah  Closing Concert <Yeol Eum Son, Brussels Philharmonic, Lio Kuokman> Date & Time: 29/06/2025 (Sun), 8 PM Venue: Studio 4, Flagey  Info: https://www.festivalmusiq3.be/fr/concerts/2025/bruxelles/bxl-2025-19  Virtuoso pianist Yeol Eum Son will bring the festival to a thrilling close, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand—a technically demanding masterpiece—with the Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Lio Kuokman. A powerful finale to four days of musical exploration. © Marco Borggreve

Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 - Piano 05.05ㅡ11.06.2025  @ Flagey & Bozar The Queen Elisabeth Competition is one of the world's most prestigious classical music competitions. Proudly partnered with the competition since 2015, the Korean Cultural Center celebrates the talent and dedication of 13 Korean pianists who have qualified for the first round this year. Join us in anticipation of their remarkable performances, alongside the inspiring performances of all young contestants. The 13 Korean candidates of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 ⓒKorean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU >>> More about the Competition  The 3 Korean semi-finalists of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 The 3 Korean semi-finalists of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2025 ⓒKorean Cultural Center to Belgium & the EU Song Hyeon Kim, Jinhyung Park and Changyong Shin have achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the semi-finals of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Each of them brought their own unique musical personality and profound interpretation to the stage, capturing the attention of both the international audience and the jury. We extend our warmest congratulations to all three semi-finalists and look forward to their continued outstanding performances in the competition.

[KCC On Stage] Pianist Sunwook Kim 20.05.2025 (Tue) 20:00 @ Korean Cultural Center *Free entrance / Reservation required   Reservations will be open at April 29th, 2:00 PM via the link. KCC On Stage 2025: Discover 10 Korean Performing Arts at the KCC! “His technique and the extensive range of his tone colours allow him to grasp every single nuance in the score with poise and natural ease.”- The Guardian The globally acclaimed pianist Sunwook Kim is coming to the Korean Cultural Center’s stage!   Sunwook Kim came to international recognition when he won the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition in 2006, aged just 18, becoming the competition’s youngest and first Asian winner for 40 years. Since then, he has established a reputation as one of the finest pianists of his generation, appearing as a concerto soloist with some of the world’s most renowned orchestras, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Staatskapelle Dresden, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. In recent years, He has further broadened his musicality as a conductor, most notably directing from the piano during the Chamber Orchestra of Europe international tour, which began from La Salle Philharmonique de Liège last March. Sunwook Kim, piano [Programme] Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata in E♭ Major, Hob.XVI:49 Robert Schumann, Davidsbündlertänze, Op.6 Intermission Franz Schubert, Piano Sonata in B♭ Major, D.960