Heart to Heart Orchestra: Belgium and France Tour Concert Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Heart to Heart Orchestra: Belgium and France Tour Concert Sept. 4, 2024 8 PM @ Royal Conservatory of Brussels Sept. 5, 2024 8 PM @ Korean Cultural Center The Heart to Heart Orchestra, composed of musicians with developmental disabilities, has given more than 1,100 performances domestically and internationally since it began touring in 2006. The orchestra aims to contribute to the improvement of people’s awareness of the disabled and to make this world a better place in which we can live together. The ‘Heart to Heart’ Orchestra's tour concert has an important meaning in conveying the message that even people with developmental disabilities can unleash their potential through music and art, and create a society without discrimination and prejudice. [Sept. 4, 2024 8 PM @ Royal Conservatory of Brussels] Heart to Heart Orchestra Doo-Hyun AN conductor Julian TREVELYAN piano Young-Su LEE flute Program Georges Bizet, Overture from Opera “Carmen” Camille Saint-Saëns, Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso (with Young-Su LEE) Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 4th mov. Pause Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Overture from Opera “Die Zauberflöte” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 9 in Eb Major K. 271, "Jeunehomme" 1st & 3rd mov. (with Julian TREVELYAN) Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95, "From the New World" 4th mov. [Sept. 5,2024 8 PM @ Korean Cultural Center] Doo-Hyun AN conductor Heart Ensemble MinSeok KIM, piano Seon Gyun IM, flute Je Gyun IM, trumpet Jin JEON, trombone Heart Wind Quintet Heart Wind Piano Quartet Heart String Quartet Program Robert Schumann/Franz Liszt, Widmung Vittorio Monti, Csárdás Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz no. 2 Georges Bizet, Carmen Suites Jung Jaeil, Squid Game OST "Way Back then" Henry Fillmore, Lassus Trombone Franz Schubert, Die Forelle Ennio Morricone, Gabriel's Oboe Iosif Ivanovici, Waves of the Danube Jisoo Lee, Arirang Rhapsody *More information and tickets, please click here.

Image of Group HILGEUM ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU "HILGEUM" The new Korean tradition Monday 19 August 2024 - 18h30 @ Coudenberg Palace, Brussels Monday 19 August 2024 - 20h30 @ Coudenberg Palace, Brussels Thu. 22 August 2024 - 20h00 @ Espace Saint-Mengold, Huy The trio Hilgeum, consisting of the gayageum, geomungo, and haegeum, captivates their audience with a deep, rich, and irresistible sound, crafted through perfect coordination, masterful playing, and collaborative songwriting. Sometimes fiery like a blazing fire, sometimes calm like still water, they bring a dramatic narrative to life with their music. They have performed in prestigious Korean theaters such as the National Theater, National Jungdong Theater, National Arts Center of Korea, Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul Namsan Gugak Hall, and the Sejong Center. In 2022, they released their impressive album “Utopia.” They remain active at home and abroad, performing as guest artists at events such as the celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Argentina in Buenos Aires.

SFINKS FESTIVAL Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU SFINKS FESTIVAL  "NUMORI" (Korea) July 27, 2024 - 20h00 @ Club FREE ENTRANCE *Please click here for more information nuMori means ‘new(nu) rhythm(Mori)’ A reference to the band’s unique style of ‘Electro Gugak’ – blending the spirit of traditional Korean music with the innovative sounds of K-POP & ROCK. Think psychedelic electronica, unique vocal melodies and intense traditional Korean rhythms. nuMori released their first album ‘GunaGuna’ in 2016, winning the Musician Union’s Album of the Year Award in Korea. Their second album,‘Door To Fantasy’, was released in 2018, making their own mark on popular K-Pop. NUMORI Promotional Video ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU

Musiq'3 Festival Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU Musiq’3 Festival Sun-Mi Hong Jazz Quintet <Natural Rhythm> 29.06.2024 – 19:00 @ Flagey, Studio 1 Born and bred in Korea, drummer Sun-Mi has made her mark on the Dutch jazz scene with a deep-rooted groove,  a breath of fresh air combined with well-tempered explosions. The Sun-Mi Hong Quintet is a newcomer  to the European improvised music and contemporary jazz scene. A discovery not to be missed! Sun mi Hong PHOTO ©HOSUNG JOO *More information and tickets, please click here

JEM International Pupoet Festival Poster ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU JEM International Puppet Festival  8~9.06.2024 / @Théâtre Royal du Peruchet, Brussels ticket: https://theatreperuchet.be/jem-festival-2024/ - JEM International Puppet Festival  The JEM Festival is Belgium's premier international puppet festival. Held at the Théâtre Royal du Peruchet, home to one of Europe's richest private puppet collections, the festival showcases diverse puppet arts from around the world. The 2024 edition will feature 10 countries including Slovenia, Ukraine, Italy, and South Korea, presenting 18 shows with 42 performances. The festival continues to celebrate puppetry's creativity and diversity, inviting both renowned international artists and new talents to enchant audiences of all ages. - Focus Korea This year, South Korea was selected as the guest country, and three works were introduced <Hong Dong-ji & Isimi - Art bakery FFWANG> 08/06(Sat) : 10:30 and 16:00, 09/06(Sun) : 14:00 and 16:00  *Belgian Premiere, Non-verbal show and in Korean  *Ticket : €8 Children  / €10 Adults   Glove Puppet Theater. A work that combines the story of ‘Hong Dong-ji’ and ‘Isimi’ from the Korean traditional puppet play ‘Kkok Dugaksi Noleum’ with the format of the Italian traditional puppet theater ‘Guarattelle’. Art bakery FFWANG which embodies the idea of creating performances that burst with fun and emotion, focuses on puppet shows while seeking to combine various genres.   Hong Dong-ji & Isimi  Performace Image ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU <Story with Strings - The Long and Short Company> 08/06(Sat) : 14:00 and  17:00, 09/06(Sun) : 17:00  *Belgian Premiere, Non-verbal show  *Ticket :€8 Children  / €10 Adults  Object Theater. A participatory puppet show that uses strings to express the story of encounters and farewells. Since its inception in 2013 as a one-man theater company, the performer has started performing at street art festivals, participating in various domestic and international festivals through this work.  Story with Strings Performace Image ©Seoul Street Arts Festival <Puppet Fantasy - Theater Sangsahwa> 08/06(Sat) : 11:30 and  15:00, 09/06(Sun) : 15:00  *Belgian Premiere, Non-verbal show  *Ticket : €10 Children  / €12 Adults  A puppet show that expresses the emotions and beauty of Korean culture through flowers, butterflies, cranes, tigers, and hanbok. Founded in 1997 by Korean-Japanese Ko Kyu-mi, the company creates works based on traditional themes and emotions, showcasing performances that blend elements of puppetry, dance, and mime in various ways Puppet Fantasy Performace Image ©KoreanCulturalCenter to Belgium & the EU