Clara-Jumi Kang & Sunwook Kim (SOUND KOREA 2022) 19.10.2022 / 20h00 @ Flagey, Studio 1 (LUX-KOR 60th Year) 25.10.2022 / 20h00 @ Philharmonie Luxembourg, Salle de Musique de Chambre Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and pianist Sunwook Kim, recognised on the world classical music stage, will come back to Brussels this autumn. They boast a strong partnership and regularly perform chamber music together in Europe and other countries. Ludwig van Beethoven, Violin Sonata No.1, Op.12 No.1 Ottorino Respighi, Violin Sonata in B minor César Franck, Violin Sonata *Tickets 19.10. 2022 @ Flagey (Brussels) https://www.flagey.be/fr/activity/9702-clara-jumi-kang-sunwook-kim-sound-korea-2022 25.10.2022 @ Philharmonie Luxembourg https://www.philharmonie.lu/en/programm/clara-jumi-kang-sunwook-kim/4581 Clara-Jumi Kang “…supremely sophisticated, sparklingly balanced, intensely beautifully toned, meticulous and honest” KölnerStadt-Anzeiger Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and pianist Sunwook Kim, recognised on the world classical music stage, will come back to Brussels this autumn. They boast a strong partnership and regularly perform chamber music together in Europe and other countries. http://clarajumikang.com Sunwook Kim “The swell of suspended harmonies was perfectly controlled, the chords perfectly struck and voiced, and Kim always kept the sense of restless searching at just the right level of intensity” - Dundee Courier - 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 winner for 40 years, as well as its first Asian winner. Since then, he has established a reputation as one of the finest pianists of his generation, appearing as a concerto soloist in the subscription series of some of the world’s leading orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Staatskapelle Dresden, Chicago Symphony, Berlin Radio Symphony, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for his BBC Proms debut in Summer 2014. https://sunwookkim.com *In the context of SOUND KOREA 2022 Korean Cultural Center, Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), Flagey

Kim Bock Hee Dance Company <Udambara, Marriage of Blood> ￮︎ 29.10.2022 / 20h00 @ CELO, Luxembourg   Free / Reservation Required, please click here for reservation ￮︎ 30.10.2022 / 17h30 @ BOZAR, Brussels   10€ / Reservation Required, please click here for reservation A unique presence in the Korean contemporary dance world celebrating its 50th anniversary, Kim Bock Hee Dance Company Choreographer Kim Bock Hee is known as an unrivaled choreographer and creative dancer in the Korean modern dance world - dedicated in pursuing modernity in dance and Korean-ness in contemporary dance. Choreographer Kim’s, “Kim Bock Hee Dance Company,” celebrated its 50thanniversary in 2020. Kim Bock Hee Dance Company has been the most representative dance company leading the globalization of Korean modern dance by having the most overseas performancesamongall Korean dance companies. The dance company has been introducing Korean modern dance in more than 20 performances in various countries in the world including Spain, France, the United States of America, Mexico, Italy, Japan, Indonesia, Guatemala, Egypt, Thailand, Argentina and Ecuador since the 1990s. Since the 1990s In 2003, Kim Bock Hee Dance Company participated in the 23rdInternational Choreographers’ showcase in Kentucky, Louisville in U.S., and had a3-citiestour performance in Venezuela. In addition, the company was invited to perform KimBockHee’s dance workat“V. Festival Internacional Mujeresen La Danza”in Ecuador, Teatro Cervantes Malaga and in Spain for 2years consecutively. The company also performed at the Teatro de Cordoba in Spain. Since the first performance at Myungdong art theater in 1971, Kim Bock Hee Dance Company has been emphasizing Korean-ness through simple lines and concise expression that present Choreographer Kim’s unique dance work.   Choreographer Kim’s strong art view of “seeking Korean-ness is the way to be most global” confirmed not to make mistake of losing its identity through senseless act of renewing and changing. With the title of “Pioneer of Globalizing Korean Modern Dance,” Kim Bock Hee Dance Company raises interest in the art world by introducing the excellence of Korean Modern dance and enhances publicity by introducing familiarity of Korean modern dance. Kim Bock Hee Dance Company continues to challenge itself to raise a new horizon of recognition for Korean performing arts.   Choreographer Kim Bock Hee’s dance works includes <The Poem of Nirvana>, <Yosuk, the emergence of Shilla>, <Beyond the ninth question and …>, <Azalea>, <The totem post and the shadow>, <Beside Chrysanthemum>, <life flower, wind flower>, <Heavens vengeance , The Wagon of life>, <The Moon and Crows>, <Bird of our generation>, <Marriage of Blood>, <Yerma>, <The reason of letting the bird fly again>, <snowy road>, <cry of the land>, <Udambara>. Kim Bock Hee Dance Company continues presenting new dance works every year in Korea as well as abroad.

Korean Culture Week in Luxembourg Clara-Jumi KANG&Sunwook KIM 25.10.2022 / 20h00 @ Philharmonie Luxembourg, Salle de Musique de Chambre *Please click here for ticket reservation Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and pianist Sunwook Kim, recognised on the world classical music stage, will come back to Luxembourg this autumn. They boast a strong partnership and regularly perform chamber music together in Europe and other countries. Korean Film Festival Belgium - Special Screening in Luxembourg 27.10.2022 @ Ciné Utopia 28.10.2022 @ Cinémathèque de Luxembourg * Click here to reserve tickets for the screening on October 27 ** Click here to reserve tickets for the screening on October 28 The Korean Film Festival Belgium is back with the 10th edition under the theme of Remembering the Future. To celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Luxembourg, the festival expands venues through partnership with Ciné Utopia. Two films each will be presented in in Ciné Utopia on October 27th, and in Cinémathèque de Luxembourg on October 28th. Kim Bock Hee Dance Company <Udambara, Marriage of Blood> 29.10.2022 / 20h00 @ CELO, Luxembourg * Please click here for ticket reservation Since the first performance at Myungdong art theater in 1971, Kim Bock Hee Dance Company has been emphasizing Korean-ness through simple lines and concise expression that present Choreographer Kim’s unique dance work.Choreographer Kim’s strong art view of “seeking Korean-ness is the way to be most global” confirmed not to make mistake of losing its identity through senseless act of renewing and changing. Korean Culture Day 22.10.2022 / 15h00-21h00 @ Belair Cultural Center-Scheiss, Luxembourg * For more information and reservation, please click here This event will be an opportunity for Luxemborg to experience various Korean Cultures from the Korean Cuisine to Korean traditional culture and K-pop

Brussels Cello Festival 2022 14-16 Oct. 2022 @ Royal Conservatory of Brussels The Brussels Cello Festival is an internationally recognized biennial cello festival bringing together the world’s top cellists and young talents to Belgium for a week of inspiring concerts and masterclasses. In continued partnership with the Korean Cultural Center of Brussels, The 2022 edition will not only celebrate the return of live music to our stages, but also honor the 200th anniversary of Belgian composer César Franck and the 100th anniversary of Belgian cellist/composer Eric Feldbusch. Recital highlights include the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition 1st prize winner Hayoung Choi and the 2022 Buchet International Cello Competition top laureates. Also planned are free public masterclasses given by our artists, giving us a glimpse into their brilliant minds. Finally, please make sure to attend the Opening Concert, Gala evening, and Closing Concert for a maximum dose of today’s best cello playing! *Please click here for more information and ticket sales

MALO / KOREAN JAZZ 13.10. 2022 - 20h00 @ Korean Cultural Center Free / Reservation required MALO is a jazz vocalist, particularly known for her Scat singing in the jazz scene. She is not only known as a jazz vocalist but also known as a talented composer and producer in Korea. As a vocalist, her voice has been reviewed as the most authentic voice by music critics and listeners. Her 3rd, 4th, and 6th albums are written in the Korean Language. In addition, the project albums called 'The Camellia Lady(2010)' and 'Song Chang-Sik Songbook(2022)', showed how Korean traditional melody can be transformed into jazz. *Please click here for reservation