Korean Cultural Center New York x Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater (9)
Korean Music NOW
[Online Concert #9: Jeong Ga Ak Hoe <Gagok Pungnyu>]
The Seoul-based Jeong Ga Ak Hoe performs unique interpretations of Korean traditional music alongside newly composed works for traditional instruments.
The band’s eclectic repertoire has deep roots in the ancient Korean concept of Johwa (meaning “harmony” or “balance”). Each performance is an expression of the transformative power existing in both music and nature.
Bringing narrative, recitation and video into their performance the group creates a ritualistic, genre-defying space where past, present and future coexist simultaneously; preserving and transforming the musical heritage of their ancestors.
Jeong Ga Ak Hoe
JGAH is a talented traditional Korean music performance group based in Seoul, Korea. In 2009, JGAH was the recipient of the KBS Traditional Korean music award, and consistently leaves a memorable impression at their performances on stage in main events such as the National Theatre of Korea Yeowoorak Festival, Ulsan World Music Festival, Jeonju International Sori Festival, Incheon Pentaport Arts Festival, and more. Starting in 2005, JGAH’s talent began to be sought out outside of Korea, all over the Americas and Europe, to countries such as the U.S., England, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, and more, and early this year was invited to the reputed Hong Kong Arts Festival, Asia’s largest international arts festival.
JGAH has released a total of 5 albums from the past 8 years together with Akdang, a recording studio which consistently produces high standard traditional Korean music albums. The first album, Julpoongnyu, was praised as an excellent interpretation of the order and harmony of fluidity inherent in Korean classical court music.
Praised for its excellence in interpretation of the depth and aesthetics of traditional Korean music, JGAH situates traditional music not merely in the past, but in the here and now, as music which breathes together with the present.
▲ Program
Wujo Esudaeyeop ‘Beodeureun’
Wujo Dugeo ‘Ilgaki’
Banubangye Banyeop ‘Namhayeo’
Gyemyunjo Jungger ‘Shanchone’
Gyemyunjo Pyeongrong ‘Bukduchilseong’
Banubangye Hwangyerak ‘apnaena’
Gyemyunjo Pyeonsudaeyeop ‘Moraneun’
Gyemyeonjo Taepyeongga ‘Iryeodo’
▲ Artist
[Jeong Ga Ak Hoe]
Geomungo : Cheon, Jaehyeon
Piri : Lee, Hyanghui
Danso : Bang, Chorong
Daegeum : Kim, Hyeonsu
Percussion : Jeon, Hyeonjun
Vocal : Kim, Yunseo
[Guest members]
Gayageum : Lee, Eonhwa
Haegeum : Pyeon, Juhyeon