Arirang 아리랑 (Korean Folk Song)-Swedish Cellist Antonio Hallongren & Korean Pianist Sophy Chung

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Arirang 아리랑 (Korean traditional folk song)
-arr. by Sungmin Ahn

(Live Performance-encore piece of the concert)
Cello, Antonio Hallongren
Piano, Sophy HY Chung

*"Arirang is a popular form of Korean folk song and the outcome of collective contributions made by ordinary Koreans throughout generations. Essentially a simple song, it consists of the refrain ‘Arirang, arirang, arariyo’ and two simple lines, which differ from region to region. While dealing with diverse universal themes, the simple musical and literary composition invites improvisation, imitation and singing in unison, encouraging its acceptance by different musical genres. Experts estimate the total number of folk songs carrying the title ‘Arirang’ at some 3,600 variations belonging to about sixty versions.....It is an evocative hymn with the power to enhance communication and unity among the Korean people, whether at home or abroad." (Excerpt from "Arirang, lyrical folk song in the Republic of Korea" at www.Unesco.org)


・ "SOPHY'S SONATENABEND (III)" with Swedish Classical Music
・ Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3 pm
・ Kumho Art Hall Yonsei (금호아트홀 연세), Seoul, Korea
・ 스웨덴-대한민국 수교 60주년 기념 음악회


[Sophy's Sonatenabend (III)
featuring Swedish Classical Music with Swedish Cellist Antonio Hallongren]
was part of the official celebrating event of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Sweden and the Republic of Korea.


Thank you very much.

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