The 2025 Busan I-IV Music Festival will take place from May 13 to 16 at the Busan Cultural Center, featuring a variety of classical music performances. The festival, hosted by the Busan Music Association, will showcase soloists, chamber ensembles, large-scale piano performances, and opera gala concerts.
The four-day event kicks off on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. with the Newcomer Concert in the Medium Theater. This performance will feature recent graduates from local universities, including Kyungsung, Kosin, Dong-a, and Pusan National, all selected through a competitive process.
On May 14, the Chamber Music Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the same venue. Ten regional ensembles, such as the Busan String Quartet, Nanum Flute Ensemble, and BS Opus Ensemble, will present a diverse range of chamber works.
The Grand Piano Festival will take place on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Theater. Seven ensembles will perform on five grand pianos simultaneously. The performance will include student groups from Busan-based universities and two new ensembles affiliated with the Busan Music Association.
The festival will close on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. with an Opera Gala Concert in the Grand Theater. This concert will feature highlights from The Elixir of Love and Carmen, performed by top Busan vocalists and accompanied by the Busan Youth Orchestra.
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