Korean Chamber Orchestra to spotlight rising talent in 2026 debut concert
The Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO) will bring together young musicians and a teenage composer for its 2026 Debut Concert on Sept. 12, offering a compact showcase of Korea’s next generation of classical musicians. The concert, set for 5 p.m. at Seoul Arts Center's Doam Hall, will feature musicians identified through KCO’s camps and competitions. The program opens with the world premiere of…
The Korean Chamber Orchestra (KCO) will debut its 2026 concert on September 12 at the Seoul Arts Center's Doam Hall. This showcase will spotlight the next generation of Korean classical musicians, featuring young talents and a teenage composer.
The program will open with the world premiere of "Nachtlicher Monolog" (Nocturnal Monologue), a composition by Lee Tae-hwan, the winner of the 2026 KCO Composition Competition. Lee, a freshman at Sunhwa Arts High School, has been composing music since elementary school, exploring both classical and contemporary genres.
Other featured musicians include violinist Park Ye-hoon, the grand-prize winner of the 2025 KCO Competition, and violinists Yoo Ji-min, Yoo Ye-seul, and Wang Ruiyi. The orchestra will also include cellist Moon Ji-won and clarinetist Kim Ye-eun. The event will be conducted by Kim Jae-yoon.
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