{
  "id": 11828797,
  "title": "Han Soo-jin's Vivaldi perspective rooted in seaside souvenirs of Isle of Man",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/han-soo-jins-vivaldi-perspective-rooted-in-seaside-souvenirs-of-isle-11828797",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T03:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20261004/han-soo-jins-vivaldi-perspective-rooted-in-seaside-souvenirs-of-isle-of-man"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Han Soo-jin, a 40-year-old violinist, has deep musical connections to the Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency situated in the Irish Sea. The island's picturesque landscapes and proximity to the sea played a significant role in her upbringing. At just two years old, Han moved to Britain with her parents, spending the first three and a half years of her childhood on the Isle of Man. It was there that she first encountered Vivaldi's \"The Four Seasons,\" a memory that has since become an integral part of her musical identity.\n\nHan recently released her second album, titled \"The Four Seasons,\" marking her debut album with a concerto performed with an orchestra. This album was recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios, the same location where The Beatles recorded their music. During a press conference held at Sounds S in Seoul's Yongsan District, Han addressed the choice of Vivaldi's \"The Four Seasons\" for her album. She acknowledged that some might question why she opted for a composition that has been performed countless times and recorded by numerous acclaimed artists. However, Han firmly believes that even when musicians remain true to the original score, the interpretation and unique touch each performer adds transform the music, resulting in a distinct and personal rendition.",
  "summary": "The Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, holds special musical memories for violinist Han Soo-jin, 40. Born in Busan, Han moved to Britain with her parents at age 2 and spent the first three and a half years of her childhood on the island. Surrounded by meadows and the sea, it was also where she first heard Vivaldi's \"The Four Seasons.\" That…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Han Soo-jin's Vivaldi perspective rooted in seaside souvenirs of Isle of Man",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/han-soo-jins-vivaldi-perspective-rooted-in-seaside-souvenirs-of-isle",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}