D’Art One Family Classical Concert to Be Held at Lotte Concert Hall on December 5

D’Art One (디아트원), a Seoul-designated professional arts organization, will present the family classical concert “A Winter Classical Fairy Tale to Listen to with Your Child: From Vivaldi to Disney” at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 5.

[The Korean Today] D’Art One Family Classical Concert to Be Held at Lotte Concert Hall on December 5 (사진 제공: 문화동행)

This D’Art One family classical concert is arranged as a matinee concert where children and their guardians can enjoy music together. The program ranges widely, from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” to Disney animation OSTs and Christmas carols, and was designed so that even audiences encountering classical music for the first time can enjoy it comfortably.

According to the organizer’s guidelines, the concert is for ages 4 and up, meaning children born in 2022 or earlier may be admitted. It offers families looking to bring their young children to the concert hall an opportunity to experience classical music.

[The Korean Today] D’Art One Family Classical Concert to Be Held at Lotte Concert Hall on December 5 (사진 제공: 문화동행)

Violinist Yang Jeong-yun, first-prize winner at the Ripicheo International Competition (리피처 국제콩쿠르), and soprano Yoon Jeong-bin will take the stage. Oh Hye-seung will handle the narration, with D’Art One performing. Instrumental performance, vocal music, and storytelling narration come together to help the audience understand the pieces more easily.

The concert consists of two parts. In Part 1, “Winter Classics,” the first movement of “Spring” and the first and second movements of “Winter” from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” will be performed. This segment allows the audience to experience melodies depicting different seasons in one setting and feel the atmosphere the music creates.

“The Swan” and “Aviary” from Saint-Saëns’ “The Carnival of the Animals” are also included in the program. These pieces, which depict the appearance of animals through music, are arranged so that children can enjoy connecting sound with imagery.

Next, the aria “O mio babbino caro” from Puccini’s opera “Gianni Schicchi” and excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” will be performed. Audiences can encounter classical works of different forms, from Baroque concertos to opera arias and ballet music.

In Part 2, “Christmas Music Gift,” the familiar stage continues, centered on animation and carols. Pieces to be performed include the Disney “Frozen” OST “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” the “Beauty and the Beast” OST, a Disney medley, and a Christmas carol medley.

D’Art One has structured the performance so that children can follow the story of the music through friendly narration and storytelling. Guardians, too, can enjoy familiar melodies together with their children and experience both classical and film music firsthand.

A D’Art One official said, “This performance will give children an enchanting musical experience and become an unforgettable, warm Christmas gift for the whole family,” adding, “We hope it will be a time to hold your beloved child’s hand and share the magical warmth that music brings.”

This D’Art One family classical concert is hosted and organized by D’Art One and sponsored by Premier Co., Ltd. (주식회사 프리미어). Ticket prices are 35,000 won for all seats. According to the organizer, tickets can be booked through Lotte Concert Hall and Interpark Tickets. For booking inquiries, contact Lotte Concert Hall at 1544-7744, and for performance inquiries, contact D’Art One at 02-549-2556.

[ Kim Hyun-su Reporter: incheoneast@thekoreantoday.com ]

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