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20:00 | Lara Fabian (Belgium) |
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 Lara Fabian is a famous Belgian singer, known mainly for being the eponym of her most popular album. Singing mainly in French, she is also considered a talented songwriter, having written tracks for other popular artistes including Nolwenn Leroy and Chimène Badi. She began taking music lessons as a child, and by the time she was ten, she began writing and singing her own songs. Her most popular albums include 'Carpe Diem', 'Pure', and 'Live', amongst others, with hit singles like ', 'Le jour où tu partira', 'Tu t'en vas', 'Tu es mon autre', and 'J'y crois encore'. She also recreated the Canadian anthem in French and English renditions. She is famous for having given her voice to the character of 'Esmeralda', in the French remake of the film, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Her song, 'Deux ils, Deux elles', is in particular, considered one of the most beautiful tracks she has ever produced. Fabian is also known for having collaborated with various popular artistes, like George Perris, and Mustafa Ceceli. The recipient of prestigious honours like the 'Felix Awards', 'World Music Awards', and the 'IFPI Platinum Europe Awards', this brilliant singer has achieved considerable fame and success.
Crocus City Hall  |
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19:00 | Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra |
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 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra is nicknamed “Asian Diamond”. In Moscow, it performs various works by Eun Hwa Cho, Alexander Scriabin and Ludwig van Beethoven. This is one of the oldest Korean orchestras that won worldwide recognition. Founded in 1948, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra had hard times to begin with. 1950, due to war, it even had to cease its activities, though within couple of months there was a comeback under the moniker “Marina Symphony Orchestra”. And it was only in 1957, for years after the end of the war, it was reborn as Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, now with the status of State music collective. In 1965, the orchestra tour abroad for the first time – in Japan. Tours in South Asia, USA, and Europe followed. In 1988, the orchestra performed at the opening of Olympic Games in Seoul. The real rise in creativity is connected with maestro Myung-whun Chung, who became orchestra’s art director and chief conductor in 2005. One of the most in-demand conductors of the world, Myung-whun Chung elevated the orchestra to the international level. The cast was renewed, as well as repertoire; all the symphonies of Beethoven and Bruckner, as well as symphonies and concerts of Brahms, were included in the repertoire. In 2011, the orchestra was signed to Deutsche Grammophon to record and release more than ten albums within five years. Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra pays great attention to contemporary music. The Los Angeles Times writes that “among Asian orchestras Seoul Philharmonic is the champion in playing new music”.
Zaryadye Concert Hall |
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