The 전통공연예술진흥재단 is set to 개최 'Living Time, Masters Along the Way,' a 특별공연 series featuring 지역 명인, from June 9 to 12 at the Gwangmu Stage in Seoul's Traditional Performing Arts Creative Maru. Organized to commemorate the 2nd 국악의 날, this event brings together revered 명인 from 전국 각지 to present the 고유 전통 예술성 and profound 깊이 of their respective 지역. Audiences will have the 기회 to experience distinct 공연 each 시간 and delve into the 예술혼 worlds and 인생 stories of these esteemed 예인.
A Special Gukak Stage Exploring Deep Regional Traditions
The 전통공연예술진흥재단 will 개최 'Living Time, Masters Along the Way,' a 특별공연 series featuring 지역 명인, for four days from Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12, at the Gwangmu Stage within the Traditional Performing Arts Creative Maru. This significant event, held during 국악주간 to commemorate the 2nd 국악의 날, aims to invite 명인 of 전통 performing arts from 전국 각지 to Seoul, highlighting their 고유 전통 예술성 and the profound 깊이 of their 전통.
This special four-day 공연 will feature different 지역 명인 each 시간, presenting diverse stages that span 세대 and geographies. A dedicated segment will allow the 명인 to engage in 대담 with a 사회자, providing an intimate look into their 예술혼 worlds and 인생 stories as they continue the 전통의 맥. Beyond simply 관람 공연, attendees are expected to experience a deeper appreciation by connecting with the 철학 insights and 예술혼 of these 명인.
Days One and Two: Highlighting the Unique Arts of Gangwon and Chungcheong
The opening 시간, June 9, will be dedicated to 강원 Province. Performers include Bin Sun-ae, a 국가무형유산 보유자 for the Gangneung Danoje Festival, alongside 차세대 명인 Choi Yeo-young and Lee So-young. The program will vividly portray the robust 생명력 of 강원 Province, featuring 민속악 reflecting the rugged spirit of the Taebaek Mountains, North Korean 전통 music, and a dynamic Pansori 공연 by Lee So-young, the 최초 Pansori practitioner from 강원 to win the 대통령상.
Following this, on June 10, 충청 Province 명인 showcasing the elegance of 충청 Province will take the stage. The lineup includes Park Seong-hwan of the Korean Junggoje Pansori Promotion Institute, Kim Haeng-deok, a 전승교육사 for Daejeon Metropolitan City 무형유산 'Utdari Nongak,' and Lee Ae-ri, a Chungcheongnam-do 무형유산 보유자 for Seungmu (Buddhist monk dance). The 공연 will highlight the restrained 미감 and 품격 movements characteristic of Junggoje Pansori. Lee Ae-ri's profound Seungmu, notably as the granddaughter of the esteemed 충청 예인 명인 Shim Woo-hyang, is particularly anticipated.
Jeolla and Gyeongsang Provinces: Unveiling the Essence of Traditional Arts
On June 11, the stage will feature the vibrant energy and 깊이 of the 남도 지역. This 시간 will include Lee Nan-cho, a 국가무형유산 보유자 for Pansori (Heungboga), Lee Myeong-hun, a Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province 무형유산 보유자 for Gochang Nongak, and Park Gi-ryang, 예술감독 of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Traditional Korean Music Center 무용단. Through 명창 Lee Nan-cho's profound vocalizations and the 차세대 명인 embodying Jeolla's artistic prowess, audiences can savor the 진수 of Jeolla 전통 arts.
The 마지막 시간 of 공연, June 12, will culminate with 명인 embodying the 기개 of the 영남 지역. The lineup includes Park Dae-seong, a Busan Metropolitan City 무형유산 보유자 for Ajaeng Sanjo (solo instrumental music for a bowed zither), Joo Woon-suk, a Daegu Metropolitan City 무형유산 보유자 for Pansori (Simcheongga), and Lee Jong-tae, an 이수자 of the 국가무형유산 'Miryang Baekjungnori' (Miryang Baekjung Festival Play). Notably, 명인 Park Dae-seong, who has significantly contributed to 민속음악 in the Busan and Gyeongnam 지역, will make a rare appearance in Seoul, expected to deeply resonate with folk music enthusiasts in the 수도권.
Admission and Gukak Week Event Information
'Living Time, Masters Along the Way' 공연 will begin daily at 7:30 PM, from Tuesday to Friday. 관람 tickets are priced at 20,000 won per 전석 and can be purchased through the online ticketing platform, Nol Ticket.
In addition to this 특별공연 series, various 국악 events are scheduled nationwide during 국악주간. Detailed 일정 and 추가 정보 can be found on the 전통공연예술진흥재단 official website to get more 정보.
