Busan Concert Hall to Open on June 20… A New Era for Classical Performance Halls
Busan's first concert hall dedicated to classical music, the Busan Concert Hall, will officially open on June 20. This venue is operated by Classical Busan and provides an optimal environment for classical music enthusiasts. The festival programs planned for the opening are also highly anticipated.
What is Busan Concert Hall?
The Busan Concert Hall is located within Busan Citizen Park and consists of a basement floor and three stories above ground. The main components of this facility are a large concert hall (2,011 seats) and a small performance hall (400 seats), equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to provide an optimal acoustic environment for the audience.
Notably, the Busan Concert Hall is the first outside the metropolitan area to introduce a pipe organ, which consists of 4,406 pipes and 62 stops. The concert hall adopts a vineyard-style seating structure that offers a beautiful visual effect for the audience.
Although the Busan Concert Hall was initially scheduled to be completed in August 2024, it will now officially open on June 20, 2025. This is expected to enhance Busan's cultural and artistic space significantly.
Opening Festival Programs
To celebrate the opening of the Busan Concert Hall, a variety of classical performances will take place from June 20 to June 28. The first performance will feature conductor Chung Myung-hoon with soloists Sayaka Shoji (violin) and Jian Wang (cello) presenting Beethoven's 'Triple Concerto' and 'Choral Symphony'.
In addition, there will be chamber music performances featuring Cho Seong-jin (June 22), Sunwoo Ye-kwon (June 23), and Chung Myung-hoon (June 25), as well as an organ recital by organist Jo Jae-hyuk (June 24). Finally, Beethoven's only opera 'Fidelio' will be performed from June 27 to 28.
The various classical performances planned for the opening of the Busan Concert Hall are expected to bring great joy to classical music lovers.
Ticket Booking and Performance Schedule
Tickets for the Busan Concert Hall opening festival can be purchased through the official Classical Busan website. Details regarding ticket sales will be announced later.
The performance schedule for the opening festival of the Busan Concert Hall is as follows.
| Performance Title | Date | Venue | Performers |
| Beethoven's Choral Symphony | June 20-21 | Concert Hall | Chung Myung-hoon, Jian Wang, Shoji, APO, Hwang Soo-mi, Bang Shin-je, Kim Seung-jik, Kim Ki-hoon, Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Choir |
| Igudesman & Joo Family Concert | June 22 | Concert Hall | Igudesman & Joo |
| Cho Seong-jin Piano Recital | June 22 | Concert Hall | Cho Seong-jin |
| Sunwoo Ye-kwon & APO | June 23 | Chamber Hall | Sunwoo Ye-kwon, APO |
| Jo Jae-hyuk Organ Recital | June 24 | Concert Hall | Jo Jae-hyuk |
| Chung Myung-hoon & APO | June 25 | Chamber Hall | Chung Myung-hoon, APO |
| Concert Opera 'Fidelio' | June 27-28 | Concert Hall | Chung Myung-hoon, Um Seok-jung, Eric Cutler, Hrachuhi Bassenz, APO |
Expectations of Becoming the Center of Classical Culture in Busan
The Busan Concert Hall is expected to become an important hub for Busan's development as a classical cultural city, going beyond just a performance venue. Together with the Busan Opera House set to open in 2027, it is anticipated to further enhance the performing arts infrastructure in Busan.
The representative of Classical Busan expressed great anticipation, stating, “The Busan Concert Hall will not only showcase world-class classical performances but also provide an open space where music can be enjoyed amidst nature.”
There is much interest in what kind of emotions and experiences the Busan Concert Hall will bring to the citizens. It is expected to play an important role in the development of Busan's cultural and artistic landscape.
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