Sounds of Korea
- Public Event
| Presented By: | Caltech Committee on Institute Programs |
Drums of Ecstasy and the mesmerizing Fan Dance are among the repertoire of Sounds of Korea. Interpreting folk music and music of the classical Korean court, this ensemble uses a wide variety of beautifully crafted instruments and colorful costumes in a stunning presentation of traditional performances.
Sounds of Korea is the performing group of the New York-based Korean Traditional Performing Arts Association (KTPAA), which consists of a Dance Troupe, an Instrumental Chamber Ensemble and a Percussion Ensemble. Sounds of Korea specializes in Korean traditional performing arts, the repertoire of which spans a vast range of styles and settings, from classical court music and dance traditions, to theatrical masked dances, popular narrative vocal arts, solo instrumental folk genres as well as farmer s percussion music and dances. Under the direction of dancer Sue Yeon Park, and composer/ethnomusicologist Ju-Yong Ha, the organization has long hosted and performed in major concert venues around the northeast, including Lincoln Center and various national festival stages.
www.ktpaa.org
Study Guide (PDF)
| Sounds of Korea will also perform in a special one-hour school-day performance at 10:00 AM. |
| Season Sponsor: | Caltech Employees Federal Credit Union |