The National Chorus Of Korea Drop New Album

Mari 2 years ago

The National Chorus of Korea release their new album, Voices of Solace.

The National Chorus of Korea has released its latest album Voices of Solace. The album includes 11 tracks, including the focus single, “새야 새야 (Saeya Saeya)” with an accompanying music video.

Voices of Solace centers around classical music, and also includes traditional Korean music and Korean folk songs. The project is led by Artistic Director Dr. Euijoong Yoon and includes works composed by Lee Youngjo, Woo Hyowon, Oh Byunghee, and Cho Hyeyoung. The focus track “새야새야 (Saeya Saeya)” is composed by Oh Byunghee and is a reinterpretation of the Korean folk song “Bird, Bird, Bird, Bird”, made popular during Korea’s Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894. The accompanying music video features the chorus in a celestial backdrop, and highlights elements such as landscapes and dance unique to Korean culture.

About The National Chorus Of Korea

The National Chorus of Korea (NCK), South Korea’s first professional chorus and choral leader, was founded in 1973 in order to pursue the professional and artistic aspects of choral singing. It became independent as an art organization under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2000. As a foundation corporation, the chorus has accomplished numerous achievements such as subscription concerts, project concerts, provincial concerts, overseas concerts, guest appearances, official events, and so on. The chorus has developed new Korean choral works that express distinct vocal and musical styles portraying many of the special characteristics of Korean culture, alongside interpretations of other various styles of music. The NCK has elevated Korean choral music to a professional level, which has served as the motivation for developing the chorus to become one of the world’s greatest vocal music groups. The members of the chorus have greatly contributed to the field of vocal music in Korea. The chorus has been invited to Europe, the United States, China, and Japan, providing the chorus with the opportunity to become more globalized through the experience of performing abroad. Currently, the chorus is being led by 11th Artistic Director, Dr. Euijoong Yoon.