Orchestral Ensemble Seoul
| Orchestral Ensemble Seoul 오케스트라 앙상블 서울 | |
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| Native name | 오케스트라앙상블서울 |
| Short name | OES |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Location | Seoul, Korea |
| Concert hall | Seoul Arts Center |
| Music director | Daniel Gyu-seo Lee |
| Website | Official website |
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The Orchestral Ensemble Seoul (OES) is a South Korean chamber orchestra based in Seoul. Established in 2014, it is one of the finest chamber orchestras in South Korea. The orchestra is the Governmental Arts Organization designated by the Seoul City since 2020. Its Artistic Director and Chief Conductor is Daniel Gyu-seo Lee.
Overview
Established in January 2014, the Orchestral Ensemble Seoul has achieved unprecedented growth with extraordinary musicianship and has been considered one of the most important music groups in Korea. In May 2014, the orchestra held its inaugural concert at the Sejong Centre, conducted by Daniel Gyu-seo Lee. In December of the same year, the orchestra started subscription concerts at the Seoul Arts Center with internationally acclaimed artists including Bomsori Kim, Yeol Eum Son, Attila Jun, Sunhae Im, Hieyon Choi, and Kyung Sun Lee, to name a few.:[1]
In 2020, the Seoul City designated the orchestra as the Governmental Arts Organization. The orchestra is focusing on retaining symphonic repertoires from the period between Mozart and Brahms. Recently the orchestra accomplished the 'Complete Beethoven Symphonies and Piano Concertos' at the Seoul Arts Center. During this cycle, the Eroica Symphony was released as a live album in association with NCM Klassik.[2][3] Currently the orchestra is performing the 'Complete Schumann Symphonies and Concertos.'
Comments
Renowned Finnish music critic Harri Kuusisaari commented on its live recording album as follows:
"...it is surprising to hear such a convincing Beethoven Symphony from this young Korean project orchestra. Lee has everything in his grip and the orchestra follows him enthusiastically."
Grammy Award winning classical producer Michael Fine characterised the sound of the OES[4]
"... stylish, alert, warm, and transparent with so much of the counterpoint beautifully revealed in the most natural way. ..."
After the Korean tour with Lee and the OES, Pianist Yeol Eum Son noted:
"...Korea's Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields."
Conductors
Artistic Directors & Chief Conductors
- Daniel Gyu-seo Lee (2014–present)
Presidents
- Jong-min Kim (President of the Committee; former Minister of the Culture, Republic of Korea / 2016-2018)
- Changsik Lee (acting CEO / 2018–present)
Recordings
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 29 and String Serenade, conducted by Daniel Gyu-seo Lee, NCM Klassik CD 2018.[4]
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, conducted by Daniel Gyu-seo Lee, NCM Klassik CD 2022. (from the 'Beethoven Symphonies Cycle')[2][3]
References
- ↑ "About the Orchestra". Orchestral Ensemble Seoul - Official website. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 Op. 55 "Eroica" / Orchestral Ensemble Seoul / Gyu-seo Lee". NCM Klassik - Official website. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Beethoven: Symphony No.3, Op.55 (Album) / Orchestral Ensemble Seoul / Gyu-seo Lee". Apple Music.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Mozart: Symphony No. 29 & Serenade for Strings / Orchestral Ensemble Seoul / Gyu-seo Lee". NCM Klassik - Official website. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
External links
- Official Korean-language homepage of the Orchestral Ensemble Seoul
- Official English-language homepage of the Orchestral Ensemble Seoul
- Official Korean-language homepage of the conductor Daniel Gyu-seo Lee
- Official English-language homepage of the conductor Daniel Gyu-seo Lee
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