Korean classical music will resonate in Brussels, Belgium.
The Arts Council Korea (Arco) announced that its affiliated group, the Arco Ensemble, will perform at a special invitation event at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels on June 11 at 1 p.m. local time.
This concert is organized at the official invitation of the European Parliament's Secretariat. It will take place in the 'Esplanade Solidarność 1980' lounge, a central hub for European politics and diplomacy, with around 100 attendees, including Members of the European Parliament, diplomatic representatives, parliamentary officials, and visitors.
The performance will feature a special program requested by the Parliament, including Dmitri Shostakovich's 'Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57.' This piece is recognized for its musical narrative that embodies tension and reconciliation, anguish and hope. The deep ensemble created by the piano and string quartet aims to convey values of empathy and solidarity that transcend boundaries.
Founded in 2024, the Arco Ensemble is a project-based group composed of young Korean classical musicians active around the world. The ensemble promotes a self-governance model where members take the lead in operations and creative processes. As Arco supports the next generation of musicians in gaining diverse experiences on international stages, the Arco Ensemble has engaged in various cultural diplomacy activities across North America and Europe, including a successful performance at the opening of the 'World AI Film Festival (WAIFF 2026)' in Cannes, France, in April.
Arco stated, "We will convey a message of unity through the language of music at a key hub of the European Union, and we expect this will expand the pan-European artistic network and create sustainable opportunities for Korean artists in Europe."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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