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Introduction

Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra

History

Ever since being founded in 1988, the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra has gained attention for their constant, innovative approaches. With their strong performances and wide repertoire, they have grown into a top orchestra that can perform not only in Korea but also overseas.

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  • BUCHEON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

  • 1988The Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra was founded (Founding Principal Conductor: Seo Hoon)

  • 1989Im Hun-Jeong became the 1st Principal Conductor

  • 1989Participated in the 2nd Korean Orchestra Festival for the first time

  • 1991Performed all Mozart piano concertos

  • 1999-2003Performed all Mahler symphonies for the first time in Korea

  • 1999-2003Premiered 20th century pieces such as Schönberg’s and Bartok’s pieces and performed all Brahms symphonies

  • 2002Was invited to play at the Asia Orchestra Week

  • 2005Was awarded the Hoam Prize in Art

  • 2006Was invited to play at Kawasaki City (at the Kawasaki Music Hall)

  • 2007-2013Performed all Bruckner symphonies

  • 2014Toured in three European countries (the Musikverein Hall in Vienna, the Smetana Hall in Prague and the Hercules Hall in Munich)

  • 2015Park Young-min became the 2nd Principal Conductor

  • 2016Was invited to perform at La Folle Journee de Kanazawa (Ishikawa Ongakudo Concert Hall)

  • 2018Held the 30th Anniversary Concert and the Relay Concert

  • 2019Started construction on the Permanent Classic Concert Hall

  • 2019Toured in Europe (Berlin Philharmonic Hall and Cologne Philharmonic Hall in Germany and the Mets Arsenal Hall in France)

  • 2021Chang Yun-Sung became the 3rd Principal Conductor