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Introduction

Bucheon Civic Chorale

Founded in 1988, the Bucheon Civic Chorale, one of Korea’s leading choirs, has led the choral music scene with its fresh and diverse repertoire, continuing its long-standing tradition and history.

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  • BUCHEON CIVIC CHORALE

  • 1988Founding of the Bucheon Civic Chorale

  • 1988Choe Byeong-cheol appointed as the inaugural principal conductor

  • 1990First participation in the World Choir Festival at the Seoul Arts Center

  • 1993The 5th-anniversary celebration concert

  • 1996Bucheon–Kawasaki Friendship City Commemorative Concert

  • 1999Lee Sang-hoon appointed as the 2nd principal conductor

  • 2002Participation in the Jeonju Sori Festival’s Onnuri Choral Festival

  • 2008The Chorus Music Festival in Bucheon celebrating the 20th anniversary of founding

  • 2009First participation in the Seoul International Music Festival (conductors: Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki, Lukasz Borowicz)

  • 2012Jo Ik-hyeon appointed as the 3rd principal conductor

  • 2013The 25th-anniversary celebration concert at Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall

  • 2014-2015Exchange performances in Bakersfield, a friendship city, U.S.A.

  • 2016LA and Bakersfield tour performances in U.S.A

  • 2018The 30th-anniversary commemorative exhibition and relay concerts

  • 2022Kim Sunah appointed as the 4th principal conductor