In Chosŏn times, blind musicians held official posts and performed for various court ceremonies and rituals. The Korean Traditional Music Orchestra of the Blind was founded in 2011 to revive this tradition of official recognition for sight-impaired musicians.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
6:00 PM | Registration
6:30 PM | Performance
Members: Free with registration
Non-members $10
Students: Free with valid Student ID
Performers:
Kim Soohee, Geomungo
Jung Chul, Percussion
Lee Jinyoung, Percussion
Park Jisun, Daegeum
Lee Hyuna, Court Vocal
Moon Jongseok, Daegeum
Yoon Garam, Pansoree
Byun Jonghyuk, Artistic Director and Haegeum
Choi Dongic, Director
Guest Artist: Park Gyeongmin, Piri
