Uiwang Citizens Find Healing Through Music on Apartment Balconies

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Uiwang City held a "Balcony Healing Concert" on the 17th to comfort citizens exhausted by COVID-19 and relieve psychological stress through a concert that residents can enjoy within apartment complexes.

The performance was conducted by Dream World Philharmonic Orchestra, a classical music group in Uiwang City, held in two sessions—morning and afternoon—at Moraksan Modern Apartments in Omokdong and Hyosung Harrington Place Phase 1 Apartments in Hakuidong.

Residents who came to enjoy the performance watched while wearing masks and maintaining distance, or enjoyed the music from their home balconies.

Led by conductor Jang Myeong-geun, Dream World Philharmonic Orchestra selected popular pieces including "Autumn" from Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," "Besame Mucho," "Champs-Élysées," "Thunder and Lightning Polka," as well as works by Korean vocalist Professor Kim Min-gi including "White Crane" (from drama "Sandglass" OST), "A Beautiful Day in October," and "Forgotten Season."

One resident who attended the concert said, "This was a precious time that soothed our longing for concert culture during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic," adding, "I earnestly hope that through this concert, we can gather strength and return to ordinary daily life."

Uiwang City Mayor Kim Sang-don said, "I hope the concert helps relieve residents' psychological stress even a little."

Meanwhile, upcoming balcony concerts are scheduled at ▲Dongah Ecoville on the 21st ▲Daewoo I'an and Banado Bora Phase 2 on the 24th ▲Mugunghwa Seonkyung on the 29th ▲Obongsan Village Phase 1 and Humansia Phase 1 on the 31st.