Ju Gwang-deok, Namyangju Mayor, Shares Classical Emotion With Future Generations

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Namyangju Mayor Ju Gwang-deok attended the concert 'Music Stories Told by Older Sisters and Brothers Ⅲ' hosted by Gyeonggi DN Orchestra Inc. at Dasan Art Hall on the 12th.

The concert was organized to provide diverse segments of boys and girls—including preschoolers, children with developmental disabilities, and children from multicultural families—with opportunities to experience classical music, while conveying the joy of sharing and empathy to the performers.

The city sponsored this concert, which is the third held following 2019 and 2024, with the Namyangju City Welfare Foundation, Share of Love, and Kids Education Talk Talk participating as cooperating organizations.

The performance took place under the baton of conductor Kang Jong-heon, with DN Youth of Gyeonggi DN Orchestra and the Gyeonggi DN Project Orchestra performing together on stage.

The diverse repertoire included △the overture 'Toreador March' from the opera 'Carmen' as the opening △a duet featuring two cellos by Kim Ji-hoon (Donghwa High School 1st year) and Gu Gyo-hyun (Gaun Middle School 3rd year) △the 'Do-Re-Mi Song' and Disney medley, among others. The performance was held free of charge for all spectators, with children aged 3 and older filling the seats.

Gyeonggi DN Orchestra Inc. is a professional performance ensemble that has conducted various projects for cultural development, including △instrument donations △collaborations with local musicians △visiting performances.

Director Cho Eun-ryeong stated, "Going forward, we will continue to bring the joy and emotion of music to children and youth, provide collaboration opportunities to local musicians, and contribute to the development of regional arts and culture through diverse cultural events."

Meanwhile, Mayor Ju Gwang-deok expressed, "I extend my deep gratitude to Director Cho Eun-ryeong and all the orchestra members for providing emotion through beautiful classical melodies," and added, "The city will continue to support various performances and programs so that citizens from diverse walks of life can experience more arts and culture."