K-Arts to Present the 18^th KNUA Bach Week

The School of Music at K-Arts will host the 18^th KNUA Bach Week from April 20 to 23 at  Lee Kang Sook Hall on the Seocho campus.

This year’s Bach Week features a diverse lineup of lectures, recitals, chamber concerts, and a cantata performance, all celebrating the musical legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 and 23, and at 7 p.m. on April 21 and 22.

The festival opens on April 20 with a lecture by Professor Oh Jakyung, titled “Bach meets Buxtehude,” exploring Bach’s musical journey alongside that of Dietrich Buxtehude. On April 21, student performers will present an regular organ concert showcasing their interpretations of J.S. Bach’s Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes.

A Baroque chamber music concert will follow on the 22^nd, leading to a grand finale on April 23 with a performance of Bach’s cantata by the KNUA Chamber Choir and Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Kim Hongsoo. The concert will feature soloists Hong Haeran and Sung Miree (soprano), Jung Minho (countertenor), Ryu Seunggak (tenor), and Yang Jongsu (bass).

Bringing together both student and professional performers, this year’s event aims to showcase diverse interpretations of Bach’s works and the faculty’s scholarly insights into his music.

Admission is free and open to audiences of elementary school age and above. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that photography and video recording are prohibited.