The Seoul-designated professional arts group Academy Passion and Sharing will hold its 22nd regular concert on October 7 at Sejong Cultural Hall, themed around ESG's 'Project IX'.
Key points
•'ESG Project IX' concert features works by Sophia Gubaidulina
•World premieres of new human-AI collaboration pieces
•Theme focuses on respect and care in diverse musical performances
Since 2020, the group has explored social values through music. This ninth project focuses on 'Respect and Care,' centered around works by contemporary music maestro Sophia Gubaidulina.
The performance will include the Korean premiere of Gubaidulina's 'Sieben Worte (Seven Words),' a new work from composer Eun-su Yi under the APS commission, titled 'The Wee Folk (Small People),' and the world premiere of a 2026 HUAI (Human & AI) Project selection by young composer Min-yeon Hwang called 'Voiceless.'
This stage will revisit the meaning of 'Respect and Care' through music that brings together different eras, cultures, and instruments, as well as human-AI collaboration. Tickets are available for purchase at Sejong Cultural Hall and NOL Interpark (all seats priced at 30,000 won).