Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung Whun Chung, Dong-ill Shin – Beethoven·Saint-Saëns·Choi Sunghwan (Live) (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 54:19 minutes | 987 MB | Genre: Classical
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The album includes Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72a, Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 in c minor, Op. 78 “Organ” and Choi Sung-hwan’s Arirang Fantasias performed by Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of maestro Chung Myung-whun.
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Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung Whun Chung – Mahler Symphony No. 9 in D (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:19:55 minutes | 734 MB | Genre: Classical
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For the past 70 years, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (‘The SPO’) has played a leading role in enriching the cultural lives of Korea’s citizens. In 2005, under the inspirational leadership of Maestro Myung-Whun Chung, the orchestra was reborn and this set a new standard for orchestral music in Korea. The SPO performs a wide range of repertoire from Mozart to Messiaen and continues to shatter box office records. Indeed, in 2011 the SPO became Asia’s first orchestra to sign an exclusive worldwide ten-CD contract with the Deutsche Grammophon record label. Impressively, the first two albums that were released instantly went platinum.
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Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Myung Whun Chung – Mahler: Symphony No. 5 (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:12:55 minutes | 683 MB | Genre: Classical
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Recorded live in 2014, one review stated that (the) Seoul Philharmonics Mahler Symphony No.5 fulfilled the high demands of audiences (for Mahler repertoires). Constant efforts of the Orchestra members and Myung-Whun Chungs persuasive interpretation were present. – (Yonhap News).
Like a captain of a giant vessel, Myung-Whun Chungs baton moved skillfully… the Orchestra has grown so much during the years. – (Young Jin Lee, critic).
Following the critically acclaimed Mahler No.9 from last year, this is the fourth Mahler recording of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra with maestro Myung-Whun Chung (earlier releases No. 1, 2 and 9). Reviews for No.9 include This is a stupendous performance. The Seoul Phil produces a rich sound, suited to Chung s Grand conception, and the vocal forces are magnificent. –(BBC Music Magazine).
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Myung Whun Chung – Piano (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 54:59 minutes | 1,02 GB | Genre: Classical
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The ECM New Series debut of Myung Whun Chung features the widely-celebrated conductor as pianist. Recorded at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice, in July 2013, the album marks the first occasion that Chung has recorded solo. In a performer’s note, he describes the album as a gift for younger listeners, as well as a personal thanks to those who share his love of this music. Chung’s touch and sensitivity for dynamics cast a new light on familiar pieces – by Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Schumann and Mozart – as they are experienced in a gently flowing sequence which also serves to highlight affinities between the compositions. Although conducting now fully occupies his professional life, Chung (born 1953 in Seoul) made his debut as pianist with the Seoul Philharmonic at the age of seven. He later studied the piano with Maria Curcio, the last and favourite pupil of Artur Schnabel. In 1974 he was a prize winner in the Tchaikovsky Competition. He then began his career playing piano trios with his sisters, Kyung Wha Chung and Myung Wha Chung.
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