The Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival has drawn to a close. In addition to performances by world renowned musicians, amateurs got the chance to be evaluated by experts. Joseph Kim reports.




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Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju City

[하모니카 연주 10초]
“harmonica music: 10 seconds "

Rhythmical sounds from a harmonica resonates in the quiet rural warehouse.

The orchestrated children’s song is delicate and rich. It brings listeners back to their childhood.

[플릇 연주 10초 ]
“Flute music: 10 seconds”

The flute performance to a piano accompaniment leads to a climax and captivates the listeners.

The flutist is absorbed in the music.

This is the first “Addendum Concert” organized by the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival.

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‘Addendum Concerts’ at libraries, galleries, cafes

The Addendum Concerts held at local libraries, galleries or cafes are events that islanders and tourists can easily access.

INTERVIEW
Choi Yu-jin / Musician
My performances have been rather formal. But here, the stage is very close to the audience. I enjoyed the intimacy.
[인터뷰 최유진 / 연주자 ]
"격식이 갖춰진 곳에서 연주를 많이 했었는데 이렇게 관객들과 호흡할 수 있고 숨소리도 다 들리는 거리에서 연주하니 참 좋았어요."

INTERVIEW
Seo Eun-yeong / Musician
We could practice harder when preparing for this performance. The members of our club harmonized. I like it.
[인터뷰 서은영 / 연주자]
"이번을 계기로 연습도 더 많이하게 되고 탄력도 받고 회원들간의 마음도 하나가 되는 것도 참 좋은 것 같아요."

The Addendum Concert is composed of 80 small concerts held at 30 neighborhood spaces.

The concert is popular among musicians. Many more than expected have applied for the participation in the smaller venues.

INTERVIEW
Han So-ri / Festival organizing committee
Many musicians want to play in the performances between August 4 and the 16, and many people and businesses offered free venues, as well.
[인터뷰 한소리 / 제주국제관악조직위원회 운영기획 담당]
"참여하시는 분도 많고 공간도 (제공하는) 참여가 많다보니까 8월 4일부터 16일까지 진행하게 됐습니다."

The Jeju International Wind Concours has been held for the same period of the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival. More than 200 wind musicians from 11 countries have participated in the concours.

The event gives opportunities to stand on stage for not only professional musicians but also amateurs.

INTERVIEW
Kim Yeong-ryul / Chairperson, Jeju International Wind Concours
A number of small concerts were held across the island and became a part of islanders’ lives. I think Jeju has become a place of art.
[인터뷰 김영률 제주국제관악콩쿠르 심사위원장 ]
"더작은 음암회가 제주도 곳곳을 찾아다니며 하는 연주가 아주 생활화된 것 같습니다. 제 생각에 제주가 문화의 도시가 됐구나 (생각이 듭니다.)

[Reporter] Joseph Kim
[Camera] Hyeon Gwang-hoon

Professional and amateur musicians get closer to the audience and enrich the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival.

Joseph Kim, KCTV