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October 20, 2026

Seoul Philharmonic Breaks New Ground in Van Zweden’s 4th Season

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra is shaking things up in 2027 by performing the same program three nights in a row—a bold move no Korean orchestra has tried before. The season centers on Beethoven's 200th death anniversary, featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5, Beethoven's opera 'Fidelio,' and Symphony No. 9. CEO Jung Jae-wal says growing demand for performances makes this experimental run possible.
Why It Matters
If you love classical music in Seoul, this signals the orchestra is expanding its reach and testing bigger ambitions—meaning more chances to catch world-class performances.
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