OnStage Korea 2023 Season: Second Moon <Moonlight Flows>
OnStage Korea 2023 Season
Second Moon: Moonlight Flows
Monday, June 12 @ 7:00 P.M.
Capital One Hall, The Vault
7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA 22102
Free Admission
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The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) proudly presents acclaimed Korean performance group The Second Moon and their genre-defying, tradition-inspired music in a free concert event at Capital One Hall in Tyson Corner, Va. on Monday June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
This latest showcase in the KCCDC performing arts series OnStage Korea continues the 2023 season’s eye-opening look at trends in popular Korean fusion music—often inspired, but not bound, by tradition.
The Second Moon combines their unique personal style and musical vibes in a dynamic 7-member band, blending Korean pansori, a traditional form of musical storytelling, with traditional Irish music in the form of instruments such as the Irish whistle, bodhran, and mandolin.
The group also represents the cutting-edge of contemporary creative music that can be both popular and commercially viable, producing original CF (commercial film) songs and OST (original sound track) music in Korea and Europe. The band gained recognition in 2006 when they earned both Rookie of the Year and Record of the Year at the Korean Music Awards, and their music was featured in hit K-dramas such as Princess Hours (2006) and Goong S (2007). The line between traditional and pop culture is often blurred in their music, lending a broad appeal, but the immersive audience experience remains paramount.
The Second Moon was formed in 2004 with the aim of enriching listener’s lives with new sensibilities and novel musical experience. To this end, the group incorporates various world folk music traditions, especially Irish-style music. Their goal is to create and play richly textured, fun, and imaginative music for audiences of all ages.
This concert is also among many cultural events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea-United States alliance in 2023 and the longstanding ties of Korean-American friendship. This performance is sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Arts Council Korea (ARKO), Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation (KoTPA). Tickets are free with a reservation.
About the Performers
The Second Moon (stylized 2nd Moon) is a seven-member band formed in 2004 by guitarist Hyunbo Kim following a trip to Ireland where he picked up an interest in the local folk music. The group’s career began in earnest following work on the OST for the popular Korean TV drama Ireland and in 2005 they released their debut album entitled Second Moon.
Incorporating various instruments such as the berimbau, Irish whistle, and mandolin, The Second Moon was selected for the newcomer of the year and record of the year prizes at the 2006 Korean Music Awards. Unusual for a band whose music does not include vocals, the group gained popular recognition and interest as evidenced by their inclusion on the list of Korea’s Top 100 Greatest Music Albums of All Time when they came to the public’s attention in 2006 and the use of their music in the popular TV drama Princess Hours broadcast on MBC.
Although they temporarily disbanded after their early success, The Second Moon regrouped in 2012 and in 2015 released their second album How Have You Been? The following year they released the album Pansori Chunhyangga, a fusion of Korean pansori and world music, which won for best jazz and crossover award at the 2017 Korean Music Awards.
Program
The Moonlight Flows
Modena
Guaire
How Have You Been?
Love Song
Farewell Song
Song of a Farmer
Here comes the Royal Inspector
Kwaejina chingching nane
Second Moon Medley
Featured Musicians
Kim Hyunbo | Guitar, Mandolin
Choi Jinkyung | Keyboard, Accordion
Jo Yunjeong | Violin
Park Jongsun | Drums
Lee Younghoon | Guitar
Oh Danhae | Pansori Vocals
Kim Daseul | Contrabass
About OnStage Korea
OnStage Korea presented by the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. seeks to discover brilliant Korean and Korean-inspired artists and groups performing around the world, giving them an opportunity to showcase their creativity on stage for the American public in the Capital region. The program also fosters international cultural exchange by expanding the visibility of Korean performing arts and artists in mainstream America. Featuring a diverse range of new artists each year, OnStage Korea presents unique, exceptional performances free to the public in and around Washington, D.C.
Email: culturedc@mofa.go.kr
Phone: +1-202-939-5688
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