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Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra Appoints First Composers-in-Residence

Designed to foster long-term collaborations, the residency will broaden the orchestra’s repertoire with premieres scheduled through 2026.

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Overview

  • The orchestra has named Lee Hanurij, Kim Hyun-seob and Lee Go-woon as its first composers-in-residence, marking a milestone in its 60-year history.
  • The open-ended residency allows the composers to contribute to regular concerts, chamber music series and other projects beginning June 2025.
  • Eighteen-year-old Lee Hanurij, winner of the JoongAng Music Concours and the Bartók World Competition, will debut “Unselected Ambient Loops 25-26” in April 2026.
  • Kim Hyun-seob and Lee Go-woon, both with deep roots in traditional Korean music, are slated to unveil their new works in November 2025.
  • The program is part of the orchestra’s anniversary celebrations and aims to cultivate a sustainable repertoire while pushing the boundaries of traditional Korean orchestral music.