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“Palace Concert” showcases Korea’s royal palaces and nature as the backdrop of performances in various genres. The show expands the boundaries of traditional culture and strengthen communication with the public in genres of traditional music, popular music, Western music, and contemporary dance.

In 2024, “Palace Concert” comes back with a new performance titled “Music of a Peaceful World by 100 Artists,” performed at Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The concert features 100 artists playing the daegeum (large transverse flute), gayageum (12-stringed zither), and haegeum (two-stringed fiddle).

We invite you to experience the value of cultural heritage through the majestic emotion presented by the dignity of the venue and the performance of 100 artists at the solemn palace of Joseon.

1. Event Information

  ○ Performance : Traditional Korean music performed by 100 artists

  ○ Date and Time : 19:30 – 20:20, Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 5, 2024 / 2 sessions over 2 days

  ○ Runtime : 50 minutes

  ○ Venue : Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace

   * This ticket includes Night Tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace (20:30 – 21:30), areas open for Night Tour may be adjusted.

2. Reservation

  ○ Price : 15,000 won per person / * up to 4 tickets per ID

  ○ Reservations Open : 5 pm, Friday, April 5, 2024

  ○ Reservation Online

    - Site : TicketLink

  ○ Reservation via Phone

    - Eligible for Booking : Ages 65 and up, persons with disabilities, and MPVA-registered patriots and veterans

    - Phone Number : TicketLink Customer Support at 1588-7890

    - Hours : 10:00 - 19:00, weekdays

  ○ Discount

    - Persons with disabilities: 50% discount (Levels 1 – 3: disability card holder and one companion / Levels 4 – 6: disability card holder)

    - MPVA-registered patriots, and veterans: card holder receives 50% discount

    * Failure to bring documentation at entry may result in ticket cancelation, and tickets will NOT be refunded.

3. Program Information - Music of a Peaceful World by 100 Artists

  ○ Chisejieum (治世之音)

    - Music of a Peaceful World (chisejieum) literally means the melody that rules the world, the aspiration of the royal court music of Joseon.

This aspiration embodies the spirit of “Yeominrak” (meaning the king and common people enjoy music together), which aimed to make the world peaceful through music.

Yeominrak is a representative musical piece of the Joseon period, and an excerpt will be performed at the concert.

The program is an hour-long concert that starts with the royal court music “Yeominrak,” and moves onto pieces and jeongak (Korean classical genre), sanjo (solo instrumental), and original compositions that reflect the reigning of a peaceful world with music.

 Three of Korea's official master musicians, gayageum master Lee Ji-young (professor at Seoul National University), daegeum master Kim Jeong-seung (professor at Seoul National University), and haegeum master Noh Eun-ah (professor at Seoul National University), will perform together with 100 performers and students from Seoul National University.

The concert focuses on the three most popular traditional Korean instruments (gayageum, haegeum, and daegeum). All compositions are newly organized to highlight the charms of the instruments and their ensembles.

"Sound of Governing the World" (治世之音)

This phrase means "the music that governs the world," which was the aspiration of the royal court music of the Joseon Dynasty.

  ○ Composition & Arts Director: Yoon Jung-gang

  ○ Program&Instrument

    - Yeominrak (Ensemble of daegeum flute, and string instruments gayageum and haegeum)

    - Byeonjodugeo(Daegum solo and ensemble)

    - Chimhyang Mu(Gayageum solo and ensemble)

    - Ji Young-hee style Haegeum Sanjo(Haegeum solo and ensemble)

    - Taryeong & Gunak Military Band(Ensemble of daegeum flute, and string instruments gayageum and haegeum)

4. Admission

  ○ Time: 18:40~19:15, on the day of performance (notice will be sent to reservation holders)

  ○ Location: K-Royal Culture Festival Information Booth at Heungnyemun Gate Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace

  ○ Reservation holders enters after confirming mobile ticket (smart ticket).

  ○ Note that it takes several minutes on foot to reach Geunjeongjeon Hall, the event venue, from the ticket check-points. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event time.

5. Seating

  ○ Seating is general admissions, seats are available on first-come, first-served basis.

  ○ Reservation is confirmed at the ticket booth before staff directs for entry.

  ○ Please follow the staff’s directions carefully for safety. Viewing may be restricted by security staff for safety.

6. Discounts

  ○ Discounted tickets are only available for reservation via phone. Discounted tickets are non-transferrable. (The reservation holder must attend / please call TicketLink customer support at 1588-7890.)

  ○ Discounts: Persons with disabilities receive 50% discount (Levels 1 – 3: disability card holder and one companion / Levels 4 – 6: disability card holder), MPVA-registered patriots, and veterans receive 50% discount.

  ○ All supporting documentation for discount will be checked on site, please bring valid identification. (MVPA registration card, disability card, etc.)

  ○ Failure to bring documentation or if discount conditions differ, reservation may be canceled on site and tickets will NOT be refunded.

7. Important Notices

  ○ Purchase or Resale of tickets through any channels other than the official ticket seller, TicketLink, is considered illegal and strictly prohibited.

  ○ If such illegal reservation or unfair transaction is discovered, all event reservation will be restricted for the individual.

  ○ Cancelation and refund terms follow TicketLink’s policy. (* Cancelation available until 5 pm, on the day before the performance.)

  ○ Flash photography and tripods are prohibited; bringing food and beverages from outside is prohibited.

  ○ If rainfall of 3 mm or more is forecasted by 4 pm by the Korea Meteorological Administration, the event may be canceled. A notice will be posted via Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation’s social media channels.

  ○ This performance is for ages 7 and up. Children under 7 are restricted from viewing.

  ○ Food, flammable materials and play equipment are restricted for entry as the location is a protected area for cultural heritage.

8. Directions

  ○ Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

  ○ Due to limited spaces available at the paid Gyeongbokgung Palace Parking Lot, we recommend the use of public transportation. (Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Palace Station, Exit 5)

9. Inquiries

  ○ Tickets: TicketLink, Customer Support (1588-7890)

  ○ Event: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, Royal Palace Utilization Program, Call Center (1522-2295)