“Full of shock and fun”… Remove your serious expression and smile! at a classical concert

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Friends of Music

‌ “the Irish writer Oscar Wilde said, ‘Sarcasm is the​ lowest form of wit, but⁣ the highest ‌level of ⁣intellectual expression.’⁢ “We invite you to ‍a concert filled with all‍ kinds of humor, ‍humor, ⁤satire and sarcasm.” (Koo Ja-eun, Artistic ⁣Director ⁤of Friends of Music)
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The ⁢chamber music‌ group ‘Friends of Music’, which celebrates ​its 12th anniversary this year, will hold⁤ its year-end concert and 29th ‍regular concert at the ⁢IBK Chamber Hall ‍of the​ Seoul Arts ⁢Centre ​on the 15th. The title is ‘Why so serious?’ ‌On the poster, under the title text, which had no decoration whatsoever,​ it was ​written in English, ‘Due to stress,⁢ there is ​no nice poster this‌ time.’

The program was filled with Mozart’s ‘Musical joke’ K522,Shedrin’s ​’Three Funny Pieces for Piano Trio’,Kabalevsky’s ‘Comedian Suite for Four Hands’,and PDQ bach’s ‘Viola Sonata for ‌Four Hands’.

⁣⁤ ⁤ ⁣‘Musical⁣ Joke’ is a song composed by Mozart to⁤ ridicule low-level musicians, and it contains⁢ funny mistakes that amateur composers and performers tend to ⁢make. The Comedian ⁢Suite is a piece written ⁢by Soviet composer Kabalevsky for a comical play for children,and contains not⁢ only laughter but also ⁣sharp​ satire.
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“Full of shock and fun”… Remove your serious expression and smile! at a classical concert
Friends of Music

⁢ PDQ Bach is ⁣the name of a fictitious​ composer created by⁣ American composer ⁢and satirist ⁤Peter Schieke, ⁤based on the fact that there were many composers among the ‍sons of Johann Sebastian bach, known as ‘The​ Great ​Bach’.‌ It comically mocks a variety of music, not only from⁣ the era ‍of Bach’s sons but also today’s music.

ja-eun Koo,Artistic Director of Friends of‌ Music,said,“We decided on‌ the concept of the concert to encourage people to forget their serious expressions​ and laugh at ease during times of difficult times⁤ such as the economic ‍downturn.” ⁣He added, “It is a combination of shock⁢ and so-called ‘great⁣ joy + fun.’ “You can look forward ‍to this performance, especially as the performers’ performances will appear,” he said. Performers who make up the pillars⁤ of the domestic performance industry, including⁣ violin Kim​ Da-mi, Lim Do-kyung, viola Kim Sang-jin and Lee Hae-su, cello Hong

Chae-won and Shim Jun-ho, horn Lee Seok-jun and Kim Hong-bak, and piano ⁢Moon Jae-won and Park ​Jin-hyung,⁤ are expected to‌ join in ‘throwing away face and⁣ producing laughter.’ 1668-1352, 1544-1555

Yoo Yun-jong, cultural reporter [email protected]

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  • How does‌ Koo Ja-eun plan ⁣to engage the⁣ audience with comedic elements during the‌ concert?

    Interview:‍ Unpacking Humor ⁣in Music with Koo Ja-eun, ​artistic Director of Friends of Music

    Time.news Editor: Welcome, Koo Ja-eun. It’s great to have you here today‌ to discuss your upcoming concert, “Why So Serious?” and the comedic​ aspects intertwined‍ with classical music. ‌I have to‌ say, the concept of humor in​ a ⁣chamber music concert ⁣is quite intriguing. How ⁣did the idea come about?

    Koo⁤ Ja-eun: Thank you for having me! The idea originally sparked from our need to address the‍ frequently enough serious nature of classical music. As Oscar Wilde famously⁤ said, “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but the⁢ highest level of intellectual expression.” We ⁣wanted to take that thought and use it as⁣ the foundation for our concert.In today’s world, ‍filled with⁣ stress, we decided it was time to celebrate humor through music.

    Time.news Editor: That’s a refreshing viewpoint! The program‌ includes pieces like Mozart’s “Musical ​Joke.” ‍Can you share more about​ how humor is expressed in this particular piece?

    Koo Ja-eun: Absolutely! Mozart’s “Musical Joke” is a brilliant ⁢example of how music can poke⁢ fun at musicianship. It’s filled⁤ with deliberate mistakes and unexpected twists intended ​to showcase the folly of uninspired or low-level musicians.By including ‌it in our concert,​ we’re directly inviting the audience​ to appreciate the lighter side of classical music—it’s⁣ both clever and‍ silly.

    time.news Editor: It sounds like a fantastic way‍ to engage with the ⁤audience. I also noticed your concert program features works ⁤by composers like ⁣Shedrin,Kabalevsky,and PDQ Bach. How⁢ does their music contribute ⁢to the‌ humorous theme of the⁤ concert?

    Koo Ja-eun: ⁤Each of these composers brings their unique sense of humor to the‍ music. Shedrin’s “Three ​Funny Pieces for Piano Trio” features quirky rhythms and playful melodies, while Kabalevsky’s “Comedian Suite for Four Hands” ‍is practically designed to make you laugh. And, of​ course, PDQ Bach, ​a parody of Bach’s style, thrives on satire, poking fun at classical music​ conventions. Integrating these pieces⁤ allows us ‍to create a rich tapestry of humor that resonates with various audiences.

    Time.news Editor: That’s interesting! The title of your concert and the ⁢intentionally‌ minimalist poster carries a playful message about stress and creativity. How do you see this connection playing out during the ⁢concert?

    Koo⁣ Ja-eun: We’re all under notable pressure, ​whether it’s from ⁣work,⁤ school, or ​life in‌ general. By leaning⁣ into the absurdity of stress with our title and poster, ​we​ hope⁤ to create a ⁣relaxed atmosphere. The goal is for audiences to embrace the imperfections of life, much like the‌ imperfections in the music we’ll perform. ‌We encourage laughter, light-heartedness, and a sense of community, reminding everyone that music is about joy, not perfection.

    Time.news Editor: I love that sentiment! ​Humor can indeed break down barriers and connect⁤ us on a different level. What do you hope the audience ‍takes​ away from this experience?

    Koo Ja-eun: More than anything, I hope they⁢ leave with a smile! We want them to realize that classical music isn’t ​always solemn ⁤or austere.‍ It can be playful,whimsical,and above​ all,a joyous celebration of ​life.If we can elicit a few ‍laughs and create a space where people feel free to​ enjoy themselves,⁣ then ‌I believe we’ve achieved ​our goal.

    Time.news Editor: Thank you, Koo Ja-eun, for sharing‌ your thoughts ⁢with us today. I’m certainly looking forward to‍ “Why So Serious?” and experiencing the humor​ embedded in ⁢these incredible musical pieces.

    Koo Ja-eun: Thank you for having me! I hope ⁢to see you at the concert—let’s ⁤have some fun ⁢with music together!

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