Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, who made history in 2017 as the first South Korean to win the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, is the guest for Episode 325 of Curtain Call. Recently, he released an album featuring the works of Franz Liszt, filled with songfulness and drama that go beyond brilliant technique. He has also taken the stage for high-profile events such as the opening concert of the PyeongChang Music Festival and a commemorative concert honoring the 25th anniversary of Chung Ju-yung's passing, alongside fellow pianists Sunwook Kim, Seong-Jin Cho, and Yunchan Lim. Furthermore, he was honored with the Performance Award at the Daewon Music Awards, the most prestigious accolades in South Korea's classical music scene.
From his past days as a "livelihood-driven" competition participant to changes in his perspective on Liszt, and behind-the-scenes stories from the stage featuring the so-called four piano "kings," dive into a candid conversation with Yekwon Sunwoo, an artist who dreams of lifelong growth. You will likely fall for his unexpected charm, which blends earnestness with a quirky wit. A sneak peek of his masterful performances of Liszt's masterpieces and live footage from the PyeongChang Music Festival opening concert will also be revealed.
♪ Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 (Live from the PyeongChang Music Festival Opening Concert)_Footage provided by Hankyung Arte TV, PyeongChang Great Mountains Music Festival
♪ Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase
♪ Liszt: Widmung (Liebeslied) (Arranged from Schumann's song)
(Hosted by Kim Soo-hyun, SBS Culture Professional Reporter, and Lee Byung-hee, Announcer | Guest: Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo | Filmed by Oh Se-gwan | Recorded & Filmed by Yoo Kyu-yeon | Edited by Kim Young-wook, Jung Yong-hee)
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