This past weekend, Sejong Soloists, the premier conductor-less ensemble whose fans include Hilary Rodham Clinton, celebrated their 15th anniversary with a vivacious rendition of ``The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.'' In addition to Astor Piazzolla's take on Vivaldi's famous seasonal song, the original work by Vivaldi and other floral inspirations of the Baroque period will continue lightening up the new season.
The Korean Chamber Orchestra, the country's foremost chamber ensemble, celebrates its 44th anniversary with a star-studded Baroque concert March 25 at Seoul Arts Center. Just having completed an acclaimed tour in Germany last month, the orchestra promises a dreamy night of things classic, rare and even new.
Violinist Magdalena Rezler, who has championed various international events such as the Queen Elisabeth in Brussels, will join the orchestra for Vivaldi's timeless ``Four Seasons,'' the first time in seven years that the orchestra will play the sometimes ``overplayed'' work.
World celebrated cellist Gary Hoffman will also appear as a special guest for Cello Concerto in A Minor, Wq. 170, a lesser known work by C.P.E. Bach. Furthermore, concertgoers can look forward to the world premiere of Kang Sukhi's ``Talchum'' or ``Danse de Masques (Mask Dance)'' for String Orchestra.
The Korea Chamber Orchestra is the oldest ensemble of its kind in the country and will participate in more European music festivals through 2011.
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