Sennheiser Successfully Concludes Humanities Lecture Concert 'True Sound of Classic'

[Photo 1] A scene where a teacher and student have grown into fellow performers and share the stage together.

A performance that unfolded the lives of composers and the stories of the era embedded in 19th-century Romantic music through commentary and chamber music performances was held in Seoul. Musicians who were once connected as teacher and student took the stage together as fellow performers to present works by composers such as Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky.

German audio brand Sennheiser announced on the 30th that it held the 'True Sound of Classic: Son Il-hoon's Humanities Lecture Concert,' a customer invitation event, at the Prugio Art Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the 29th.

This performance was conducted in a lecture concert format, combining classical music with humanities lectures. The program was structured to explain the historical background at the time of composition, the relationships between musicians, and the characteristics embedded in the works before the pieces were performed.

Composer Son Il-hoon took charge of the commentary. Focusing on 19th-century Romantic music, Son introduced the backgrounds of each work's creation, the interactions between composers, and their musical modes of expression.

Seven performers participated in the concert, including violinists Yoon Eun-sol and Lee Ho-jung, violists Kim Se-jun and Jung Hyun-jin, cellists Lee Ho-chan and Jang Ju-ha, and pianist Jung Young-hwan.

Notably, performers who were once in a teacher-student relationship appeared on stage together as fellow musicians. Performers from different generations formed a chamber music ensemble to carry out the performance.

The repertoire was primarily selected from the chamber music works of Romantic era composers such as Schumann, Brahms, Dvořák, Arensky, and Tchaikovsky.

[Photo Description] Composer Son Il-hoon conducting the humanities lecture concert with commentary.

The works of these composers are major repertoires that demonstrate the musical trends of 19th-century Europe, and the performance conveyed the backgrounds of how the music was created through commentary for each piece.

Before the performances, composer Son explained the relationships between the composers and the characteristics of the works. The sequence was organized so that the lecture and performance would flow seamlessly, allowing the audience to listen to the commentary before enjoying the actual performances.

Sennheiser Korea explained that this event was prepared to convey the historical and cultural context of music. They stated that the program was designed to move beyond simple listening and allow the audience to understand the lives of the composers and the stories embedded in their works.

The spirit of Sennheiser's brand slogan, 'Hear More,' was also reflected in the performance. The company conducted the event as a customer invitation program that combines music appreciation with humanities commentary.

Composer Son Il-hoon said, "Just as Schumann paved the way for Brahms, thanks to the deep support of Sennheiser and neu, we were able to create an opportunity for a musical legacy where a teacher and student meet as colleagues on one stage. I am grateful to present such a meaningful stage with Sennheiser and neu, where Korean classical performers can dream of the future."

A Sennheiser official stated, "The brand slogan 'Hear More' carries the meaning of going beyond the technical reproduction of sound to convey the artist's intention and the context embedded in the music. Through this performance, we hope that the audience can understand the stories within classical music and have a deeper appreciation experience."