"Seoul Arts Center Festival Opens with Striking Momentum": Roberto Abbado leads the Korean National Symphony Orchestra in the festival's opening concert

"The opening performance immediately set a high bar. Under the baton of newly appointed music director Roberto Abbado, the National Symphony Orchestra delivered a performance marked by structural clarity and controlled intensity. Pianist Vincent Ong, a standout from the 2025 Chopin Competition, made his Korean debut, drawing strong audience engagement. The encounter between emerging talent and established leadership crystallized the festival’s core narrative."

M.J., Korea New Culture, nc.press

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