Pianist Cho Seong-jin performs in the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall in Poland on March 1, 2016 (Image : Yonhap)
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean Chopin competition winner has charmed concertgoers in the famous composer’s home country of Poland.
Cho Seong-jin, who won the prestigious 17th international Frederic Chopin piano competition in October, visited the country four months later. His visit coincided with the 206th anniversary of Chopin’s birthday.’
Fans give a standing ovation to pianist Cho Seong-jin on March 1, 2016. (Image : Yonhap)
In the concert, held in the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall on Tuesday and attended by a thousand classical music lovers, tickets were sold out early on and some of the attendees, who couldn’t reserve a seat, stood to watch the performance. The concert finished in a burst of applause and fans gave him a standing ovation. Afterward around 600 fans waited in line to get his autograph, according to the Korean council in Poland.’
Pianist Cho Seong-jin signs autographs for fans in Poland on March 1, 2016.(Image : Yonhap)
The next day around 120 people attended a photo exhibition showing Cho’s performances during the October competition.
Hong Ji-in, Korean ambassador to Poland, opened the exhibition by saying, “March 1 is very meaningful as the day marks Chopin’s birthday and Korea’s Independence Day.”
“There are many things in common between the two culturally rich countries, and I believe Cho’s victory was meant to be,” the ambassador said. “The two countries can deepen their bilateral relations through Cho.”
(Yonhap)
