Jung-Hack Seo
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Chinese：徐 廷學 Hangle:서정학 Japanese:ソ・ジョンハク】
Performance Name in Japan: SEO(せお) Classical Vocalist
After graduated from Seoul National University
, Jung-Hack Seo entered the Curtis Institute of Music
.
The New York Times Dated on April 3, 1996 http://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/03/arts/music-review-a-chance-to-sing-at-the-met-for-nine-young-hopefuls.html?scp=1&sq=Jung-Hack%20Seo&st=cse
He debuted with the San Francisco Opera
in 1993 where he was the First Asian singer to win the Schwabache Family Award.
In 1996, Seo went on to win the Metropolitan Opera Competition and enter the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Development Program.
In 1997, he performed the title role in "Ill Barbiere di Siviglia" and other programs with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
In 1997, he entered the Operalia, The World Opera Competition
and placed second.
He has performed with numerous world class opera companies besides the Metropolitan Opera, such as the Wiener Staatsoper. The Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Connecticut Grand Opra, Tulsa Opera, the Dallas Opera, The San Francisco Opera ad the Opera of the Pacific.
He studied under In-Young Lee, Marlena Malas, Renata Scotto, Robert Merill.
2004 Oct. Lucia Di Lanmermoor at Seoul Arts Center http://www.sac.or.kr/eng/bannerPage.jsp?htmlURL=/eng/lab2004/lucia/info.html
performed with Tokyo Philharmony Orchestra ,Conducted by Mr. Park Sang-Hyun
2009 July 17 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.2 l'Indicatore stradale poi l'amore at Ginza Oji Hall
2009 July 14 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.2 l'Indicatore stradale poi l'amore at Kyoto Concert Hall
2009 April 10 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.1 La Confession at Ginza Oji Hall
2009 March 6 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Prelude Svegliando at Saloon Tezzerra
2008 March and May Gala Concert>br>
2004 December 19 "Beethoven No.9 At Tokorozawa"
Other than Korea : Produce and management by WINNINGRUN CO., Ltd. ( Dated on Dec 09 2009 )
Performance Name in Japan: SEO(せお) Classical Vocalist
1990s and 2000s
South Korean Baritone to Perform with the Metropolitan Opera Company (1997–98).After graduated from Seoul National University
Seoul National University
Seoul National University , colloquially known in Korean as Seoul-dae , is a national research university in Seoul, Korea, ranked 24th in the world in publications in an analysis of data from the Science Citation Index, 7th in Asia and 42nd in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings...
, Jung-Hack Seo entered the Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Opera, and Professional Studies Certificate in Opera. According to statistics compiled by U.S...
.
The New York Times Dated on April 3, 1996 http://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/03/arts/music-review-a-chance-to-sing-at-the-met-for-nine-young-hopefuls.html?scp=1&sq=Jung-Hack%20Seo&st=cse
He debuted with the San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera is an American opera company, based in San Francisco, California.It was founded in 1923 by Gaetano Merola and is the second largest opera company in North America...
in 1993 where he was the First Asian singer to win the Schwabache Family Award.
In 1996, Seo went on to win the Metropolitan Opera Competition and enter the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist Development Program.
In 1997, he performed the title role in "Ill Barbiere di Siviglia" and other programs with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
In 1997, he entered the Operalia, The World Opera Competition
Operalia, The World Opera Competition
Operalia, The World Opera Competition is an annual international competition for young opera singers. Founded in 1993 by renowned tenor Plácido Domingo, the competition has helped launch the careers of several important artists, such as Brian Asawa, José Cura, Joyce DiDonato, Elizabeth Futral, Inva...
and placed second.
He has performed with numerous world class opera companies besides the Metropolitan Opera, such as the Wiener Staatsoper. The Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Connecticut Grand Opra, Tulsa Opera, the Dallas Opera, The San Francisco Opera ad the Opera of the Pacific.
He studied under In-Young Lee, Marlena Malas, Renata Scotto, Robert Merill.
2000s - present
2006 Don Carlo at Seoul Arts Center http://www.sac.or.kr/eng/program/Details.jsp?prog_id=107382004 Oct. Lucia Di Lanmermoor at Seoul Arts Center http://www.sac.or.kr/eng/bannerPage.jsp?htmlURL=/eng/lab2004/lucia/info.html
Performance in Japan
2010 June 11 "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.3 Finale The Road To Music at Bunkamura Orchard Hallperformed with Tokyo Philharmony Orchestra ,Conducted by Mr. Park Sang-Hyun
2009 July 17 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.2 l'Indicatore stradale poi l'amore at Ginza Oji Hall
2009 July 14 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.2 l'Indicatore stradale poi l'amore at Kyoto Concert Hall
2009 April 10 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Vol.1 La Confession at Ginza Oji Hall
2009 March 6 Solo Concert "REINCARNAZIONE" Prelude Svegliando at Saloon Tezzerra
2008 March and May Gala Concert>br>
2004 December 19 "Beethoven No.9 At Tokorozawa"
Management
In Japan: SEO MUSICA UNITA(Self management house) supported by WINNINGRUN MUSICA(WINNINGRUN Co., Ltd.)Other than Korea : Produce and management by WINNINGRUN CO., Ltd. ( Dated on Dec 09 2009 )
External links
- SEO MUSICA UNITA: The Official Web Site Korean & Japanese.
- KBS Open concert: http://www.kbs.co.kr/end_program/1tv/enter/openconcert_old/index.html
- Operalia, The World Opera CompetitionOperalia, The World Opera CompetitionOperalia, The World Opera Competition is an annual international competition for young opera singers. Founded in 1993 by renowned tenor Plácido Domingo, the competition has helped launch the careers of several important artists, such as Brian Asawa, José Cura, Joyce DiDonato, Elizabeth Futral, Inva...
- The American Russian Youth Orchestra in Concert http://www.townhallrecords.com/cgi-bin/townhall.pl?artist=175&name=Jung-Hack%20Seo