Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will hold a memorial performance for 'Sakamoto Ryuichi', a master of film music
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will hold a memorial performance for 'Sakamoto Ryuichi', a master of film music
The 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Tribute Concert' in memory of the late film musician Ryuichi Sakamoto will be held at the Jecheon Gymnasium on August 12 through the 19th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival.

"Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence' and 'Rain', etc., will be a special opportunity to enjoy his songs loved by Koreans live.

On August 11th, 'Legend of Rock' performance will be held featuring artists representing Korean rock music, Kim Do-gyun, Kim Tae-won, Lee Geun-hyung, Ham Chun-ho, Kim Jong-seo, young musician Joong-sik (Joong-sik Band), and guitarist Jang Ha-eun. In addition, bassist Lee Tae-yoon, the best collaboration session player in Korea, will be with you to further impress.

The 'Film Concert', which has become the representative performance program of the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, is scheduled to meet the public on August 13th. Director Park Chan-wook's film 'Old Boy' will also be shown in Jecheon this year to mark its 20th anniversary. 'Film Concert-Old Boy' allows you to watch a movie and at the same time enjoy the live sound of a full orchestra.

The performance on August 14th is the 'Film Music OST Concert', featuring the music of the Seoul Grand Philharmonic Orchestra, which celebrated its 28th anniversary this year. You can enjoy the movie music of 'Ennio Morricone', 'Bang Jun-seok', and 'Lee Byung-woo' more abundantly.

Details of the performance and screenings can be found on the YES24 ticket opening page and official website.

The 19th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will be held from August 10th to 15th.

Reporter Lee Ha-neul, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr