Hic et Nunc! Music Festival

Name: Hic et Nunc! Music Festival
Start: 2026-08-26
End: 2026-08-28
Location: Seoul

The ninth Hic et Nunc! Music Festival was held from August 26 to August 28, 2026, at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall in Seoul. The festival featured classical music performances, including a notable presentation of Mahler songs by tenor Ian Bostridge and Sejong Soloists.

Date: Aug 26-28, 2026
Location: Seoul

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Highlights

Mahler songs by tenor Ian Bostridge
Performance by Sejong Soloists
Concert at Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall

The ninth annual Hic et Nunc! Music Festival took place in Seoul from Tuesday, August 26, to Thursday, August 28, 2026. This classical music event showcased various performances, with a key highlight being a concert at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall.

One of the significant events of the festival was a performance on Wednesday featuring tenor Ian Bostridge and the Sejong Soloists. They presented Gustav Mahler’s song collection "Des Knaben Wunderhorn" and his song cycle "Songs of a Wayfarer." The concert also included Mahler’s arrangement of Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, and Schumann’s String Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 41, No. 1, performed by Sejong Soloists.

Bostridge's performance was noted for its intense emotional immersion, portraying characters with depth rather than focusing solely on vocal polish. The festival provided a platform for both established works and unique interpretations within the chamber music setting.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall; www.koreatimes.co.kr
Area for browsing nearby events: Seoul

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