{"id":105075,"date":"2026-11-13T13:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T04:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/?page_id=105075"},"modified":"2026-11-13T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T04:25:08","slug":"prizewinner-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/prizewinner-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Prizewinner Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;20&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-wayh&#8221; back_image=&#8221;105011&#8243; back_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;color-jevc&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;40&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; enable_top_divider=&#8221;default&#8221; top_divider=&#8221;gradient&#8221; shape_top_h_use_pixel=&#8221;true&#8221; shape_top_height_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shape_top_color=&#8221;color-wayh&#8221; shape_top_opacity=&#8221;25&#8243; shape_top_index=&#8221;0&#8243; row_name=&#8221;Welcome&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;810171&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; shape_top_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; row_height_pixel=&#8221;120&#8243;][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_width=&#8221;0&#8243; zoom_height=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; column_width_pixel=&#8221;900&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text_font=&#8221;font-136269&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-155944&#8243; text_weight=&#8221;400&#8243; text_space=&#8221;fontspace-781688&#8243; sub_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; sub_reduced=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;117988&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Prizewinner Benefits&#8221;]2027 Piano[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;204748&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;5&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;4&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;1&#8243; top_divider=&#8221;gradient&#8221; bottom_divider=&#8221;gradient&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169989&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;105887&#8243;]<strong>The First Prize winner is required to perform as a soloist with the Hankyung Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Seok won Hong, in \u201cThe Classic 2027 Series 1\u201d at Lotte Concert Hall on March 29, 2027.<\/strong> This concert will also serve as the 2027 Seoul International Music Competition Laureates\u2019 Concert. The soloist must perform the same piano concerto that they performed in the Final Round. If no First Prize is awarded, the Hankyung Philharmonic Orchestra will select one finalist as the soloist, who will be subject to the same performance obligations and repertoire requirements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h4&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;166074&#8243;]Seokwon Hong[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;171963&#8243;]Seokwon Hong, Principal Guest Conductor of the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, has established himself as a leading figure in the Korean music scene, praised as a \u2018young master\u2019 for his ability to encompass not only the traditional orchestral repertoire but also opera, ballet, and contemporary music. After earning his bachelor\u2019s degree in Composition(Conducting) from Seoul National University, Hong completed both the Diplom program in Conducting and the Konzertexamen at the Berlin University of the Arts. He was selected as one of the \u201cMaestros of the Future\u201d by the German Music Council, won 3rd prize at the Karajan Centenary Conducting Competition, and served as Kapellmeister at the Tyrolean State Theatre in Innsbruck, Austria. He made a successful stage debut by conducting Johann Strauss\u2019s operetta Die Fledermaus, a work cherished by Austrians as both a national favorite and a source of cultural pride. Tiroler Tageszeitung, the leading newspaper of Tyrol, praised the performance, saying, \u201cFantastic music! Conductor Seokwon Hong made the entire audience dance,\u201d while the European opera magazine Merker highly acclaimed him, stating, \u201cConductor Seokwon Hong brought the orchestra to the most ideal Strauss sound.\u201d<br \/>\nIn Korea as well, he has worked steadily with the Korea National Opera, leading major productions such as the PyeongChang Olympic commemorative operas Lady Camellia and La Traviata; Manon, which drew attention in 2020 as the world\u2019s 1st full-length opera production of the COVID era; Nabucco, presented to mark the reopening of the National Theater of Korea; and the Korean premiere of Verdi\u2019s I vespri siciliani. In these productions, he fully demonstrated the artistry he had shown on the European stage. In 2023, he led the Korean National Symphony Orchestra in performances abroad, and in 2024, he successfully concluded \u201cTcheo Yong\u201d, a commemorative performance marking the Paris 2024 Olympics by Korea\u2019s national performing arts organizations\u2014the Korea National Opera, Korean National Symphony Orchestra, and the National Chorus of Korea\u2014earning high acclaim overseas as well.<br \/>\nAfter serving as Music Director of the Hankyung Arte Philharmonic, he went on to serve as an Artistic Director of the Gwangju Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure, he released the album \u300aBeethoven, Isang Yun, Barber\u300b with pianist Yunchan Lim on the Deutsche Grammophon label, led the Korean premiere of Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No.13, Babi Yar, as well as an invited overseas performance in Texas, USA, and received much acclaim at the Symphony Festival. In particular, he was praised for having sparked a wave of enthusiasm for classical music in Gwangju, drawing a strong response from the city\u2019s citizens.<br \/>\nSince September 2025, Conductor Seokwon Hong has been serving as Professor of Conducting in the Department of Composition at the College of Music, Seoul National University.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h4&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180876&#8243;]Hankyung arte Philharmonic[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;479400&#8243;]Founded in 2015 under the auspices of the Hankyung Media Group, the Hankyung arte Philharmonic made its debut with a clear vision: A Bridge Between Culture and Economy.<br \/>\nWith the baton in the hands of Nanse Gum as its inaugural music director, the Hankyung arte Philharmonic quickly made waves. The orchestra gained national recognition for its excellent performances with seasoned conductors such as Heonjeong Lim, Deokgi Kim, and Daejin Kim, and for showcasing the young talents of internationally acclaimed conductors, including Jakyung Yeo, Byungwook Lee, Kwanghyun Kim, and Joongbae Jee.<br \/>\nThe orchestra\u2019s commitment transcends the concert hall, resonating throughout the community with their harmonious melodies. Since 2016, the Youth Cultural Love Day tour has been instrumental in nurturing cultural sensibilities among the youth in less-privileged areas. Hankyung arte Philharmonic\u2019s calendar is a tapestry of heartwarming performances, including those celebrating the New Year, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Lunar New Year, and honoring veterans. Notable collaborations of 2018 include a joint performance with the renowned I Musici and a heartfelt rendition of Beethoven\u2019s Ode to Joy with a 180-strong citizen choir, showcasing the power of community. The arrival of Seokwon Hong in 2019 as the second music director marked a new epoch with acclaimed performances like Mahler\u2019s Symphony No.1, Titan.<br \/>\nDespite the global sweep of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Hankyung arte Philharmonic never ceased to innovate. The orchestra performed the entirety of Beethoven\u2019s Egmont with actor Lee Junggil via online streaming, and won the Minister of Education Award for its Textbook Concert, which recorded live performances of classical music from textbooks. In 2021, it presented a nationwide opera tour with the National Opera of Korea, and in 2022, staged a seasonal program, the Leading Musicians of Korea Series, and premiered the ballet The Bride of Korea, commemorating the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Austria, to great success.<br \/>\nIn 2023, the orchestra successfully held more than 60 regular concerts, including The Classics 2023 series, and presented a diverse and elegant stage with acclaimed conductors leading the Korean classical world. That year also saw the notable addition of Wilson Ng as a guest conductor, bringing fresh perspectives and further enriching the orchestra\u2019s artistic direction. In addition, Romeo and Juliet, presented in October in collaboration with the Monte Carlo Ballet, is considered to have opened new horizons in contemporary dance. In December, the orchestra performed Beethoven\u2019s Symphony No. 9, Choral, conducted by Seungwon Lee, and delivered a deeply moving and hopeful message to the audience. At the end of the year, the orchestra also appointed Wilson Ng as its principal guest conductor.<br \/>\nIn 2024, the orchestra will present a variety of musical colors and depths at Lotte Concert Hall and Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall through &#8216;The Classics 2024&#8217; series, having planned and successfully performed collaborations with renowned domestic and international performers such as Daniel Ottenzamer, Kunwoo Paik, and Minsoo Sohn. This year, the orchestra is garnering significant international attention through invitational participation in the Hong Kong Arts Festival and collaboration with the La Scala Ballet in March, and distinguished engagement in the Fukuyama International Music Festival in Japan in May. On April 10, the Hankyung Arte Philharmonic made its debut at the Korean Orchestra Festival, conducted by Wilson Ng and featuring the Esm\u00e9 Quartet. The concert was greeted with a standing ovation and received rave reviews for its repertoire and performance. In May, the orchestra will perform all of Brahms&#8217;s symphonies over two days with Yoon Hankyeol, the first Korean winner of the Karajan Young Conductor Award.<br \/>\nThrough their constant innovation and creative endeavors, as Korea\u2019s premier orchestra, the Hankyung arte Philharmonic plays a pivotal role in leading the Korean classical music scene, and their efforts to inspire and provide new cultural experiences through music continue.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;20&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;4&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-wayh&#8221; back_image=&#8221;105011&#8243; back_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;color-jevc&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;40&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; enable_top_divider=&#8221;default&#8221; top_divider=&#8221;gradient&#8221; shape_top_h_use_pixel=&#8221;true&#8221; shape_top_height_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105075"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105075"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105076,"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/105075\/revisions\/105076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/seoulcompetition.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}