More and more concerts are coming (updated on Dec. 26, 2021).
In 2021
Serenade of La Poem (Dec. 25). With singing performance being limited to four songs, La Poem was engaged in various activities on the stage. It was a fan meeting rather than a concert. As closing the event, they gave surprise gifts to four audiences by drawing seat numbers. Pianist James Jae-won Moon provided piano accompaniment for La Poem's performance. This special event was hosted by Dreamus Company and CJ E&M; and organized by Moss Music. It was held twice at 3 and 7 pm. The venue was CJ Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Seoul.
Winter Story Series (Dec. 22 & 24). Sunghoon and Kihun sang classical songs, with theatrical acting incorporated into the first half of the concert. Following pianists Tae-Yang Jeong and James Jae-won Moon's duet performance, the two singers came back and performed another set of classical songs. It was the same concert series hosted by InNextTrend and CJ E&M; and organized by InNextTrend. It was held in CJ Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center, Seoul on both days. * Sunghoon's playwriting and directing made this concert very special. The video clip below was recorded during an encore, showing the two-piano performance well.
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| Chaehoon and Minseong in Winter Story |
Perfect Concert (Dec. 10). Chaehoon performed alone and together with Joohyun Oak, Jihye Lee, and Byeongmin Gil. He sang End of the Sea (originally sung by Baek-ho Choi) and Death Note (from the musical Death Note) solo. Millennium Symphony Orchestra conducted by YoungSun Choi provided instrumental accompaniment for the concert. It was held in Sejong Grand Theater, Seoul.
Tenor Park Kihun Recital (Dec. 4 & 5). Kihun gave a recital on two consecutive days in Kukje Art Hall in which he used to do his recitals in the past. The money he raised through this recital will be donated for charity. Kukje Art Hall is located in Seoul.
Composer Kym Hyogun's <What Though Life Conspires to Cheat You> (Nov. 24). Chaehoon was invited to Hyogun's Artpop Gagok Concert as a guest singer. He performed seven songs alone or together with soprano Jisoo Sohn, all of which were composed by Hyogun Kym. The concert was held in Ahrang Hall, Hanam Arts Center, Hanam. * On this date, Chaehoon and Minseong performed in different places around the sam time.
KBS Symphony Orchestra and John Noh (Nov. 24). Minseong was invited, as a guest singer, to a collaborative concert of the KBS Symphony Orchestra and tenor John Noh. Minseong performed two songs: one was Avant de quitter des linux from Gounod's opera Faust alone, and the other was Au fond du temple saint (ah... one of my favorite opera songs) from Bizet's opera Les pêcheurs de perles with John Noh. The concert was held in Seoul Arts Center, Seoul.
Choi Baek-ho X Park Juwon X You Chaehoon, Onoff Concert V. (Nov. 19). Chaehoon sang to the accompaniment of Park, Juwon and his Gypsy band alone and with Choi, Baek-ho in the 5th Onoff Concert Series for 2021 hosted by Lotte Foundation for Arts. The concert was held twice at 4 pm and 8 pm. The second concert was aired online as well via olleh tv, Seenzn, KAVECON. The venue was Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul.
Falling in La Poem, Great Concert Series (Nov. 13). On the second day of the Great Concert Series, La Poem's full concert was held in the same Sejong Grand Theater in Sejong Center, Seoul. Korea Coop Orchestra and the same session players provided instrumental accompaniments for the concert two days in a row. A total of 20 songs including two encore songs were performed (see the post published on Nov. 19).
Ditto: La Poem & Rabidance, Great Concert Series (Nov. 12). Phantom Singer 3's winner and runner-up La Poem and Rabidance performed jointly to the accompaniment of Korea Coop Orchestra (conductor Kwang Hyun Kim, 53 players) and session players (bass, drum and guitar). This concert series was hosted and organized by Sejong Center and DreamUs Company, respectively. The venue was Sejong Grand Theater, Sejong Center, Seoul.
Someday Theatre Last Cantabile -- 4th mov. (Nov. 3). Four singers including Chaehoon sang to the accompaniment of Millennium Symphony Orchestra (conductor YoungSun Choi). Chaehoon sang six songs alone and three songs (including an encore) with other singers. The venue was Sejong Grand Theater, Sejong Center, Seoul.
The Show: You Chaehoon and La Ventana in Busan (Oct. 23). Chaehoon sang jazz and tango-style songs with the tango/jazz project group La Ventana. The venue was Dream Theater, Busan. * This concert was a sort of an encore requested after the concert held in Seoul, back in September.
3 Singers and 3 Colors: Seeking Affection in Busan (Oct. 17). Kihun performed again with the musical actor Kai and bass Sonn, Hye-Soo in Busan (the city in which Kihun grew up). Classic ensemble The Art One hosted the concert and provided instrumental accompaniment. The concert was held in Bexco Auditorium, Busan.
Credia Classic Club 2021: John No's Opera Salon (Oct. 13). Minseong was invited to perform a new rendition of the opera "L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love)" with other opera singers. He played Belcore's role. The opera performed on this date was adapted and directed by John No of Rabidance and hosted by Credia Music & Artists. The venue was Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul.
Jeong Minseong and Park, Kihun's Duo Concert 2 (Oct. 7). Minseong and Kihun, the two younger brothers of La Poem, performed separately and together to the accompaniment of Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. The setlist was mostly composed of classical songs including opera arias and Korean songs (called gagok). The venue was Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. * The good characters of the two singers and their beautiful relationship were shone through their excellent performances. The video clip below was recorded during an encore "On Some Wonderful Day in October," a Korean version of "Danse Mot Vår."
Bohemian Rhapsody with Orchestra (Oct. 1-4). Chaehoon and Sunghoon performed Queen's songs with Byeongmin Gil and Sungshik Kim for four consecutive days. This concert was special because (a) the singers sang only Queen's songs the whole time and (b) an orchestra as well as a typical session band and a chorus provided accompaniments for the singing performances. The song "Love of My Life" was performed solo. On Day 1 (Oct. 1), Chaehoon sang the song only to the accompaniment of a guitar. On Day 3 (Oct. 3), Sunghoon performed the song with piano accompaniment. He started the song while playing the piano himself. The venue was Daeyang Hall, Sejong University, Seoul.
Opera Omnibus & Phantom (Sep. 24). Minseong was invited to sing with other opera singers to the accompaniment of Millennium Symphony Orchestra (conducted by YoungSun Choi). Part 1 was composed of opera songs from Carmen and La Bohème, and Part 2 of songs from various genres (e.g., musical, movie OST, popular songs). It was held in Seoul Arts Center, Seoul. * Minseong sang the musical number "This is the Moment" from Jekyll and Hyde and "Il Mondo" from the movie About Time on this date. Chaehoon sang the same songs on a different stage (see the page of Event Invitations) around the same time. Was it just a coincidence?
3 Singers and 3 Colors: Seeking Affection (Sep. 16). Kihun was invited to perform with musical actor Kai and bass Sonn, Hye-Soo. Classic ensemble The Art One hosted the concert and provided instrumental accompaniment. The venue was Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul.
The Show: You Chaehoon and La Ventana (Sep. 8). Chaehoon sang jazz and tango-style songs with the tango/jazz project group La Ventana in Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. * This concert was possible because the Tango Fever concert held in June was so successful. This time Chaehoon and La Ventana replaced a few tango songs from the previous setlist with jazz songs and added guitar and percussion instruments to the band. Chaehoon said that it was his first time to sing jazz songs in a concert hall.
The 70th Concert of Seoul Chamber Ensemble (July 30). Sunghoon was invited to sing in part 2 in this concert. It was held in IBK Chamber Hall of SAC, Seoul.
Park, Kihun, Baek, Hyeonghun, and Jeong, Minseong's Phantom of the Orchestra (July 29). Kihun and Minseong performed with Hyeonghun of Hpresso. Seoul Grand Philharmonic Orchestra played with them. It was held in Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul (see the post published on Aug. 3)
Hope & Happiness Concert (July 7). Chaehoon was invited to sing with other opera singers to the accompaniment of Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert was planned to raise money for charity, supporting small and medium-sized business owners in trouble. The venue was Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. * Chaehoon sang five songs Una Furtiva Lagrima, First Love, Il Mondo, Parla Piu Piano, Padam Padam (encore), which is available to watch on soprano Heejung Kim's YouTube channel.
Opera Carnival 2021 <Arie Antiche> (July 3). Sunghoon performed with other classical singers who become known via the TV show Phantom Singer series. It was held in Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul.
La Poem's 1st Concert <Scene#1> Tour continued after the concert (Apr. 10-11) in KBS Busan Hall, Busan.
- Ulsan (June 26 - 27) in KBS Ulsan Hall
- Suwon (July 10-11) in Gyeonggi Arts Center
- Cheongju (July 17-18) in Cheongju Arts Center
- Seongnam (July 24-25) in Seongnam Arts Center
- Daegu (Aug. 7-8) in Keimyung Arts Center
- Seoul (Aug. 13-15) in Olympic Hall, Olympic Park (see the post published on Aug. 18)
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| La Poem's 1st concert held in Seongnam |
Peace Concert (June 24). Sunghoon performed alone and with soprano Sunhae Im in Part 2. It was held in the concert hall of SAC, Seoul.
Park, Kyuhee x Park, Juwon (June 23)
. Chaehoon performed as a guest singer for the concert of two guitarists Kyuhee Park and Juwon Park. It was held in LG Arts Center. Tango Fever: You Chaehoon and La Ventana (June 22). Chaehoon sang tango-style songs with the tango/jazz project group La Ventana in Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. * It was a sort of replica of the "You Chaehoon x La Ventana" performance in 2019. The concert has got more advanced than 2019 and was fantastic. It takes two to tango, indeed. In addition, You&I Communications provides video clips of this concert via a Youtube channel.
Phantom Singer All Stars Gala Concerto (May 28 to June 6). Nine quartets formed via Phantom Singer 1-3 got together and had a series of concerts in Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park to continue the momentum of the TV show Phantom Singer All Stars. Due to time and space limits, three of the 9 quartets performed together on the same stage. La Poem performed with Hpresso (season 1) and Miraclass (season 2) on May 29 and with season 3 teams (i.e., RabidAnce and Letteamor) on June 4 and 5.
Phantom of the Orchestra (May 4). Chaehoon, Sunghoon, and Tae-jin Son of Forte di Quattro performed together with Seoul Grand Philharmonic Orchestra in the concert hall of SAC, Seoul.
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| Minseong and Kihun at the Duo concert |
Jeong, Minseong and Park, Kihun's Duo Concert (May 1). The two younger brothers of La Poem performed together with Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra in Seongnam Arts Center Opera House, Gyeonggi-do, just as the two older brothers did back in February. The setlist was composed of some classical and Phantom Singer 3 competition songs. Sunghoon and Chaehoon appeared and performed as surprise guests in the afternoon and evening shows, respectively, to celebrate the concert and cheer up Minseong and Kihun. * Just as Cinema Paradiso Concert, You&I Communications provides some of the music played at this concert via a Youtube channel.
La Poem's 1st Concert <Scene#1> (Apr. 10 - 11). La Poem's very first concert of their own was held in KBS Busan Hall in Busan after Seoul concert was delayed and then cancelled. La Poem performed a total of 22 songs for two and a half hours or so on the first day and for nearly three hours on the second day. Additionally, all seats for the first day of the concert were sold out. (see the posts published on April 25 and April 26)
Cinema Paradiso Concert (Feb. 27). Movie OSTs (e.g., main theme from Love Affair, Exodus, Mission Impossible, etc.) were performed by Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. Chaehoon and Sunghoon joined in Part 2 after an intermission.
Seongnam Arts Center Opera House, Gyeonggi-do. * This concert was initially slated for Dec. 12, 2020. However, the rapid spread of Covid-19 in the country prevented it from being held. You&I Communications provides some of the music played at this concert via a Youtube channel.
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| Chaehoon and Sunghoon at the Cinema concert |
In 2020
Love Poem Concert (Nov. 18). Bass Sonn, Hye-Soo and the four members of La Poem held a classical vocal concert in Seoul Arts Center (SAC), Soeul. The fact that all members of La Poem were classically trained made this concert possible.
Phantom Singer 3 Gala Concert Tour (Aug. to Nov.). The three quartets La Poem, Rabidance, and Letteamor that advanced to the final competition of the TV show held post-show concerts together in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Ilsan.
Singing Love: Phantom of the Fall (Oct. 29). Sunghoon performed with other classical singers including some of Phantom Singer 3 competitors. It was held in Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. * The Art One provides videos of the concert. Sunghoon's performances are available to watch on the YouTube channel of TheArtOne.
Thank you for your effort updating La Poem's history. I admire you to do all things alone instead of company. I applaud you always and hope you not to stop sharing La Poem's stories with potentical fans even though we comfront of hard situation. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteThank you for dropping by and giving me the encouragement, Maria. I won’t stop. Once you’re La View, you’re La View forever. Take good care of yourself.
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