'Forest of Piano' Concert, National Tour Confirmed..Starting August 8 in Busan

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'Forest of Piano' concert begins a national tour.

A live piano concert featuring the animation 'Forest of Piano' has confirmed a national tour, starting in Busan on August 8 and visiting major cities including Daegu and Seoul.

The manga 'Forest of Piano,' serialized from 1998 to 2005 and widely beloved, is a touching coming-of-age drama about a genius boy named Ichinose Kai, who discovers music through a piano abandoned in the forest, receives devoted guidance from his teacher 'Ajino,' grows into a world-class pianist, and wins the 'Chopin Competition.' It is considered the most successful classical-themed work to be reborn as a TV and theatrical anime, introducing the charm of classical music to the public in an accessible way. In Japan, the original home of the work, 'Forest of Piano' piano concerts and 'orchestra concerts' are held annually as national tours, establishing it as a unique brand.

For this first-ever overseas performance in Korea, pianist Choi Hyung-rok has been selected. Chosen by the production team after a grueling six-month audition process, Choi Hyung-rok is a rising master recognized on global stages, including victories at the Sendai International Music Competition piano division, as well as the Busoni, Long-Thibaud, and Asia-Pacific Chopin International Competitions. The production team noted that Choi's unique tone and delicate interpretation, along with his special background, closely mirror the growth narrative of the character 'Kai' in the work, leading to high expectations for synchronization.

The first stop of this national tour, the Busan performance, will be held at 3 p.m. on August 8 at the Chamber Hall of Busan Concert Hall.

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