Arirang Fantasy Explained
"Arirang Fantasy", originally titled "Arirang",[2] is a 1976 modern classical composition for orchestra by the North Korean composer Choi Sung-hwan, who died in 1981.[3] It based on the Korean folk song "Arirang",[4] [5] [6] specifically the "Bonjo Arirang" arrangement, which is the most popular and well-known of all the "Arirang" variations,[7] [8] [9] thanks to its popularization in the 1926 film Arirang.
History
In 1978, "Arirang Fantasy" was played in Japan by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, marking the first time the piece was performed in Japan.[10]
In 2008, the New York Philharmonic visited North Korea and conducted by Lorin Maazel played a slightly-modified arrangement of the piece before a live audience at the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
Notes and References
- Web site: 본조 아리랑-환상곡 9 Arirang 9(1976) Originally Arirang, NK Pyongyang National Symphony Orchestra. www.youtube.com.
- Web site: D20 : 아리랑(교향곡) - 연주: 평양교향악단(1976년 조선레코드 10" LP음반). www.youtube.com.
- Web site: National Orchestra of Korea - 2015 Masterpieces: Classics of Future. www.ntok.go.kr.
- Web site: Exhibition focuses on 'Arirang'. April 6, 2012. The Korea Times.
- Web site: Arirang needs better treatment. July 5, 2013. Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Web site: Independence Movement. world.kbs.co.kr.
- Web site: D142 : 아리랑(아리랑환상곡) - 연주:영화음악극장(1970년대 조선레코드 10“LP음반). www.youtube.com.
- Web site: 대전시립교향악단 _ 최성환 아리랑 환상곡 Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra _ S. Choi(1936~1981), Arirang Fantasy. www.youtube.com.
- Web site: Concert review: National Orchestra of Korea gives K-Music 2013 a triumphant start | London Korean Links. June 16, 2013.
- Web site: D92 : 아리랑환상곡(관현악) – 작곡:최성환. 지휘:김홍재. 연주:도쿄필하모닉교향악단(2005년 신나라 CD음반). www.youtube.com.
- Web site: [클래식] 아리랑 환상곡 Arirang Fantasy / 편곡 - 최성환 Arr - Sung-hwan Choi / 연주 - 뉴욕필 지휘 - 로린 마젤 Lorin Maazel]. www.youtube.com.
- Web site: New York Philharmonic Orchestra in Pyongyang - Arirang (아리랑). www.youtube.com.
- Web site: NY Philharmonic performs Arirang in N. Korea. www.youtube.com.
- Web site: Arirang Fantasia 아리랑 by NY Philharmonic. www.youtube.com.
- Web site: Arirang (New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel) | The Pyongyang Concert in North Korea (Part 9/9). www.youtube.com.