Korea - Land of the Morning Calm: Court Music
presented by Peter Duffy (10 Nov 2002)

"We might also consider the characteristic of court music where many people play the same melody, without worrying about being exactly together, and with no one dominating, as a way people might live together harmoniously." - composer Hyo-shin Na. Court music was normally played to accompany ceremonies at the royal palace such as dances, processions, and diplomatic meetings.
Kayagum player Yi Jiyoung, leader of the Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea, is featured on Hyunak Chwita, the first piece of this presentation. This selection is the only piece of court music derived from military march music and is played by a small ensemble consisting of piri, daegum, kayagum, and janggu. The second selection of this presentation features a piri performance by the always mercurial Chong Jae-Guk, a master of several wind instruments who is known for his faithful interpretation of traditional court music.

Playlist:
1. Hyunak Chwita
"Art World of Yi Jiyoung's Kayagum", TOPCD-032, JIGU, Seoul, Korea
2. Pyojongmanbangjigok
"Chong Jae-Guk Piri Chong-ak", TOPCD-010, JIGU, Seoul, Korea

Links:
www.korea.net
www.kayagum.com/
www.culture-arts.go.kr/english/contents/con1_1.html