Ulsan CBS hosted its film music concert on October 17 and 18 at the Ulsan Jung-gu Culture and Arts Center, expanding the event to two nights due to strong public demand according to event organizers. The program, themed “Film, Opera, and Classical Music,” featured live orchestral performances and vocal renditions of iconic movie soundtracks and opera arias paired with large-screen screenings of cinematic scenes.
Actor Kang Seok-woo Hosts Two-Night Program
Actor Kang Seok-woo served as the master of ceremonies for both evenings, guiding the audience through the connections between the selected films and their musical scores according to Ulsan CBS reports. The opening night took place on the outdoor front plaza, focusing primarily on operatic pieces featured in cinema.
Performers on the first night delivered renditions of “Habanera” and “The Toreador Song” from the opera Carmen, alongside a duet of “All I Ask of You” from the film version of The Phantom of the Opera. Jung Hwan-ho’s ensemble performed medleys from The Sound of Music and Studio Ghibli animated films during the opening program.
Weather Shifts Second Night Indoor Performance
Inclement weather forced the second night of performances indoors to the Hamwol Hall inside the Jung-gu Culture and Arts Center according to event coverage. The adjusted program blended classical works with popular film soundtracks performed by soprano Kang Hye-jung, bass Kim Dae-young, and the EK music ensemble.
Soprano Kang Hye-jung performed “Nella Fantasia” from the film The Mission and “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz. Bass Kim Dae-young performed a rendition of “Counting Stars at Night” from the film Dongju.
Community Leaders Emphasize Healing and Culture
Ulsan Jung-gu Mayor Kim Young-gil stated that the outdoor stage at the culture center remains the ideal venue for such music events, expressing hope that attendees found healing from daily stresses while enjoying the autumn evening according to municipal statements.