Seoul Philharmonic to open Prague Spring Festival in 2027, a first for a non-European orchestra

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the opening concerts of the Prague Spring International Music Festival on May 12 and 13, 2027, at the Smetana Hall of Prague's Municipal House, becoming the first non-European orchestra to open the festival in its 81-year history.

The orchestra's CEO Jung Jae-wal announced the news at a press event on Wednesday, describing the invitation as both an honor and a serious responsibility.

"This is not simply taking part," he said.

"Opening the festival me ...