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On the late afternoon of Friday, November 14, the day after the national university entrance exam, the All That Classic Season 2—Concert Opera, featuring L’elisir d’amore and La Bohème, was held at the Grand Peace Hall

As the sun set behind the stone spires of the Grand Peace Hall, the venue provided a perfect backdrop for a special kind of healing. Designed for students who had just completed the national entrance exam, their parents, local residents, and the culturally underserved, this performance was more than just a concert; it was a musical embrace. Supported by the University Innovation Support Project, the event was held as a complimentary, invitation-only concert, allowing the College of Music to share its educational achievements while engaging with the local community by opening the stage to the public. The program featured highlights from Donizetti’s comedic opera L’elisir d’amore and Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème. To ensure that even first-time listeners could enjoy the performance, internationally acclaimed soprano Professor Sumi Hwang warmly offered insightful commentary that illuminated the emotional landscapes of the two works.


Music in action: a bridge for cultural sharing
The stage also served as a vital educational venue for students to strengthen their practical skills. Under the artistic direction of Professor A Kyeong Lee, 15 young vocalists—selected through rigorous auditions—demonstrated their potential as the next generation of stars. These students prepared for their valuable debut performances in collaboration with the professional Millennium Symphony Orchestra and the College of Music Choir.

The production was elevated by a team of world-class experts. Director Euiju Lee, the first Korean director invited to Teatro Verdi Salerno in Italy, and the baton of young maestro Young-Sun Choi brought a high level of artistic completion to the stage. Additionally, Professor Jiyoung Kim of the School of Dance, a world-famous prima ballerina, led the choreography to create an even more visually enriched performance.

The College of Music has consistently held events to share its educational innovation with the community. This follows the 70th-anniversary concert All That Classic: Sustainable Tomorrow held last May. “This performance achieved the dual success of contributing to society while providing our students with indispensable stage experience,” said Professor A Kyeong Lee. “We will continue the tradition of Kyung Hee Music, where social contribution is a core educational goal, to nurture talent that will eventually grace the global stage.”