Contemplative Traditions Music Series: P’ungnyu in P’ansori
Contemplative Traditions Music Series: P’ungnyu in
P’ansori
On March 25, the Korea Society of New York is
proud to host p’ansori master Bae Il-dong. He
presents a program of p’ungnyu, enthralling
listeners with his stunning control of drama,
narrative, melody, and rhythm. Bae performs
Korea's beloved tale of Chunhyang ga, one of the
five most popular epic narratives that form the
p’ansori canon. The Chunhyang ga tells the story
of love between Chunhyang, the daughter of a
kiseng, and Yi Mongryong, the son of a magistrate.
After the two are illegally married, Mongryong
goes to Hanyang (Seoul) to pass the state
examination to become a court official. Mr. Bae
Il-dong will sing of Yi Mongryong’s return to
Namwon as well as his re-encounter with his
mother-in-law, Wolmae.
Noted professor Kim Dong-won, who has been part of
Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, speaks on p’ungnyu
and Bae Il-dong’s performance during and at the
conclusion of the event. Traditional teas and
sweets are offered throughout this special hour of
contemplative music, commentary and Q&A.
Friday, March 25
6:30PM
The Korea Society
950 3rd Avenue (57th and 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY 10022-2782
(212) 759-7525
