Program

1. Sanjo – Kayagum solo (3.30min)
Sanjo, Korean representative music for solo instruments, was developed in the 19th century. It is thought to have been developed from shinawi, a form of improvisation played in shamanistic ceremonies in Jeolla Province, in the south western part of the Korean peninsula. Originally, Sanjo was improvised music but now the forms are set. It has five movements which increase in tempo Chinyangjo, Chungmori, Chungjungmori, Chajinmori and Hwimori. 

2. Amazing Grace - Kayagum solo (2min)
‘Amazing grace’ is a hymn written by English poet and clergyman ‘John Newton’ (1725-1807). It is one of the most recognizable songs in the world. Ji Eun Jung tries to arrange the song to fit 25 strings Kayagum. 

3. Let it be – Guitar & Kayagum (3.30min)

4. Heart for the people -Guitar & Kayagum (3.30min)
This is Ji Eun's own composition. As is well known, her home country Korea has been divided into North and South for more than 50 years. In the face of such geographical and ideological division, she believes the most important thing is to continue to love the people who are suffering. 

5. Shepherd of my soul - Guitar & Kayagum (3min)

6. Dokdo- Guitar & Kayagum (4min)
Sung Min's composition 'Dokdo' was inspired by Dokdo, the island of the Korean coast in the East Sea. It literally means 'Solitary Island' in Korean. It’s a small but beautiful island. Also Dokdo is special and means a lot to Koreans. It's in every Korean's heart.

7. New Arirang - Guitar & Kayagum (4min)
'Arirang', is the most representative Korean traditional folk song. 'Arirang' is an ancient native Korean word. 'Ari' means 'beautiful' and 'rang' can mean 'dear'. Ji Eun arranged 'Arirang' into a modern style.
					

Date: 25/07/2013(21:00-21:30)
Artists: Dr. Seonghee Kim, Iain Simons and Prof. James Newman

When you sit down for dinner, you will find an envelope. DO NOT OPEN IT. 
Professor Kim will give you instructions when the time is right.

ModernPlaying is an accessible, collaborative performance that operates at the intersection of science and art, participation and spectatorship, light and sound. This event joins together the entire conference delegation of EKC2013 in a collaborative performance of music, visuals and gameplay.