Enjoy symphonic arrangements of chart-topping hits from BTS, PSY and more in the finale of the City of Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park
JOHNS CREEK, GA – Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) will add a new genre to its symphonic arsenal with “Classical K-pop,” presented by guest conductor and Music Director Finalist Henry Cheng at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheatre in Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek on Saturday, October 5. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. This concert is generously presented by the City of Johns Creek, with additional support from the Music Performance Trust Fund.
This free outdoor performance will feature symphonic versions of K-pop hits from renowned artists including BTS, PSY, TWICE, Black Pink and popular K-pop groups. Food and drink vendors will be present to help make this a spectacular, multi-faceted concert experience! Specific event details can be found on the City of Johns Creek’s website.
The 2024-2025 season titled, “Three Maestros, One Podium,” will consist of a series of concerts conducted by finalists in the orchestra’s Music Director search. This concert serves as the season opener, and Cheng will aim to deliver a K-pop concert that embodies the power of love, community and human connection as he connects with the Johns Creek community for the first time.
“K-pop music has a unique way of speaking about love, and I want to use the music in this concert as a bridge to connect the community and present a message that love conquers all,” said Cheng.
“Henry Cheng is a vibrant conductor who has curated a ‘must see’ set list for this show, and we believe that everyone who attends will be on their feet and dancing to these fan-favorite K-pop songs!” said Linda Brill, Executive Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. “The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is honored to be the finale concert in the city of Johns Creek’s summer concert series, and we are looking forward to engaging new audiences in our community with a night of Classical K-pop.”
This is a free concert. No tickets are required to attend this event.
For more information about the Music Director Finalists and JCSO’s 2024-2025 season, please visit HERE.
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ABOUT JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, founded by Music Director J. Wayne Baughman, provides world-class musical enrichment for the community of Johns Creek through concert series performances, as well as additional educational programs and special events each year. Now entering its 18th season, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional symphonic orchestra composed of professional musicians from all over the greater metro Atlanta area. To learn more about Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra, please visit www.johnscreeksymphony.org.
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