The Unhasu Orchestra (also known as Unhasu National Orchestra) is based in Pyongyang, North Korea.[1][2] It "is made up primarily of Western instruments."[3] In Pyongyang, the orchestra has a concert hall, Unnhasu Theater, dedicated for its use.[4] Ri Sol-ju, the wife of Kim Jong-un, is a former singer in this group.[5][6]
Performances
editOn 14 March 2012, South Korean conductor Chung Myung-Whun led the combined orchestras of Unhasu Orchestra and the Radio France Philharmonic in the Salle Pleyel concert hall in Paris, France.[1][2] The pan-Korean folk song called "Arirang" was played.[1][2]
Members
edit- Mun Kyong Jin[1] - lead violinist
Former Members
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d ADAMSON, THOMAS (03/13/12 02:45 PM ET). "Unhasu Orchestra And Radio France Philharmonic Prepare For Major Paris Concert". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); More than one of|author=and|last=specified (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Unhasu Orchestra play with Radio France Philharmonic". BBC NEWS. 15 March 2012 Last updated at 06:43 ET. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Sea of Blood Opera Show: A History of North Korea's Musical Diplomacy". The Atlantiic. Mar 19 2012, 8:01 AM ET Comment. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Unhasu Orchestra in Paris". North Korea Economy Watch. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ a b KIYOHITO KOKITA, KIYOHITO KOKITA (September 7, 2012). "Kim Jong Un's wife shined before marriage as a singer". Asahi Shimbun Weekly. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: More than one of|author=and|last=specified (help) - ^ a b Taylor, Adam (September 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM). "Kim Jong-un Is Trying To Erase His Wife's Popstar Past". Business Weekly. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
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