Korean traditional tale Chunhyangjeon told as comic opera
Posted : 2021-05-10 09:14
By Park Ji-won
Poster for opera The Chunhyang / Seoul Arts CenterOpera has not been one of the most popular stage performances in Korea. Of course, performances of Grammy-winning renowned soprano Jo Su-mi quickly sell out, but very few music lovers who have ordinarily enjoyed classical music choose to consume the genre, while still many prefer popular musicals, plays or traditional performances. However, the romantic comedy opera The Chunhyang aims to target a wide range of people by presenting the operatic version of a Korean traditional folk tale familiar to many and featuring skilled opera singers.