By Park Ji-won
KBS Symphony Orchestra s new music director, Pietari Inkinen, portrays Koreans as one of the world s most passionate audiences. Korea has one of the most passionate and warm-hearted audiences around the world. I always felt very welcome in Korea, he said during a news conference held online on Wednesday. The commitment from the audiences is unique. I wish further to cement KBS Symphony Orchestra s reputation in Korea as the leading symphony orchestra, and to bring wonderful music not only to Seoul but to the entire country.
The 41-year old Finnish maestro and violinist participated in the press conference via Zoom because he is currently in Zermatt, Switzerland. Inkinen will take the helm in January next year. He will lead the KBS Orchestra until the end of 2024.