Berlin Philharmonic’s Explosive New Album: ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition’

Berlin Philharmonic Releases ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition’ Album, Garnering Explosive Response in the Music Industry

The Berlin Philharmonic, renowned as one of the world’s top orchestras, has recently released their latest album titled ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition.’ This highly anticipated album features compositions by contemporary music composer Jin Eun-suk, eliciting a remarkable response in the music industry.

A Comprehensive Collection of Jin Eun-suk’s Works

The album set, available for purchase on the official website of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, consists of two CDs, one Blu-ray disc, and a booklet containing explanations of the works. Spanning from 2005 to 2022, the album showcases Jin Eun-suk’s major orchestral and concerto pieces performed by the Berlin Philharmonic.

Collaboration with Renowned Conductors and Musicians

The release of the ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition’ album is the culmination of a long-awaited project that the Berlin Philharmonic has been diligently preparing since 2015. The album features performances conducted by notable conductors such as Simon Rattle, Jung Myung-hoon, Daniel Harding, and Sakari Oramo. World-class musicians including Christian Tetzlaff, Alban Gerhardt, Barbara Hannigan, and Kim Sun-wook have also participated as soloists.

Highlighting Notable Works

One of the standout compositions in the album is ‘Chorus Cordis’ (2017), the commissioned piece for the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Simon Rattle, which received tremendous acclaim upon its world premiere. Another noteworthy piece is the ‘Violin Concerto No. 1’ (2001) performed by Christian Tetzlaff and conducted by Simon Rattle, considered one of Jin Eun-suk’s masterpieces. The album also includes ‘Piano Concerto’ (1996-97) performed by Kim Sun-wook and conducted by Sakari Oramo.

Capturing Live Performances and Celebrating Jin Eun-suk’s Achievements

The album captures a live performance that took place on June 5, 2021, when the Berlin Philharmonic reopened after a 7-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jin Eun-suk, a graduate of Seoul National University’s Composition Department, continued her studies under the guidance of renowned composer Georgi Ligeti at the Hamburg National Music University. Her talent and dedication have led to numerous accolades, including the Grammy Award in 2004.

International Recognition and Global Performances

Jin Eun-suk has held prestigious positions such as the resident composer of the Berlin Deutsche Symphonie Orchestra in 2001, the resident composer of the Tongyeong International Music Festival in 2005, and the artistic director of the Seoul Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra in 2010. Her compositions have been performed by top orchestras worldwide, including the Bavarian State Opera, the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra.

Continuing Musical Journey

Since last year, Jin Eun-suk has been serving as the artistic director of the Tongyeong International Music Festival, actively engaging in various musical activities. The ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition’ album set is a testament to the Berlin Philharmonic’s commitment to promoting contemporary music and a celebration of Jin Eun-suk’s remarkable contributions to the classical music world.

With its explosive response in the music industry, the ‘Berlin Phil Jin Eun-suk Edition’ album showcases the exceptional talent of Jin Eun-suk and the extraordinary performances by the Berlin Philharmonic, solidifying their status as global music icons.