- Duration is 95 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- Presenter: Counterpoint Ensemble
- For ticket information, please contact OPENTIX or 07-2260989.
The Beautiful Songs
- Korea's Chamber Music & Cellist Star Yoosin Park – First concert in Taiwan
- Celebrated Tenor Chien-Chi Lin, the first Taiwanese lead soloist at Germany's Kiel Opera House
- A carefully curated selection of French classics by Ravel and Fauré, alongside contemporary gems from Korea and Taiwan
"Yoosin Park" technique is impeccable, her round tone is gentle and rich in colour. She is already an outstanding musician and has a special talent for expressing her musicality naturally and persuasively." - Cellist Norbert Anger
Yoosin Park × Chien-Chi Lin × Counterpoint Ensemble
Three powerful voices – one unforgettable musical journey
From the vastness of the sea to the mysteries of the universe, from warm summer memories to poetic emotions – let Counterpoint Ensemble take you on a soul-stirring voyage in search of "Beautiful Songs." Featuring Korean cellist Yoosin Park and Taiwanese tenor Chien-Chi Lin, this program celebrates beauty in nature and the depth of human feeling through a tapestry of music that bridges countries and generations.
Beautiful songs deserve beautiful voices. Counterpoint Ensemble proudly presents a remarkable program featuring Korean chamber music star Yoosin Park and Taiwanese tenor Chien-Chi Lin, the first Taiwanese lead soloist at Germany's Kiel Opera House. Together, they will lead the audience on an unforgettable journey in search of "Beautiful Songs."
The program begins with the youthful passion and dreamlike energy of Ravel's String Quartet in F Major. This is followed by Fauré's classic song cycle La Bonne Chanson, where the tenor and chamber ensemble version captures the depth and joy of love. Taiwanese composer Hao-Yuan Chiu's Speak, Sea paints a sonic tribute to the vast and mysterious beauty of the ocean, while Taiwanese-American composer Paul SanGregory's Voyager—inspired by NASA's space exploration—takes the audience on a journey across the boundless universe, leading to a warm, emotionally rich voyage.
Korean cellist Yoosin Park and Counterpoint Ensemble will also present several contemporary works from Taiwan and Korea. Among them, Early Summer by Korean composer Jeajoon Ryu will have its world premiere at this concert. This piece captures the bright and vivid daily life of Korea and Taiwan under the summer sun. Ryu, known for his Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 2 "True Spirit", has had his works performed by top orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, and Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. In 2015, he was honored with Poland's Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Seoul International Music Festival.
"Listen, to Beautiful Songs" is a musical voyage celebrating the beauty of nature and the emotional depth of human experience. Step aboard Counterpoint Ensemble's musical ship, journeying from the endless sea to the starlit universe, exploring the warmth of emotions, and embracing the infinite imagination of life. Let yourself be moved by the beauty of these unforgettable moments.
Program
Hao-Yuan Chiu: "Dites-moi, la mer" pour piano solo
Paul SanGregory: Voyagers for string quintet *World Premiere
Jeajoon Ryu：Early Summer for violin, cello and piano *World Premiere
Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, M.35 (selected movements)
Gabriel Fauré: La Bonne Chanson for tenor, piano and string quintet, Op. 61
Creative and Production Team
Producer｜Kung-Ling Liang
Ensemble｜Counterpoint Ensemble
Concertmaster & Violin｜Chia-Lin Lin
Guest Cellist｜Yoosin Park
Guest Tenor｜Chien-Chi Lin
Guest Cellist｜Yoosin Park
Korean cellist Yoosin Park is an active performer and curator in both Europe and Korea. She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Autumn Chamber Music Festival and Pohang Music Festival in Korea. Her thematic albums released under Sony Classical include Dichterliebe, White Night, and Winterreise. In 2019, she was named one of Korea's "Seven Rising Stars" by Noblesse magazine, establishing her reputation as a leading figure among the new generation of Korean musicians. Park began gaining recognition in Europe after winning second prize at both the Anton Rubinstein International Competition (2018) and the 24th Leoš Janáček International Competition. She also received second prize and a special award at the 2015 International Johannes Brahms Competition. Her performances have taken her to major European venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie and the Ramersdorf Baroque Hall. She has participated in the Saxon State Orchestra Academy and collaborated with ensembles including the SWR Symphony Orchestra, Erzgebirge Philharmonic, Russian State Ballet Symphony Orchestra, and Dresden University of Music Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with renowned conductor Kurt Sanderling.
Guest Tenor｜Chien-Chi Lin
The first Taiwanese tenor to lead at Kiel Opera House, Lin is known for his expressive tone and emotional depth. He has starred in operas including The Shepherdess, The Magic Flute, and La Bohème, and has performed in Wagner's Ring Cycle and Verdi's Falstaff with NSO. His album Sing! was nominated for Best Vocal Performance at the 31st Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts.
Counterpoint Ensemble
Founded in 1997, ConTempo is known for its soulful interpretations and strong ensemble chemistry. As one of Taiwan's top chamber ensembles, the group has been featured in the Formosa 24 Series and Animated Concerts at Weiwuying, and invited to festivals including Aalesund (Norway), Beijing Music Festival, Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival, and more. A Taiwan Top Performing Arts Group, ConTempo is committed to musical excellence and southern Taiwan arts promotion. Albums include The Treasure Chest of Music and Hiya O Haiyan!Sing!
Related Event
Counterpoint Ensemble Chamber Workshop
Date: June 20 (Fri) – June 22 (Sun)
Top-tier instructors. Intense musical experiences.
Follow Counterpoint Ensemble on Facebook for registration details!
The Beautiful Songs
- Korea's Chamber Music & Cellist Star Yoosin Park – First concert in Taiwan
- Celebrated Tenor Chien-Chi Lin, the first Taiwanese lead soloist at Germany's Kiel Opera House
- A carefully curated selection of French classics by Ravel and Fauré, alongside contemporary gems from Korea and Taiwan
"Yoosin Park" technique is impeccable, her round tone is gentle and rich in colour. She is already an outstanding musician and has a special talent for expressing her musicality naturally and persuasively." - Cellist Norbert Anger
Yoosin Park × Chien-Chi Lin × Counterpoint Ensemble
Three powerful voices – one unforgettable musical journey
From the vastness of the sea to the mysteries of the universe, from warm summer memories to poetic emotions – let Counterpoint Ensemble take you on a soul-stirring voyage in search of "Beautiful Songs." Featuring Korean cellist Yoosin Park and Taiwanese tenor Chien-Chi Lin, this program celebrates beauty in nature and the depth of human feeling through a tapestry of music that bridges countries and generations.
Beautiful songs deserve beautiful voices. Counterpoint Ensemble proudly presents a remarkable program featuring Korean chamber music star Yoosin Park and Taiwanese tenor Chien-Chi Lin, the first Taiwanese lead soloist at Germany's Kiel Opera House. Together, they will lead the audience on an unforgettable journey in search of "Beautiful Songs."
The program begins with the youthful passion and dreamlike energy of Ravel's String Quartet in F Major. This is followed by Fauré's classic song cycle La Bonne Chanson, where the tenor and chamber ensemble version captures the depth and joy of love. Taiwanese composer Hao-Yuan Chiu's Speak, Sea paints a sonic tribute to the vast and mysterious beauty of the ocean, while Taiwanese-American composer Paul SanGregory's Voyager—inspired by NASA's space exploration—takes the audience on a journey across the boundless universe, leading to a warm, emotionally rich voyage.
Korean cellist Yoosin Park and Counterpoint Ensemble will also present several contemporary works from Taiwan and Korea. Among them, Early Summer by Korean composer Jeajoon Ryu will have its world premiere at this concert. This piece captures the bright and vivid daily life of Korea and Taiwan under the summer sun. Ryu, known for his Cello Concerto and Symphony No. 2 "True Spirit", has had his works performed by top orchestras worldwide, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, and Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. In 2015, he was honored with Poland's Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Cultural Merit and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Seoul International Music Festival.
"Listen, to Beautiful Songs" is a musical voyage celebrating the beauty of nature and the emotional depth of human experience. Step aboard Counterpoint Ensemble's musical ship, journeying from the endless sea to the starlit universe, exploring the warmth of emotions, and embracing the infinite imagination of life. Let yourself be moved by the beauty of these unforgettable moments.
Program
Hao-Yuan Chiu: "Dites-moi, la mer" pour piano solo
Paul SanGregory: Voyagers for string quintet *World Premiere
Jeajoon Ryu：Early Summer for violin, cello and piano *World Premiere
Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F major, M.35 (selected movements)
Gabriel Fauré: La Bonne Chanson for tenor, piano and string quintet, Op. 61
Creative and Production Team
Producer｜Kung-Ling Liang
Ensemble｜Counterpoint Ensemble
Concertmaster & Violin｜Chia-Lin Lin
Guest Cellist｜Yoosin Park
Guest Tenor｜Chien-Chi Lin
Guest Cellist｜Yoosin Park
Korean cellist Yoosin Park is an active performer and curator in both Europe and Korea. She currently serves as Artistic Director of the Autumn Chamber Music Festival and Pohang Music Festival in Korea. Her thematic albums released under Sony Classical include Dichterliebe, White Night, and Winterreise. In 2019, she was named one of Korea's "Seven Rising Stars" by Noblesse magazine, establishing her reputation as a leading figure among the new generation of Korean musicians. Park began gaining recognition in Europe after winning second prize at both the Anton Rubinstein International Competition (2018) and the 24th Leoš Janáček International Competition. She also received second prize and a special award at the 2015 International Johannes Brahms Competition. Her performances have taken her to major European venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie and the Ramersdorf Baroque Hall. She has participated in the Saxon State Orchestra Academy and collaborated with ensembles including the SWR Symphony Orchestra, Erzgebirge Philharmonic, Russian State Ballet Symphony Orchestra, and Dresden University of Music Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with renowned conductor Kurt Sanderling.
Guest Tenor｜Chien-Chi Lin
The first Taiwanese tenor to lead at Kiel Opera House, Lin is known for his expressive tone and emotional depth. He has starred in operas including The Shepherdess, The Magic Flute, and La Bohème, and has performed in Wagner's Ring Cycle and Verdi's Falstaff with NSO. His album Sing! was nominated for Best Vocal Performance at the 31st Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts.
Counterpoint Ensemble
Founded in 1997, ConTempo is known for its soulful interpretations and strong ensemble chemistry. As one of Taiwan's top chamber ensembles, the group has been featured in the Formosa 24 Series and Animated Concerts at Weiwuying, and invited to festivals including Aalesund (Norway), Beijing Music Festival, Kaohsiung Spring Arts Festival, and more. A Taiwan Top Performing Arts Group, ConTempo is committed to musical excellence and southern Taiwan arts promotion. Albums include The Treasure Chest of Music and Hiya O Haiyan!Sing!
Related Event
Counterpoint Ensemble Chamber Workshop
Date: June 20 (Fri) – June 22 (Sun)
Top-tier instructors. Intense musical experiences.
Follow Counterpoint Ensemble on Facebook for registration details!
- Duration is 95 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry.
- Presenter: Counterpoint Ensemble
- For ticket information, please contact OPENTIX or 07-2260989.
