Noreum Machi specializes in the virtuosic percussion music known as Samul-nori. This exciting music, first introduced to the West in the late 1970s by the legendary ensemble, Samul-nori is a modernized-staged adaptation of the ancient Pungmul-nori, famers’ ritual that had its origin in shamanism and animism. Samul-nori (Samul means “four objects” and Nori means “play”) is performed primarily with four traditional instruments; Jang-gu, Buk, Jing, and Kkwaenggwari. Other instruments used are the Taepyongso and Piri. Each of the four main instruments represents different elements of nature: the Jang-gu represents Rain; the Buk, Clouds; the Jing, Wind; and the Kkwaenggwari, Thunder Storm. Yin and Yang is also reflected: the Buk and the Jang-gu represent the sound of the earth, while the Jing and the Kkwaenggwari represent the sound of the heaven.
Juhong Kim, Artistic Director, Percussion, Vocalist
Hyunju Oh, Percussion
Howon Lee, Percussion
Taeho Kim, Wind Instruments
Youngjun Kim, Wind Instruments
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In-Person Event
Thu. July 19th 2018 + Add to Calendar
Norman Rothstein Theatre
8:00pm
Starting at $23
