한글날 추천 오페라, "훈민정음"(오병희) 1 - 2부

[최영찬]

한글날은 세종대왕이 백성들을 위해 만든

과학적인 언어인 "훈민정음"을 기리는 날입니다.

그래서 오늘은 여러분에게 세종 대왕이 훈민정음"을 만든 내용을

담은 오페라 "훈민정음"(오병세 작곡)을 소개합니다.  

[1부]

1. 육룡이 나라샤 ----------- 목조, 익조, 도조, 환조, 태조, 태종

2. 뿌리 깊은 나무 --------- 소리꾼

3. 기 근 -------------------- 백성(女)

4. 어린 백성 --------------- 세종, 신하 1,2, 연기자 12,3,4

5. 탄 식 -------------------- 세종

6. 비밀의 방 ----------------- 상궁, 신하 3

7. 해와 달 -------------------- 세종 & 소헌

8. 소리글자

9. 상소문 -------------------- 세종, 최만리, 신하 4,5

# 오페라 "훈민정음" 1부 보기 (https://youtu.be/uwixEOtNi1Y?si=8eo63Z8K2eHFBnZh)

[2부]

1. 반 포 ---------------------- 반포자

2. 우리가 집현전 ---------- 소리꾼, 연기자1,2,3,4

3. 궁녀들의 노래 ---------- 궁녀 1,2,3, 상궁

4. 내조가 ---------------------- 세종 & 소헌

5. 새 날이 왔네 ------------ 소리꾼 & 백성(여(女), 연기자 12,3,4

6. 위대한 유산 ------------ 세종

7. 한 글 ---------------------- 소리꾼

8. 백성의 나라 ------------- 세종

# 오페라 "훈민정음" 2부 보기 (https://youtu.be/0Djs1AtkMa4?si=AjTUtVR7S0YFUkPz)

---------------------------------------------

Celebrating Hangul Day with Opera: "Hunminjeongeum" 

Today is Hangul Day, a national celebration in Korea honoring the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, by King Sejong the Great. Designed as a scientific and accessible writing system for the common people, Hangul remains one of the most remarkable linguistic achievements in history.

To commemorate this special day, I’d love to introduce you to a powerful and moving opera titled "Hunminjeongeum", composed by Oh Byunghee. This original choral epic brings to life the story of King Sejong and the birth of Hangul through music, drama, and dance.

1. Performance Details

  - Title: Hunminjeongeum I

  - Composer & Artistic Director: Oh Byunghee

  - Date: October 29, 2024, 8:00 PM

  - Venue: Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul

  - Presented by: Together Foundation (사단법인 함께한대)

2. Creative Team & Cast Highlights

  - Conductor & Music Director: Baek Jeonghyun

  - Script Advisor: Tak Gyesuk

  - Director: Heo Wonsun

  - Choreography & Acting Coach: Lee Donghwa

  - King Sejong: Lee Eungkwang

  - Queen Sohun: Kim Sunyoung

  -  Narrator (Soriggun): Ryu Changsun

  - Female Commoner: Ko Hyunah

  - Chorus: Together Foundation Choir & Hanyang University Music Choir

  - Orchestra: Together Foundation Orchestra

3. Program Highlights

  [Opera "Hunminjeongeum" – Program Overview] 

1.  ACT I: The Birth of a Vision

  1) ACT I: The Birth of a Vision

  2) Six Dragons Ascend to Found a Nation  — Featuring: Mokjo, Ikjo, Dojo, Hwanjo, Taejo, Taejong

  3) A Tree with Deep Roots  — Performed by: Soriggun (Narrator)

  4) The Cry of the People  — Performed by: Female Commoner

  5) Young Subjects  — Featuring: King Sejong, Ministers 1 & 2, Ensemble Actors

  6) Grief and Reflection  — Performed by: King Sejong

  7) The Secret Chamber  — Featuring: Court Lady, Minister 3

  8) The Sun and the Moon  — Duet: King Sejong & Queen Sohun

  9) Letters of Sound  — A musical revelation of phonetic script

  10) The Royal Petition  — Featuring: King Sejong, Choe Manri, Ministers 4 & 5

# Watch Act I (https://youtu.be/uwixEOtNi1Y?si=LyANMXYayAQGN881 )

--------------------------------------------------------------

ACT II: The People’s Script

  1) The Proclamation  — Performed by: The Proclaimer

  2) We Are Jiphyeonjeon  — Featuring: Soriggun & Ensemble Actors

  3) Song of the Court Ladies  — Performed by: Court Ladies & Court Lady

  4) Devoted Support  — Duet: King Sejong & Queen Sohun

  5) A New Day Has Come  — Featuring: Soriggun, Female Commoner, Ensemble Actors

  6) A Great Legacy  — Performed by: King Sejong

  7) Hangul  — Performed by: Soriggun

  8) A Nation for the People  — Performed by: King Sejong

# Watch Act  II  (https://youtu.be/0Djs1AtkMa4?si=3ToYpdndX4zYzEJw )

This performance is a heartfelt tribute to the vision, wisdom, and compassion of King Sejong, and a celebration of the enduring beauty of the Korean language.