Musée Guimet Hosts "Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound" Blending Korean Jeongga and Gregorian Chant

On October 1, the Musée Guimet in Paris will host "Wind Alone, Sand Alone – Make No Sound," a unique musical event that fuses Korean jeongga with Gregorian chant, utilizing traditional Asian and European instruments alongside improvisation and electronic sounds. A diverse ensemble of six musicians will delve into the interplay between jeongga, a classical Korean music style, and Gregorian chant, highlighting aspects of breath and vocal resonance. The instrumentation features viola, haegeum, viola d'amore, geomungo, lute, and drums, crafting an engaging auditory experience. The performance will include both composed pieces and improvisational segments, tailored to the venue's acoustics. Artists participating are Yoonyoung Cho, Christian Ploix, Yeji Kim, Olivier Marin, Eun-young Sim, and Rémi Klemensiewicz, in collaboration with Club Artistik Rezo.