Matinee Concert IV: Author Kim Young-ha's The Reason for Travel, and Music

[PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION] The Reason for Music, The Reason for Travel Walking Through Europe with a Novelist's Eye, Remembering with Musical Melodies Why do we travel? Kim Young-ha, a bestselling author and storyteller of our time, becomes the host of the 2026 Matinee Series and invites audiences to romantic cities across Europe. This series is a sophisticated lecture concert that weaves together classical music with unfamiliar landscapes and people encountered during the author's personal travels through Italy, Germany, France, and Spain, along with humanistic insights drawn from those experiences. The brilliant sunlight felt in travel destinations, solitary contemplation, and artistic inspiration are vividly brought to life on stage. In the leisurely morning hours, , where the author's captivating storytelling harmonizes with performances filled with local atmosphere, will be a special respite that rekindles "the reason for travel" for those weary of repetitive daily life. Walking Through Paris, the City of Romance As autumn deepens in October, France becomes art simply by walking through it. The aroma of coffee from outdoor cafés, the breeze of the Seine, and artistic inspiration overflowing from every street. Melodies imbued with Paris's dreamlike atmosphere come together, allowing you to fully savor the autumn atmosphere of Paris without traveling far away. [PROGRAM] Debussy Petite Suite, L. 65: I. En bateau Fauré Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1 Fauré Une châtelaine en sa tour, Op. 110 Debussy La fille aux cheveux de lin, Preludes Op. 1, No. 8 Tiersen La valse d'Amélie Satie Je te veux