After robot conductor, National Orchestra of Korea explores virtual reality

The National Orchestra of Korea, a traditional Korean music orchestra under the National Theater of Korea, is set to deploy a cutting-edge exhibition to help the audience to explore the roots of Korean music.

Titled “The Origin of Orchestra,” the exhibition featuring virtual reality technology is scheduled for Nov. 23-24, with a concert of the same title at the Haneul Round Theater on Nov. 26.

Building on the momentum initiated in the 2022 concert with media artist Lee Lee-nam's "Beyond the Sound" and the introduction of the robot conductor EveR 6 in "Disproof" in June, the NOK is exploring new perspectives on traditional music, going beyond conventional approaches.