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In Korea, tea and music have a special and spiritual relationship. The Korean Creative Music Society’s Tea Music [Da’ak] explores the intricate association between Korean music and the ancient art of tea-making, and draws inspiration from the love of tea to be found in both traditional and contemporary worlds. In modern times, it serves as a way to sit back and enjoy the art of “slowness.” Tea Music [Da’ak] introduces a new version of Korean traditional aesthetic in the 21st century. Tea Music [Da’ak], a multidisciplinary theatrical performance, combines dance, art, and a tea ceremony with exquisite Korean music played on traditional instruments. These include the daegeum (a large Korean flute), danso (a small bamboo flute), gayageum (a 25 string instrument), yanggeum (a Korean zither)and geomungo (a 6 string instrument). Founded in 1982, the Korean Creative Music Society is dedicated to composing new music based on Korean traditions and activating its own traditional chamber music. In 1998, the society expanded its field, initiating a new genre of Tea Music [Da’ak], the combination of Korean music and the ancient art of tea traditions. The Korean Creative Music Society focuses on advancing native performing arts, promoting global cultural exchange, and drawing inspiration from the Korean spirit to be found in both traditional and contemporary worlds. CINARS invited Da’Ak to present a showcase in Montréal in 2006, marking the first time that a Korean work was shown during the conference. The program presented in Montréal showcased the highlights of Da’ak, including a performing arts piece by Lim Hyeon-lak, a Korean traditional artist and professor at Kyungpook National University, a demonstration of Korean traditional painting and instrumental music from instruments including the daegeum, yanggeum and a geomungo trio. Lee So-jung, international planning director, said, “Recently, in countries including the United States, there has been an increase in interest in zen meditation and meditation music. I think because of this, there is a growing interest in Korean traditional music as well, which is slow-paced but deep at the same time.” She added, “With its roots in traditional Korean culture, Korean Tea Music has the potential to develop as a multimedia performance fit for the 21st century.” In February 2009, Da’Ak will visit Europe, followed by a tour of China. September 2008 |
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