2026.11.12 — 2026.11.13 · Coming soon
Sir Simon Rattle & Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra — Seoul
Sir Simon Rattle has been chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra since 2023, an orchestra Bachtrack’s 2023 critics’ ranking placed third in the world, and their Asian tour stops at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall for two nights with two programmes. On 12 November: Schubert’s Symphony in C major, the “Great” (D 944), and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. On 13 November: Mahler’s Second Symphony, “Resurrection”, with soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill, the National Chorus of Korea and the Seoul Motet Choir. Both start at 7.30pm and run about two hours; tickets are KRW 100,000–400,000, priced differently each night.
In Bachtrack’s 2023 ranking of the world’s best orchestras, drawn from leading critics, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra came third.
Founded by Eugen Jochum in 1949 and later led by Mariss Jansons, it first worked with Rattle in 2010 and made him its sixth chief conductor in 2023. Its last Korean visit was in 2024; before Munich, Rattle led the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic.
On the 13th the National Chorus of Korea, founded in 1973, and the Seoul Motet Choir, founded in 1989, sing together.
Mezzo Karen Cargill sings “Urlicht” in the fourth movement; the chorus enters softly only in the finale and, with soprano Lucy Crowe, carries the work to its resurrection close. Rattle’s Mahler 6, 7 and 9 with this orchestra were all Gramophone Editor’s Choices.
The 12th begins with Schubert’s “Great” Symphony, vast in scale with melodies that keep unfolding, and after the interval The Rite of Spring, which caused an uproar at its 1913 premiere.
The promoter frames the night as two eras side by side: Romantic long lines against the rhythms and dissonance that changed 20th-century music. Schubert’s D 944 is numbered 8 in some sources and 9 in others.
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The two nights differ in programme and price, so check the date when booking.
No late entry, and no re-entry once you leave.
Children born after 2019 cannot enter; tickets for the 13th are collected at the venue only.
All seats reserved; GoWoah has no plan for the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall yet, so follow the booking page.
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Thursday 12 November 2026, 7.30pm: Schubert’s “Great” Symphony, a 20-minute interval, then The Rite of Spring, about 2 hours. Friday 13 November, 7.30pm: Mahler’s Second Symphony, about 2 hours (Seoul time).
Asia/SeoulSeoul Arts Center is at 2406 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul; the Concert Hall is on its campus.
Primary-school age and up only, meaning born in 2019 or earlier; without proof of age, entry is refused even with a ticket and an adult. No late entry, and no re-entry once you leave. Tickets for 13 November are collected at the venue only, with no delivery or mobile tickets; bring the booking record and the booker’s ID. For 12 November, follow the booking page.
KRW 100,000–400,000
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Information checked on 2026-10-04
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