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The silhouette of a musician is highlighted during a performance by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Although spoken language is sometimes a barrier, music provides a common ground for many cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
The Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra performs for an audience of locals and Airmen from Kunsan Air Base during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Although spoken language is sometimes a barrier, music provides a common ground for many cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
A songstress performing with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra sings an opera song during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Several Airmen from nearby Kunsan Air Base attended the show to get a taste of Korean culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
Members of the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra concentrate on hitting the proper notes during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Several Airmen from nearby Kunsan Air Base attended the show to enjoy classical music and a unique experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
A poet reads some of his work during a show by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Classical numbers from the orchestra were also combined with vocal performances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
Singers performing with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra entertain the crowd July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Classical numbers from the orchestra were combined with vocal performances from singers and a poet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
A musician from the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra plays a violin during a performance July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. The show gave Airmen from Kunsan Air Base a chance to experience Korean culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)
by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford
8th Maintenance Operations Squadron
7/24/2012 - GUNSAN CITY, South Korea -- Several Airmen from Kunsan Air Base attended a performance July 20 by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra in downtown Gunsan.
The orchestra entertained the crowd with several classical pieces, and their performances also showcased the musical and poetic talents of vocalists.
Performances are held several times throughout the year and the next one is tenatively scheduled for October. Kunsan Airmen should keep an eye out for an email from Rosemary Song, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office community relations, to get tickets to the next show!
