Born in Korea but adopted by a Walloon family, classical guitarist Denis Sungho deftly blends cultural influences.
Based in Seoul for the last 15 years or so, he has delighted audiences at the greatest international venues. He has blazed his own musical path, inspired by European and Asian traditions, and has even brought his keen understanding of melody and silence to pop music, particularly when collaborating with the Korean pop star Insooni. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Berliner philharmonie and the Seoul Art Centre, and has recorded an album for Universal. “Being a modern musician means synthesising what you are, what you have taken in, and what you want to pass on.”
His deep attachment to Wallonia comes from his years spent at the Conservatoire de Huy, the discobus (a travelling media library), the impact of his teachers, and the powerful influence of singer-songwriter Pierre Rapsat. “Wallonia taught me to nurture my curiosity, to look for beauty in simplicity.”
Asked if he considers himself an ambassador, he hesitates. “I do not want to embody anything; I want to connect.”
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