Description
Album Introduction
Master gayageum player Hwang Byung-ki presents his third collection of works, newly released with detailed liner notes in four languages and remastered in 96kHz/24bit high-resolution sound quality. This collection highlights Hwang’s distinctive approach to the traditional Korean string instrument, blending classical court music and folk styles with his own creative vision.
CD 1
01. 미궁 / Labyrinth / le labyrinthe / 迷宮
02. 국화옆에서 / Beside a Chrysanthemum / A côte du chrysantheme
03–06. 산운 / Sanun

















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Graham Reid (verified owner) –
I found this album by Korea’s acknowledged master of the gayageum to be enchanting. Even for those unfamiliar with Korean music, the instrumental tracks are quite transporting, with meditative and joyous ballads that sound like avant-garde, acoustic indie-pop.