1127FRI · 7:30 PM
CONCERT 01 · Marc André Solo Recital
Debut
The lyrical voices of double bass and piano open the festival in Marc André’s solo recital.
Marc André, double bass · Jinwoo Park, piano
Daejeon, South Korea
A meeting through music · Since 2025Our mission is to make classical music approachable and joyful — bringing exceptional musicians and audiences together in Daejeon, a city with its own vibrant cultural spirit. Through Jasmine Choi’s role as Daejeon’s cultural ambassador, the festival creates a meeting place where music, friendship and the city come together.
Explore the 2026 festivalView the programFounder & Artistic Director — Jasmine Choi
This year’s festival
2026 The second edition
Celebration!
November 27–29, 2026
Kimin Hall
Friends and musicians from around the world gather in Daejeon. The second edition of Jasmine Festival celebrates the time we share and the joy that music brings.
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Three concerts. One celebration.
From a solo recital to chamber music and a closing gala. Three evenings to experience together.
1128SAT · 5:00 PM
CONCERT 02 · Chamber Music
Encounter
Flute, oboe and piano: three distinct voices meet in a spirited musical conversation.
Jasmine Choi Flute · Olivier Doise Oboe · Kit Armstrong Piano
1129SUN · 5:00 PM
CONCERT 03 · Gala Concert
Celebration!
Four artists come together for the closing evening, celebrating the joy of being together through music full of life.
Jasmine Choi Flute · Olivier Doise Oboe · Kit Armstrong Piano · Marc André Double bass
Music, with room for everyone.
Extraordinary music. Shared joy.
Exceptional musicians and curious listeners meet in Daejeon. Jasmine Festival is an annual gathering for everyone, from first-time concertgoers to lifelong lovers of classical music.
Our festival story
Founder & Artistic Director
An invitation from Jasmine
Flutist Jasmine Choi is the Founder & Artistic Director of Jasmine Festival, a cultural ambassador for Daejeon, and Professor of Practice in Flute at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Through the festival, she brings musicians and audiences together to share the beauty and joy of classical music.
Our festival story2026 ARTISTS
The artists, together
The inaugural edition
Where it all began.
2025 Hanbit
Our first gathering began with Hanbit. The inaugural 2025 edition featured Jasmine Choi, Julien Quentin and the Schumann String Quartet. Originally presented as part of the Heredium Concert Series, it became the first chapter of today’s Jasmine Festival.
Originally presented as The Heredium Concert Series: Jasmine & Friends
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