Japanese-German pianist Alice Sara Ott has canceled her scheduled performance in Korea due to an unexpected surgery. Kim Sun-wook, who was set to conduct the concert, will now take over piano duties in her place.
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced that Ott, who was to perform as the guest soloist at the orchestra's subscription concerts on the 8th and 9th of this month at Lotte Concert Hall and the Seoul Arts Center, will be unable to appear due to surgery. The specific reason for the surgery was not disclosed. Ott, known for performing barefoot on stage, has drawn attention for her unconventional approach to performances, including engaging in conversations with audiences from the stage.
Ott had originally been scheduled to perform Ravel's "Piano Concerto" with the Seoul Philharmonic. In her absence, Kim Sun-wook, the conductor for the concert, will also serve as the piano soloist. With the change in performers, the Seoul Philharmonic plans to offer full refunds without fees for tickets already sold.
