East Greets West: Two years in the making, a Korean music festival emerges


Quartet members pose in front of a dim background

It’s a momentous coming together of cultures, two years in the making, as the Korean Experimental Music Festival arrives at UCSC for four free performances Nov. 14-15. This is a rare opportunity to experience instruments whose origins span thousands of years, paired with what’s possible in cutting-edge music technology.

Last modified: Nov 13, 2025