A musician's silhouette

The silhouette of a musician is highlighted during a performance by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Although spoken language is sometimes a barrier, music provides a common ground for many cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra

The Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra performs for an audience of locals and Airmen from Kunsan Air Base during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Although spoken language is sometimes a barrier, music provides a common ground for many cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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An opera singer performs

A songstress performing with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra sings an opera song during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Several Airmen from nearby Kunsan Air Base attended the show to get a taste of Korean culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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A concentrating musician

Members of the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra concentrate on hitting the proper notes during a show July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Several Airmen from nearby Kunsan Air Base attended the show to enjoy classical music and a unique experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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A poet reads his work

A poet reads some of his work during a show by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Classical numbers from the orchestra were also combined with vocal performances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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Singers entertain the crowd

Singers performing with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra entertain the crowd July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. Classical numbers from the orchestra were combined with vocal performances from singers and a poet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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Playing her violin

A musician from the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra plays a violin during a performance July 20, 2012, in Gunsan City, South Korea. The show gave Airmen from Kunsan Air Base a chance to experience Korean culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford)

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A night out with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra

Published July 24, 2012
By Tech. Sgt. Kevin Crawford
8th Maintenance Operations Squadron

GUNSAN CITY, South Korea -- Several Airmen from Kunsan Air Base attended a performance July 20 by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra in downtown Gunsan.

The orchestra entertained the crowd with several classical pieces, and their performances also showcased the musical and poetic talents of vocalists.

A musician's silhouette

Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra

An opera singer performs

A concentrating musician

A poet reads his work

Singers entertain the crowd

Playing her violin