Boosey & Hawkes has announced a new worldwide publishing agreement with composer Jung Jaeil, representing his concert music and future classical works.
Jaeil is best known internationally for his scores to Bong Joon-ho's Academy Award-winning Parasite, Mickey 17, and Netflix's Squid Game.
The agreement includes Jung's 15-minute orchestral work Inferno, commissioned by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered under Jaap van Zweden in Seoul before receiving its North American premiere at Carnegie Hall. The orchestra continues to tour the work in Europe this month.
Jung Jaeil represents a future for classical music that is deeply connected to the wider cultural landscape
Steven Lankenau, Boosey & Hawkes
Alongside his orchestral writing, he has also composed and produced for many of Korea's leading popular artists, including Hyo Shin Park and IU.
"Jung Jaeil represents a future for classical music that is deeply connected to the wider cultural landscape," said Boosey & Hawkes president Steven Lankenau. "His work moves effortlessly between the concert hall, film, and popular culture while maintaining a deeply personal musical voice. We're thrilled to welcome him to the Boosey & Hawkes family and excited to help bring his concert works to performers and audiences worldwide."
Jaeil joins a roster of contemporary composers at Boosey & Hawkes, which is part of Concord, alongside recent signings including Jeanine Tesori, Joe Hisaishi, and Joan Armatrading.
"I am deeply grateful to the world-renowned publisher Boosey & Hawkes, with its rich history and tradition, for resonating with and listening to my musical world," said Jaeil. "I will continue my deep musical explorations, striving to create a true 'classic' that transcends time and stays alive."
