CLASSICAL CONCERTS
2007 Kino Symphony Festival 'Sentimentalism'
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 18
For fans of timeless soundtracks, this concert features four talented Korean artists, including crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung, who will revive music from such motion pictures as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Beauty and the Beast." Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra Korea Tour
Seoul Arts Center
June 24
Carrying a repertoire that ranges from baroque to contemporary music, the New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra is led by Korean conductor Kim Nam-yun and will be accompanied by several Korean solo musicians. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Whang Hyun-soon's Piano Recital
DS Hall
June 28
Pianist Whang Hyun-soon will play works by Brahms, Chopin, Liszt and many more for one night. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino Concert Tour Korea 2007
Seoul Arts Center
July 15
Composed of students from Belgium's renowned St. Martin's School, this choir will come to Korea as part of their annual world tour. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Joshua Bell's Violin Recital
Seoul Arts Center
July 10
Four time Grammy and Oscar winner Joshua Bell has been sought after for his immaculate interpretation of classic violin music and is now visiting Korea for the first time. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
G. Verdi's Requiem
Seoul Arts Center
June 19
Soprano Shin Ji-hwa, mezzo-soprano/alto Moon Hye-kyung, tenor Seong Young-gyu and bass Choi Seung-hyuk will present their interpretation of Verdi's "Requiem." Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Homage Concert to Nodame Cantabile
Seoul Arts Center
July 7
Young rising stars, pianist Lee Hyo-ju and conductor Choi Su-yeol, will recreate some of the most memorable scenes in one of the most popular drama cartoons "Nodame Cantabile." Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 540-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Kim Jeong-won and Friends: "Attraction?"
Chungmu Art Hall
July 7
Pianist Kim Jeong-won calls upon his friends (violinist Baek Ju-young, cellist Choi Jung-eun, saxophonist Son Seong-jae and more), for an evening of well-known classical pieces from Schubert to film soundtracks by Ennio Morricone. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6624~26. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Kanno Yoko's Ragnarok 2 Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 20
The woman responsible for many hit soundtracks on Japanese animations, conductor/musician Kanno Yoko comes for her first Korean concert along with divas, Sakamoto Maaya, Origa and Yamane Mai. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Stefan Blunier and Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
June 15
German conductor Stefan Blunier is the guest of honor along with young pianist Son Yeol-eum in the 109th Seasonal concert held by the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 5,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Moscow Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble Ditto
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 30
Ensemble 'Ditto' (made of four Korean male musicians) joins the Moscow Chamber Orchestra to present a youthful version of classic masterpieces. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Coronation Ball
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 15-17
The best songs from the hit French musicals "Starmania" and "Notre Dame de Paris" will be performed by French opera singers alongside the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ndpkorea.co.kr/cb or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
June 26
The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra will play their own interpretations of Bach while accompanied by other soloists. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Christian Lindberg & Nordic Chamber Orchestra
LG Arts Center
June 19
Swedish trombone player Christian Lindberg and the Nordic Chamber Orchestra will perform to deliver the sounds of Nordic Europe to the Korean public. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
George Winston Solo Piano Concert
Seoul Arts Center
June 22
George Winston presents a repertoire ranging from Pachelbel's Canon to his own musical tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Lee Kyung-sook: My Life, My Music!
Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall)
June 16
Pianist Lee Kyung-sook presents a concert with Korea's best classical musicians, performing works by Bach, Schubert, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
BIG TICKETS
Black Eyed Peas Live in Seoul
Olympic Park (Aerobics Stadium)
Aug. 15
In their first concert ever in Korea, this energetic and funky hip-hop band will deliver hits such as "Where Is The Love," "Let's Get Retarded," "Shut Up," "My Humps" and much more. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 121,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Nana Mouskouri's Farewell World Tour
Olympic Park (Olympic Hall)
July 21
The heavenly voice behind songs such as "Try To Remember," "Over and Over" and more says her farewell to the world in the best way she knows how: through singing. Tickets cost 70,000 won to 300,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Christina Aguilera's Tour in Seoul
Olympic Park (Gymnasium)
June 23-24
The Grammy Award-winning singer comes to Korea for the first time as part of her "Back to Basics" tour. Tickets cost from 80,000 won to 160,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. For information in English and Japanese, write to xtinaseoul@gmail.com. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
MUSEUMS
Red Phoenix
National Museum of Korea
Through July 1
Taking place in the Goguryeo section of the Archaeological Gallery, the museum will showcase the Red Phoenix (the Guardian Deity of the South) in paintings, sculptures and other historical crafts. Call (02) 2077-9643. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway lines 1 and 4.
Mirror: Another Me Reflected by Light
Amore Pacific Museum
Through Aug. 25
The Amore Pacific Museum is holding an exhibition titled "Mirror: Another Me Reflected by Light" throughout Aug. 25. The exhibition shows earlier patterns and materials of mirrors. The museum is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 285-7215.
Women Theater- Artifacts Allude to the Stores of Late Joseon's Women
Coreana Cosmetics Museum
Through June 23
The Coreana Cosmetics Museum is offering a special exhibition, "Women Theater-Artifacts Allude to the Stores of Late Joseon's Women." The exhibition displays some 40 pieces of artifacts related to women of the era. Call (02) 547-9177 or visit www.spacec.co.kr. Located near Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
From Excavation to Exhibition
National Museum of Korea
Through July 1
The National Museum of Korea and the Cultural Heritage Administration are jointly holding a special exhibition, "From Excavation to Exhibition." Visitors will be introduced to 27 archaeological sites of ancient Korean kingdoms, royal palaces, royal tombs and Buddhist temples with priceless cultural assets. Call (02) 2077-9467. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway lines 1 and 4.
DANCE
2007 Ballet Musical 'Shim Chung'
Universal Arts Center
Aug. 16-26
One of Korea's most popular tales, "Shim Chung" will be told through a ballet brought to life by the Universal Ballet Company. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.uac.co.kr or call (02) 2204-1030. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on subway line 5.
Ballerina Who Loved a B-boy
SJ B-boys Theater
Open run
B-boys pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in this local nonverbal stage performance. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets cost 50,000 won. Visit sjbboys.com or call (02) 366-5377. Located near Hongik University's Main Gate, Hongik University Station on subway line 2.
Julia's Brunch Ballet
Universal Arts Center
Through Nov. 15
The Universal Ballet Company will perform different masterpieces for each season. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Ivy Live Concert
Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium
June 30
Korean superstar, Ivy, holds a concert to mark her second album. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
2007 Jazz Summit
KT Art Hall
Through June 30
Don't miss the last chance to attend this year's Jazz Summit, which ends with a finale at the end of the month with many more jazz performances. Tickets cost 1,000 won. Visit www.ktarthall.co.kr or call 1577-5599. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
2007 SM Town Summer Concert
Olympic Park (Aerobics Stadium)
June 30-July 1
Super Junior, Kangta, The Grace and more, will be onstage to bring the best of their hits, dance moves and entertainment for the summer. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Lee Ji-su's Piano Concert
Chungmu Art Hall
July 8
Symphonic pop pianist Lee Ji-su will present a concert with his trademark pop renditions of classic pieces. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6624~6626. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Cross Seoul Concert '39.5'
Hongik University Rolling Hall
June 16
The Korean male duo "The Cross," will hold their first solo concert on a stage filled with fantasy and animation. Tickets cost 33,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station on subway line 2.
Position Concert
Sejong University (Daeyang Hall)
June 16
After two years of living in Japan, Korea's ballad prince, Position, returns to the Korean stage to introduce his sixth album. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 6 of Children's Grand Park Station on subway line 7.
Monday Nights' Fusion Gugak
Myeongdong Messa Musical Theater
Through June 25
The crossover band "Hwang Jin-i" performs modern versions of Korean traditional music by incorporating the electric violin with traditional instruments such as the gayageum. On Monday nights only. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 4 of Hoehyeon Station on subway line 7.
Maria Popera Concert
Art Hall Bom
June 15
Korea's new popera star, Maria, will astound with her 7-octave range. Tickets cost 30,000 won. Visit www.artbo.or.kr or call (02) 338-3513. Located near exit 3 of Daebang Station on subway line 1.
Stone Jazz: On Eastern Angle
Naru Arts Center
June 23
The group Stone Jazz puts on their newest show, "On Eastern Angle," with both traditional Korean and Western instruments. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 33,000 won. Visit www.naruarts.co.kr or call (02) 2049-4705. Located near exit 4 of Konkuk University Station on subway line 7.
Kim Gun-mo's Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 23-24
Back with his first album in two years, singer Kim Gun-mo will perform his best hits and new numbers. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
PLAYS & MUSICALS
Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake'
LG Arts Center
July 4 -22
The famous male dancers present "Swan Lake" will come to Korea for the third time. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Shear Madness
Daehangno Arts Plaza
Through July 1
A murder has happened and the clients at a hair salon want to solve the mystery themselves, resulting in a comedy of pure madness. No performances on Mondays. Tickets cost 15,000 won (children), 25,000 won (college student), and 30,000 (general). Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Jump!
Seongnam Arts Center (Opera House)
July 7-8
A combination of comedy and martial arts, this nonverbal performance will be in Korea fresh off of their success in England's West End. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Opera 'Wozzeck'
LG Arts Center
June 14-17
The opera portrays the life of a weak forsaken soldier facing the daily pressures of an ever-growing violent society. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 90,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Picnic
Chungmu Art Hall
Through July 22
A comedy breakdance musical about a handful of prisoners wanting to break free. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit www.thepicnic.co.kr or call (02) 2230-6624/5. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Spitfire Grill
Chungmu Art Hall
Through Aug. 5
Percy Talbott is a small-town girl wanting to start a new life at Spitfire Grill after her release from prison. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 45,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6624/5. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
