Classical Concerts
English Concert 2007
Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall
June 24
The Seoul City Chamber Orchestra, and baroque tenor Park Seung-hee will take part in this concert of pieces by Britain's most famous composers Elgar, Briton, and Handel. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 75,000 won. Visit www.stageone.co.kr or call (02) 786-2274. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Trio con Brio Copenhagen Concert
Seoul Arts Center
July 1
The Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will perform with Trio con Brio (piano, cello, violin), to present works by Brahms and Beethoven. Tickets cost from 10,000 won (children) to 50,000 won. Visit www.primephil.net or call (031) 392-6422. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Charles Dutoit's Special Concert
July 6
Renowned French conductor, Charles Dutoit, will guide the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra as their guest of honor while accompanied by solo violinist, Chantal Juillet. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 120,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Korea Festival Ensemble's Homage to Scarlatti
June 21
In honor of Italian musician and composer Domenico Scarlatti, the Korea Festival Ensemble have prepared a program with only Scarlatti's allegro centered music. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Visit www.korfestival.or.kr or call (02) 501-8477. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Brahms String Instruments Special
June 27
Special guest cellist Jian Wang will play alongside the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra in this Brahms only special. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 120,000 won. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bust Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Michael Kevin Jones & Agustin Maruri Cello and Guitar Duo Recital
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (Chamber Hall)
July 10
British cellist Michael Kevin Jones and Spanish guitarist Agustin Maruri perform in Korea for the first time to deliver the harmony between a classic cello and the romantic sound of the Spanish guitar. Tickets cost 20,000 to 40,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Soprano Seo Hye-yeon and the Korean Symphony Orchestra
June 28
Complemented by the Korean Symphony, soprano Seo Hye-yeon will sing Verdi's well-known opera arias such as `La Traviata,' `Macbeth,' `Nabucco,' and more. Tickets range from 30,000 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.
New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra Korea Tour
Carrying a repertoire that ranges from baroque to contemporary, the New Jersey Phil, led by Korean conductor Kim Nam-yun, will be accompanied by several Korean solo musicians. Tickets range from 30,000 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
Pianist Whang Hyun-soon will play works by Brahms, Chopin, Liszt and many more for one night only. Tickets range from 10,000 to 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Joshua Bell's Violin Recital
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 range from 30,000 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.
Homage Concert to `Nodame Cantabile'
July 7
Young rising stars, pianist Lee Hyo-ju and conductor Choi Su-yeol, will recreate memorable scenes from the popular cartoon `Nodame Cantabile.' Tickets range from 25,000 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
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 range from 20,000 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.
Moscow Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble Ditto
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 30
Four-man ensemble Ditto joins the Moscow Chamber Orchestra to present a youthful version of classic masterpieces. Tickets range from 30,000 to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra
June 26
The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra will perform Bach while accompanied by soloists. Tickets cost from 30,000 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.
George Winston Solo Piano Concert
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 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.
Big Tickets
Black Eyed Peas Live in Seoul
Olympic Park (Gymnastics 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" and "Over and Over" bids farewell to the world in the best way she knows how, through singing. Tickets cost 70,000 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 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 that 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.