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Wed, October 16, 2019 | 18:16

Late great masters' legacies in traditional Korean music honored

Anyone who's interested in the legacies of great masters of traditional Korean music genres should not miss this week's special two-day performances by the National Gugak Center's Folk Music Group on the evenings of this Thursday and Friday. Marking the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Folk Music Group, an affiliated music company under the National Gugak Center, the perf...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-13 17:34

Korean-American violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill joins world-renowned Takacs Quartet

Korean American violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will join the Takacs Quartet, one of the world's most celebrated quartets - next June. Established in 1975 at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, the Takacs Quartet garnered numerous honors and awards, including Grammys Awards, Gramophone Awards and the Classic Brit Awards.

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-13 17:33

IU returns with a touch of the blues

IU Friday posted a teaser photo of herself ahead of the release of her album, titled “Love Poems,” on her Instagram account. The photo shows the K-pop star with her hair dyed blue, leaving fans guessing what the album is about. The release date has not been revealed.

2019-10-11 17:13

When classical music meets circus

Circuses and classical music are two very different art forms which seem have no common elements; yet if they collaborate, they have potential to astonish audiences. Over the past decade, touring circus troupe “Cirque de la Symphonie” has been presenting jaw-dropping aerial performances along with acrobatics, juggling and balancing that are perfectly synchronized to live clas...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-07 17:19

Marcello Giordani, tenor of beauty and heft, dies at 56

Tenor Marcello Giordani, renowned for a voice of beauty and heft that made him a star at the world's top opera houses, died Saturday. He was 56. Giordani had a heart attack following lunch at his home in Monte Tauro, a suburb of Augusta in Sicily, and could not be revived, his vocal coach, Bill Schuman, told The Associated Press.

2019-10-06 10:52

TWICE's new album to set new record for 1st week sales

K-pop girl group TWICE has renewed the record for first-week sales of a K-pop album Sept. 23 with its latest mini-album “Feel Special.” The previous record also belonged to the nine-member band.

2019-10-01 18:09

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra to kick off 2019 Russia tour next month

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) will hold special concerts in three Russian cities early October. This will be the orchestra's first time in Russia in nine years since they performed there in June 2010. The performances are to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Russia that falls on the year 2020.

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-29 17:54

[REVIEW] Canadian artist Shawn Mendes set off Asian tour with Korea

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes set off on his Asian tour for his latest self-titled album in Korea, Thursday. His first show was at KSPO dome with 15,000 capacity, located in Olympic Park, Seoul. Thousands of fans filled the site and screamed in excitement as Mendes appeared in a ripped jean jacket and black jeans with his signature acoustic guitar.

2019-09-29 16:11

[INTERVIEW] Singer-songwriter Ku One-chan seeks new direction in honest music

Singer-songwriter Ku One-chan is currently seeking his identity in the middle of the road. With R&B music and sweet melodies with a hint of indie-like lyrics, critics acknowledge his music is unique in the Korean music scene. The way he appeared for a Korea Times interview on Wednesday at the cafe in Magic Strawberry Music Company resembled his music. He was there with a simp...

2019-09-27 08:50

Chopin Competition prize winner Lim Dong-min releases album in 8 years, prepares for concert tour

Back in October 2005, Korean pianist brothers Lim Dong-min, 25 at that time, and Lim Dong-hyek, 21, surprisingly shared the third prize together during the prestigious 15th International Chopin Piano Competition. No second prize was awarded then, and the Korean brothers studying in Russia tied for the third honor as the first Koreans to ever win a prize at the Chopin competit...

Anna J. Park | 2019-09-26 16:45

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