Concerts, Museums & Performances
CLASSICAL CONCERTS
Coronation Ball
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 15 - June 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.
Alban Berg Quartet's Farewell Concert In Seoul
Seoul Arts Center
May 31
After 36 successful years of performing together, the Alban Berg Quartet has announced their farewell to the stage and will perform for the last time in Seoul. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 70,000 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.
Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra Concert in Korea
June 26
Composed of the best musicians that Europe has to offer, the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra will play their own interpretations of Bach while accompanied by other soloist musicians. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 5 and 4 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
The Rascher Saxophone Quartet
June 12
Praised for their ingenious classic performances on the saxophone, the Rascher Quartet presents their first live concert in Seoul. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 5 and 4 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Christian Lindberg & Nordic Chamber Orchestra
LG Arts Center
June 19
Dubbed one of the best brass instrument players of the 21st century, Swedish trombone player Christian Lindberg and the Nordic Chamber Orchestra 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 In Korea
June 22
Greet the new season with George Winston's Summer Concert as he presents a repertoire that varies 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 5 and 4 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Jin Yong Piano Recital
June 2
At barely 10 years old, pianist Ji Yong captivated audiences and was the youngest to win first place in the 2001 Young Artist Concours. Now 15, he returns to the Korean stage. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Lee Kyung-sook: My Life, My Music!
Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall)
June 16
Pianist Lee Kyung-sook presents a concert with performances by Korea's best classical musicians performing works by Bach, Schubert, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and much more. 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.
3 Tenors +1 in Seoul
June 10
A rare performance in which three Korean tenors are joined by one baritone, the ``3 Tenors+1'' concert will have a myriad of arias as well as other familiar music and songs for the entire audience to enjoy. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 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.
Jennifer Koh & Benjamin Hochman's Duo Concert
Kumho Art Hall
June 1
Violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Benjamin Hochman join forces to bring the best interpretation of Brahms' masterpieces. Tickets cost 30,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-1919. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Gypsy Violinist Lendvay's Concert
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Violinist Jozsef Lendvay is joined by friends to present their well-known performances of gypsy music. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 88,000 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.
Youth Orchestra Festival
Seongnam Arts Center (Opera House)
May 27
An impressive alliance made up of members of five youth orchestras from South Korea, Germany and China takes part in the first national youth orchestra festival hosted by the Seongnam Arts Center. Tickets cost 10,000 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.
EZ Hyoung and Jang Sei-yong's Stylish Spirit
Hoam Art Hall
May 25
The third concert to take place in the festival, singer-songwriter EZ Hyoung and New Age pianist and singer Jang Sei-yong deliver a program that ranges from classical to pop. Tickets cost 30,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 9 of Seoul City Hall Station on subway lines 1 and 2.
Pluck
Bandai Dream Theater
Through May 27
The unconventional string trio Pluck will present ``The Specialists,'' a combination of classical music performance and slapstick comedy. They will also appear at Seoul Open Theater Changdong in central Seoul from May 29 to June 10. Tickets cost 33,000 won for shows at Bandai. Visit www.goarthall.co.kr, or call 1588-7890 or 1544-1555. Located near Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
BIG TICKETS
Quidam
Jamsil Sports Complex
Through June 3
The last chance to catch Cirque du Soleil's signature awe-inspiring acrobatics, dance, music and drama in ``Quidam'' as it draws near to its final performance in Korea. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 200,000 won. Visit www.quidam2007.co.kr. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
2007 SM Town Summer Concert
Olympic Park (Aerobics Stadium)
June 30 - July 1
Korean superstars such as TVXQ, 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.
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. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Lion King
Charlotte Theater
Through June 1
This Japanese version of the Disney musical will go on stage to enchant and captivate audiences with its well-known African music and rhythms. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 90,000 won. Visit www.charlottetheater.com or call (02) 411-5083/5. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
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 exhibition takes place at the Amore Pacific Museum 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. Call (02) 547-9177 or visit www.spacec.co.kr. Located near Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
DANCE
Nacho Duato & Tomaz Pandur with Compania Nacional de Danza ``Alas''
June 6 - June 8
The best of Spain's contemporary dance finds Korea to showcase their latest work, ``Alas'' (Wings). 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.
2007 Korea International Ballet Competition
Universal Arts Center
Both renowned and beginning ballet dancers from all over the world will congregate on stage in Seoul for the annual Seoul International Ballet Competition. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.uac.co.kr or call (02) 2204-1030/1033. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on subway line 5.
2007 Dong-A Dance Festival
May 30
The annual dance festival commences yet again. Enjoy unforgettable performances of a variety of dance styles. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Evening Prayer
May 25-27
Alain Platel, choreographer and creator of the Belgian contemporary dance company, C. de la B, created dance performances unlike any other with unimaginable. Movements are choreographed to a mix of jazz, gypsy, and Baroque music. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
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.
Julia's Brunch Ballet
Universal Art 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.
POPS & JAZZ
Kim Gun-mo's ``Tribute to You'' Concert
June 23 - June 24
Coming back with his first album in two years, singer Kim Gun-mo will give the best of his last ten albums and stage his latest works. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.sejonpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Rumblefish ``Happy Virus'' Concert
Dream Theater S.H.
June 8 - June 9
The Korean alternative rock band perform their very own solo concert. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Paul Van Dyk
Sheraton Walker-Hill Hotel (Gayagum Hall)
One of the most celebrated DJs in today's pop culture, Paul Van Dyk will perform for one night at the hotel featuring some of his well-known music from the 90s to his most recent work. Tickets cost 60,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 4555-000. Located near Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5 (hotel shuttle buses available).
Boney M Concert in Korea
Olympic Park (Olympic Hall)
June 11-12
The iconic disco group from the 70s, Boney M will perform some of their undying disco classics with their powerful rhythms. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Seoul Jazz Festival 2007
An astounding four days of jazz music performed by top musicians (Dimension, J-Fusion All Stars, Joe Sample of The Crusaders, Randy Crawford, and the Pat Metheny Trio) celebrate the city as it falls into the charm of jazz. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Marisa Monte's Korea Concert
Brazilian muse Maria Monte comes to Korea as part of her 2007 World Tour to introduce her latest album, a blend of the rhythmic Brazilian traditional with the modern pop. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Dragon Ash Tour: Music in Korea
MelOn-AX
June 9
The Japanese hip hop/rock band will perform a musical mix of reggae, rap, rock, punk, Spanish, and R&B. Tickets cost 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 540-2740. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
PLAYS & MUSICALS
Chance!
COEX Art Hall
Through June 10
The hit musical that depicts the comedy that surrounds everyday life in a seemingly dull office. Tickets cost 40,0000 won. Visit www.coexarthall.co.kr or call 6000-6790/1. Located inside COEX Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Picnic
Chungmu Art Hall
May 26-July 22
"Picnic" is an extreme comedy breakdance musical about a handful of prisoners wanting to get out of jail. 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.
The 7 Fingers: Traces
National Museum of Korea (Theater)
May 25- 27
An incredible show mixing acrobatics, sports, dance, electronic music, jazz, pop, slide shows, graffiti, and a talented cast, "Traces" will no doubt leave a mark with their first Korean performance. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit www.cfnmk.or.kr/theater/information.php or call 1544-5955. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Spitfire Grill
Through Aug. 5
The musical that portrays the story of small town girl, Percy Talbott, after she is released from prison and starts life all over again at the Spitfire Grill. 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.
West Side Story
May 26-July 1
The unforgettable story of Tony and Maria comes to the Korean musical stage. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 85,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3141-1345. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Great Jang Geum (Jewel in the Palace)
Seoul Arts Center (Opera Hall)
May 26 -June 17
The heartbreaking and courageous story of the genius palatial maid that took Asia by storm is now a musical. No performance on Mondays. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Guys & Dolls
Messa B-Boy Theater
Through May 31
Breakdancers retell the musical "Guys & Dolls." Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 1588-7890. Located near Hoehyeon Station on subway line 4.
The King and I
National Theater of Korea
Through May 29
Performed by the original Broadway cast, the story of Madam Leonowens and the king of Siam finally comes to the Korean stage. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2280-4115/6. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk University Station on subway line 3.
Wuthering Heights
Daehangno Arts Center (Hall 3)
Emily Bronte's masterpiece of the feud between the Earnshaws and the Lintons and the two loves caught in between is brought to life in Korea. Tickets cost 15,000 won (elementary, junior high and high school students), 20,000 won (college student), and 30,000 won. Visit artmadang.co.kr or call (02) 747-2114. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.