Concerts, Museums and Performances
CLASSICAL
I Maestri's 2nd Concert
Seoul Arts Center
July 31
The all-male vocal ensemble "I Maestri," will sing classics from European baroque music to traditional Korean songs in order to raise funds for UNICEF. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 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.
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Ensemble
July 15
The brass instrument players of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra have been lauded as the best in the world and will perform for the first time in Korea since their formation fifty years ago. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
'A Night of Opera'
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
July 7
A group comprised of the best Korean opera singers will be accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra led by maestro Jo Dae-myeong to deliver familiar and classic arias. 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.
The 604th Concert by the KBS Symphony Orchestra
June 29
With program centered around the great German musicians, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, the KBS Symphony Orchestra will be guided by conductor Moshe Atzmon and complemented by guest solo violinist, Shlomo Mintz. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Michel Dalberto's Piano Solo Concert
Kumho Art Hall
Renowned French pianist, Michel Dalberto, has prepared a program focused on piano works by Beethoven and Debussy. 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.
Money Today 2007 Summer Concert
July 14
Performing the Georges Bizet's masterpiece, "Carmen," this year's summer concert features an impressive cast of renowned Korean opera singers and the Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 10,000 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.
A Midsummer Night's Concert
July 11
The 21st concert to be held since its inception in 1986, this year's program will include the acclaimed Prime Philharmonic Orchestra, Korean maestro Jeong Chi-yong, and solo pianist Byeon Jeong-eun, performing music from distinguished operas and musicals. Tickets cost 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.
Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'Clock Concert
Through Dec. 13
Pianist Kim Yong-bae has arranged a series of concerts with various artists in order to familiarize the public with classical music. Concerts are on the second Thursday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 27,000 won (includes a lunch special). 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.
Trio con Brio Copenhagen Concert
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 Namb Bus 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.
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'
Young rising stars, pianist Lee Hyoju 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 Seongjae 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.
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 "There 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.
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. 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.
From Excavation to Exhibition
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
B-Boy Korea
Tokebi Storm Theater
Through July 31
A perfect concoction of Korean traditional instruments (gugak) with heart-pumping breakdance moves, "B-boy Korea" has only one more month before its end. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 50,000 won. Visit www.ipmc.co.kr or call (02) 739-8287. Located near exit 5 of Seodaemun Station on subway line 5.
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 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
Through Nov. 15
The Universal Ballet Company will perform different masterpieces for each season. Tickets cost from 15,000 to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.
B-Boy Show
Daehangno Ziller Hall
June 28 - July 31
Anything and everything about hip hop and breakdancing is here to stay for one month, including the best of DJ's, rappers, breakdancers, beatboxers, and much more. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. No performance on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit www.zillerzone.com or call (02) 741-9700. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
POP & JAZZ
World Vocal Music Festival 'Amazing Voice 2007'
Aug. 10- 11
The first of its kind ever to be held, this world vocal festival will present the world's best acappella groups such as "Rajaton," "Real Group," "Idea of North," "M-Pact" and many more on one stage. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Lee Byeong-wu's 2007 Concert
Guitar playing, composing, producing, mixing, recording, sound designing renaissance man, Lee Byeong-wu, will be holding a concert where he will perform music on all guitars (classic, acoustic, electric) and of all genres. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Yun Hee-jung & Friends Concert
Munhwa Ilbo Hall
July 25-26
Korean jazz singer Yun Hee-jung asks her friends Shin Hae-cheol and Hong Ui-Suk to join her onstage for a concert filled with nostalgic Korean and foreign jazz numbers. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit hall.munhwa.com or call (02) 3701-5757. Located near exit 5 of Seodaemun Station on subway line 5.
Lee Seung-hwan National Tour
Seongnam Arts Center
July 17
Rocker star Lee Seung-hwan comes to Seongnam as part of his tour of Korea for a much-awaited live performance spectacle. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 77,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
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 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.
Ivy Live Concert
Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium
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 SM Town Summer Concert
June 30-July 1
Super Junior, Kangta, The Grace and more will be onstage for the summer to bring the best of their hits, dance moves and entertainment. Tickets cost from 44,000 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
July 8
Symphonic pop pianist Lee Ji-su will present a concert with his trademark pop renditions of classic pieces. Tickets cost 20,000 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.
PLAYS & MUSICALS
'Sister Soul'
Sogang University (Merry Hall)
June 30-July 29
From the musical director of the motion picture 'Sister Act,' and the Broadway musical 'Cats,' comes this powerful musical filled with gospel and soul music such as the familiar 'The Happy Day,' and "I Will Follow Him." Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
'Dancing Shadow'
July 8- Aug. 10
A dance musical about the futility of war, its devastation, the love and hope that can still exit and the humanity that must surpass even the bleakest of times. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. Visit www.dancingshadows.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Matthew Bourne's 'Swan Lake'
LG Arts Center
July 4 -22
The famous male dancers presenting "Swan Lake" come to Korea for the third time. Tickets cost from 40,000 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
A murder has taken place and the clients at a hair salon want to solve the mystery themselves, resulting in a comedy of pure madness. No performances Mondays. Tickets cost 15,000 won (children), 25,000 won (students), and 30,000 won (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 its success in England's West End. Tickets cost from 30,000 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.
Spitfire Grill
Through Aug. 5
Percy Talbott is a small-town girl who wants to start a new life at the Spitfire Grill after her release from prison. Tickets cost from 35,000 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.
Picnic
Through July 22
A comedy breakdance musical about a handful of prisoners wanting to break free. Tickets cost from 30,000 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.