Classical Concerts, Musuems, Pop and Jazz

Classical Concerts

Andras Schiff's First Piano Recital in Korea

Seoul Arts Center

Feb. 22 & 24

Praised by the New York Times as being ``the best pianist to play Bach in the whole classical world,'' Andras Schiff will visit Korea for the first time. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Lim Dong-hyek Piano Recital

Feb. 26

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek plays Bach's ``Chaconne'' (Busoni transcription) and the Goldberg variations. Lim is known for his Chopin recitals, but he is trying something new at this concert. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Gewandhaus Orchester zu Leipzig and Thomanerchor

Feb. 27

World-renowned Gewandhaus Orchester zu Leipzig, conducted by Georg Christoph Biller, will play Bach's ``BWV 232'' and more. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

March 1

Chen Zuohuang conducts the orchestra and three brass players from Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, trumpeter Gabor Tarkoevi, horn player Harn Xiao Ming and trombonist Olaf Ott, will join the concert. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (032) 438-7772. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

La Traviata

March 2

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of opera in Korea, ``La Traviata'' is staged as a concertante performance at the Seoul Arts Center. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Im Tae-kyung Concert

March 8

Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung will give his first solo concert in Seoul. He will sing various songs from classic and musical numbers to pop and jazz. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Glinka Choir College Boys' Choir

March 9

A boys' choir from Russia comes to Korea. The Glinka Choir College Boys' Choir will sing Rachmaninov's ``We Are Singing to You'' and Russian folk songs such as ``The Dashing Troika is Rushing.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

London Philharmonic Orchestra in Seoul

March 11

Led by Vladimir Jurowski, the London Philharmonic Orchestra comes to Korea. Korean pianist Paik Kun-woo and violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will play with the orchestra. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 200,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

March 25

Leading orchestral music in Manchester, U.K., the BBC Philharmonic comes to Korea. They will play Beethoven's ``Piano Concerto No. 3'' and Tchaikovsky's ``Symphony No. 6'' with pianist Kim Sun-wook. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

I Musici

March 28-29

I Musici, an Italian chamber orchestra, performs in Korea. The orchestra will play their representative repertoire, Vivaldi's ``The Four Seasons.'' Tickets range from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 733-8370. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Angela Hewitt

LG Arts Center

April 11-13

Pianist specialized in Bach, Angela Hewitt plays ``Well-Tempered Clavier I & II" composed by Bach. This Canadian pianist has won the Artist of the Year at the Gramophone Awards in 2006. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert

Through April 10

Pianist Kim Yong-bae, together with other artists, has arranged a series of concerts to familiarize the public with classical music. Concerts are on the second Thursday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. Tickets range from 20,000 won to 27,000 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

Maroon 5 Live in Korea

Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park

March 7

American rock group Maroon 5 will give a concert performing their hit songs ``Harder to Breathe,'' ``This Love'' and ``She Will Be Loved.'' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Backstreet Boys Live in Seoul

Fencing Stadium, Olympic Park

As a part of the ``Unbreakable'' tour, the Backstreet Boys visits Korea. The boy band will sing their hit numbers such as ``I Want It That Way'' and ``As Long As You Love Me.'' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 165,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Celine Dion

March 18-19

One of the world's top artists, Celine Dion will give a concert in Korea. During the ``Taking Chances World Tour 2008,'' Dion will sing ``My Heart Will Go on'' and ``The Power of Love'' along with songs from her new album. Tickets cost from 75,000 won to 300,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Museums

White Tiger, Guardian Deity of West

National Museum of Korea

Through April 6

The exhibition shows various images of the baekho (white tiger) collected from Ssangyeongchong (Tomb of Double Columns), Suryeopchong (Tomb of Hunting Scene), and the Great Gangseo Tomb. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.

Jingdezhen Qingbai Porcelain: Beauty of Pure White Blooming in Blue

Through April 13

The Asian Art Gallery showcases 75 items, including a Qingbai porcelain pillow recovered from the Sinan seabed. Qingbai porcelain, also known as shady blue porcelain, was one of the most favored types of pottery in China. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.

Year of the Rat

National Folk Museum of Korea

Through Feb. 25

To celebrate the Year of the Rat, the museum offers a special exhibition to help understand the Eastern lunar calendar and date system. Located at Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3, exit 5.

Late Joseon Tea Culture

The Amore Museum

Through Feb. 28

The Amore Museum presents an exhibition on the tea culture of the late Joseon Kingdom. This exhibition displays documents about the culture and tea utensils from that period. Admission is free. Visit museum.amorepacific.co.kr or call (031) 280-5595. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

Journey to Korean Women's Culture

Museum of Korean Embroidery

Through March 5

The exhibition wraps up the 30-year history of the Museum of Korean Embroidery. It displays some 80 posters used at exhibitions both at home and abroad. Call (02) 515-5114. Located at Hakdong Station on subway line 7, exit 10.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Yongsan National Memorial Museum

Through June 4

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Birth of Christianity exhibits five genuine, three copied dead sea scrolls and some 800 other relics. Located at Samgakji Station, exits 1 and 11.

Dance

Song of Mermaid

Arko Arts Theater

Feb. 29-March 1

Kim Sun-hee Ballet performs their own version of the classic ``The Little Mermaid.'' They have prepared a sealike stage with colorful costumes and diverse characters that will give the all time favorite classic story a bit of a twist. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3216-1185. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Sound Express

March 7-8

Top dance company in Korea, LDP Company presents their eighth performance, titled ``Sound Express,'' choreographed by Yoo Mi-na. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Nefes

March 13-16

Renowned German choreographer and dancer Pina Bausch's ``Nefes'' will grace the Korean stage. The exotic city of Istanbul is described on stage through the tender movements of dancers. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Giselle

Universal Arts Center

March 20-23

Universal Ballet Company presents the tragic love story of the innocent maiden Giselle. The company premiered ``Giselle'' in 1985 and it became one of the company's representative repertoires. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2204-1041. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.

Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy

Hongik University B-Boy Theater

Open Run

With a reenergized cast and storyline, this entertaining story of a ballerina who falls hopelessly in love with the world of hip-hop is now on stage near Hongik Univ. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233.

Break Out

Break Out Theater

Having drawn attenttion at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, Break Out now shows B-boy performances along with comedy. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.breakout.co.kr or call (02) 722-3995. Located near exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3 and 5.

Pop & Jazz

Raul Midon

Baekam Art Hall

March 5-6

Guitarist and singer/songwriter Raul Midon comes to Korea. Come listen to Midon's mixture of jazz, blues, R&B, and folk. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exit 8 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.

Harry Connick Jr. & His Big Band

March 13

Famous for the soundtrack of the movie ``When Harry Met Sally,'' Harry Connick Jr. will play romantic jazz music. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Jun Je-duk White Day Concert

Seongnam Arts Center

March 13-15

Korea's first Jazz harmonica player, Jun Je-duk often is compared to Stevie Wonder. Jun will perform in February with his unique sounds and musical techniques. The concert also includes tickets that provide wine, dinner and other gifts for couples that wish to celebrate the special day. Tickets cost from 35,000 won from 65,000. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang subway line.

Toy Concert ``Thank You''

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

March 14-16

Listen to Toy, or You Hee-yeol's delicate ballads. He will sing songs from his latest album ``Thank You.'' Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 322-0014. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Lena Park Concert ``Evergreen''

March 26-30

R&B singer Lena Park gives a solo concert in March. She stepped up as a singer/songwriter and producer with her 6th album ``Come to Where I Am.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert

March 29-30

K-pop group Shinhwa celebrates their 10th anniversary through special concerts. They will sing songs from their previous albums and their ninth one, which is to be released in late March. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

2008 Jazz and City

KT Art Hall

Various jazz groups and soloists will perform everyday. Tickets cost 1,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Plays & Musicals

42nd Street

National Theater of Korea

The original cast of Broadway musical ``42nd Street'' will perform heart-pumping tap in marvelous costumes. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3 (shuttle available).

Notre Dame de Paris

The French musical ``Notre Dame de Paris'' can now be seen as a Korean production. Listen to the tragic but beautiful love songs of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame, and Esmeralda. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.ndpkorea.com or 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Hairspray

Chungmu Art Hall

Through March 1

A big hit from Broadway, the musical Hairspray is now performing on the Korean stage. Music from the 1960s heats up the stage with unique characters including Tracy, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.

Radio Star

Through March 2

The hit movie ``Radio Star,'' directed by Lee Joon-ik, has been adapted for the stage. Comedian-turned-actor Jung Sung-hwa will play the role of the generous manager while former rock singer Kim Da-hyun will be the top singer from the 1980s. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.mradiostar.com or call (02) 556-5910. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Nine

Based on Federico Fellini's autobiographical film ``8 1/2,'' this musical focuses on movie director Guido Contini's mid-life crisis. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Mamma Mia!

Charlotte Theater

Through May

Musical ``Mamma Mia!,'' based on hit songs of ABBA such as ``Dancing Queen'' and ``I Have A Dream,'' is currently in Korean production. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.mamma-mia.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.

Finding Kim Jong-wook

Daehangno Art Madang

A woman looking for her first love, Kim Jong-wook, hires a man to find him for her. Watch to see how the story between them unravels. Tickets are 40,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.