Concert, Museums & Performances

Classical Concerts

Handel Festival Orchestra

Seoul Arts Center

May 4

Take the chance to listen to the classical melodies from Handel Festival Orchestra. World-renowned soprano Shin Young-ok will peform with the orchestra on their first visit to Korea. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 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.

Cho-Liang Lin Recital

LG Arts Center

May 21

Named as the "Instrumentalist of the Year" by "Musical America," Taiwanese-American Cho-Liang Lin, master violinist, will perform in Seoul, collaborating with pianist Helen Hwang. The artist will play the music of Mozart, Beethoven and his other favorite classical selections. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Giovanni Mirabassi Trio on Concert

April 3

Italy's celebrated jazz pianist Giovanni Mirabassi will perform for the first time in Seoul. Mirabassi won the Best Album of the year from the Academie du Jazz in France, the prominent Les Victoire du Jazz award and the Best Soloist Award from the Concours International de Jazz d'Avignon, among others. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.seoularts.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Chamber Music Series I with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

March 28

Experience the music of Dvorak with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Sergei Trofanov's Gypsy Passion

March 29

The music of the gypsies is filled with passion. Violinist Sergei Trofanov will bring its spell to Seoul along with Korean singer Yoo Yeol. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. Visit sergeitrofanov.com or call (02) 483- 0222. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Cellist Song Young-hoon's 'Eternal Tango'

Seongnam Arts Center

June 29

Young, talented cellist Song Young-hoon and Japanese Tango band "Cuatrocientos" will get together once again to offer classical fans the passion of the Tango. Along with "Cuatrocientos," ballad singer Kim Dong-ryul will also join to uphold the Tango spirit. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 77,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang line.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

March 25

Leading orchestra from 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.

Salvatore Licitra Special Concert

Salvatore Licitra, the so-called next Pavarotti, will perform in Korea. The New York Times praised Licitra as being "in true Italian tenor tradition." Srba Dinic will lead the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 180,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 523-5391. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

La Traviata

April 10-13

Verdi's opera "La Traviata" will be staged by the Seoul Metropolitan Opera Company. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Angela Hewitt

April 11-13

The Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt plays "Well-Tempered Clavier I & II," composed by Bach. This Bach-specialist was 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.

Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends

April 16

Pianist Julius Jeong-won Kim holds his third "Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends" concert. Pianist Noh Young-shim, singer Yangpa and other artists will appear. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.stompmusic.com or call (02) 2658-3546. 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 introduce the public to 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

Paul Potts Live in Seoul

Grand Auditorium, Ewha Womans University

May 3-4

From a cell phone salesman to the winner of "Britain's Got Talent," Paul Potts has proved there are no boundaries when it comes to the love and passion of music. Potts will visit Seoul for the first time and share his dreams and hope with fans. Tickets cost from 77,000 won to 132,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 722-6504. Located near exit 4 of Ewha University Station on subway 2.

The Magic of Rick Thomas

Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park

May 2

Experience a Las Vegas Magic Show here at Seoul with Rick Thomas. Thomas was given the Best Illusionist of the Year from the World Magic Awards in 2007, the Theater Excellence Award in 2004 among many other awards in his magical career. This will be a great opportunity to see the magic for yourself with friends and family. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.rickthomas.co.kr or call (02) 1588-7890. 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.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Yongsan National Memorial Museum

Through June 4

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

Dance

Netherlands Dance Theater

May 17-18

British newspaper the Independent praised them as "characterized by the gorgeous fluency of young bodies in an ecstasy of motion." They are the Netherlands Dance Theater, who will visit Korea to offer their unique and graceful dance moves. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang line.

2008 The National Opera of Korea's Lucia

National Theater of Korea

April 1-4

Join the sad and graceful arias of the Opera "Lucia" of The National Opera of Korea. The performance will be composed by Manel Valdivieso and produced by Wolfram Mehring. The opera flows to a sad, tragic love story with beautiful music. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.nationalopera.org or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3 (shuttle available).

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.

Romeo and Juliet

April 16-19

The Korea National Ballet presents the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. The world-famous Yuri Grigorovich has choreographed this ballet. Tickets range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won. Special package tickets with Universal's "Giselle" are also available. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3 (shuttle available).

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 attention 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

Take 6

April 15

One of the most popular vocal groups in the world, Take 6 will visit Korea to present fans with their beautiful harmonies. Join Take 6 with their charismatic performance and enjoy their worldwide renowned melodies. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit yuyuclassic.com or call (02) 586-2722 Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Kim Kwang-jin

April 20-21

Kim Kwang-jin, former member of the ballad group, The Classic, is holding his concert to offer his fans his delicate and sweet melodies. Singer, composer and now a fund manager, Kim will return to the stage with his new album "Last Decade." Tickets cost 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Gene Bora's Piano Concert

April 9

Twenty-year-old jazz pianist Gene Bora is not only famous for her young age, but for her professionalism when it comes to her music. Fans can experience Gene's original songs, plus some favorites such as "Arirang" with a twist. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 749-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

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 ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Big Mama Concert "Be the Bridge"

Fencing Stadium, Olympic Park

March 22-23

Join Big Mama, who climbed to the top solely with their passion for music, with their passion for music, with their concert "Be the Bridge." Tickets cost from 88,000 won to 44,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Jason Mraz Live in Seoul

Melon-AZ

As a part of "The Beautiful Singer/Songwriter Series," Jason Mraz will sing his songs in Korea. He will sing "Geek in the Pink,' "Life is Wonderful" and songs from his upcoming album. Tickets cost 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 563-0595. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.

Shinhwa 10th Anniversary Concert

Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park

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 will 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.

Duran Duran

April 17

Duran Duran holds their "Red Carpet Massacre Tour" concert in Seoul, 19 years after their first visit to the country. The British band is famous for songs "A View to a Kill," :Wild Boys" and "Ordinary World." Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or contact ticket@b4hent.com. 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

Hamlet

Theater Yong, National Museum of Korea

Through April 5

Originally composed in the Czech language, this musical was a big hit on Broadway and had a successful Korean production last year. Now, it returns with a new director and actors. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.musicalhamlet.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Five Course Love

Chungmu Art Hall

Through April 27

In the musical "Five Course Love," three actors play fifteen characters at five restaurants in one night. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.

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.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Doosan Art Center

Through May 12

Based on the namesake 1988 film, a hit from Broadway is now revived as a Korean production. With music and lyrics by David Yazbek from a book by Jeffrey Lane. Tickets cost 40,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1.

Evil Dead

March 18-June 15

A farcical, horror musical, "Evil Dead, the Musical" portrays college students who unintentionally released evil spirits in the woods. Specially designed splatter zone seats are on stage for those who want to be showered by "blood" from the zombies. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.showfac.com/evildead or call (02) 2051-3307. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.

Grease

Dongsoong Art Center

Return to Rydell High School in 1950s to see Danny and Sandy's love story with rock and roll music. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

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.