Classical Concerts, Big Tickets, Dance, Pop & Jazz, Plays & Musicals
Classical Concerts
The Beatles on Baroque
Olympic Hall in Olympic Park
Nov. 23
Les Beat, a project chamber orchestra from Korea, renders Baroque style to Beatles's music. They will play 17 Beatles hits and representative Baroque music, such as Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Pachelbel's Kanon. Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung also joins to offer variety. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won and the performance begins at 5 p.m. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Part Station on subway line 5.
World Symphony Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 24
The World Symphony Orchestra (WSO), a project orchestra consisting of 80 major players from 20 countries, visits Korea with Maestro Gum Nansae. Cellist Song Young-hoon and pianist Igor Tchetuev join as special guests. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Jang Sa-ik's Flower Viewing Soripan
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 8-10.
Jang Sa-ik, Korean traditional singer, holds a recital to celebrate his sixth album release. The title, Flower Viewing, is the title of Kim Hyeong-yong's poetry and the title song of his album. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 396-0514. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Kim Julius-Jeongwon Grand Tour Recital
Nov. 27
Seongnam Arts Center
Pianist Kim Jeong-won, the real-life model of the Korean movie "For Horowitz," embarks on tour from Nov. 11 to Dec. 28, visiting 12 Korean cities. The program includes Bach's Chaconne, Chopin's Barcarolle and Rachmaninoff's Piano Sonata. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Nov. 12 and 13
Russia's top orchestra, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, is returning to Korea with conductor Yuri Khateuvich Temirkanov. It will play Tchaikovsky, which the New York Times praised as St. Petersburg's exclusive repertoire. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Seoul International Guitar Festival
CTS Art Hall
Nov. 16~20
Guitar and Korean traditional music meet at the Seoul International Guitar Festival (SIGF). Peppino Agostino, a master of the acoustic finger-style-guitar, and Jason Vieaux, winner of the American International Concours, play together with the KBS Traditional Music Orchestra. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won and festival cards are available for 60,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 523-0110. Located near from Noryangjin Station on subway line 1.
La Traviata Highlight
Goyang Oulimnuri
Nov. 13
Maestro Gum Nansae and his Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra play highlights from Verdi's Opera La Traviata. Soprano Sin Ji-hwa, tenor Choi Seong-su and baritone Jang Yu-sang will appear onstage. Tickets cost from 5,000 won to 10,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.com or call (02) 591-1660. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.
'Knock' Percussion Concert with Kim Sun-kyung
Nov. 22
Musical actress Kim Sun-kyung hosts a percussion concert, titled Knock, the theme of which is Passion, Flutter, and Funny.It presents a variety of percussion music from Brazilian rhythms to a children's song. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 35,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 515-9227. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.
Elizabeth Joy Roe Piano Recital
Hoam Art Hall
Nov. 25
Talented pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe, described as "brilliant" by the New York Times, will offer her favorite tunes including those by Bach, Chopin and Wagner. All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1577-5622. Located near exits 9 and 10 of City Hall Station on subway line 2.
An Autumn Story of Three Men
Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung, countertenor David DQ Lee, and pianist Yiruma will come together with Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra to present musical experiments, mingling their different music spectrums together. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 90,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-1887. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Tatarstan National Orchestra
Nov. 10
The Tatarstan National Orchestra plays Tatar's traditional music under the baton of Anatoli Shutikov. The music is derived from the Genghis Khan tribe and has much in common with Korean traditional music. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2263-4680. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Big Tickets
Paik Gun-woo Piano Recital
Nov. 30
Pianist Paik Gun-woo plays Olivier Messiaen for the first time since 1996. Celebrating the centennial anniversary of Messiaen's birth, Paik plays his Twenty Views on Christ Child, known as the world's most difficult piano solo on account of its technique. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.com or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott Duo Recital
Nov. 11
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott will play Franz Schubert's Sonata in A Minor for Arpeggione and Dmitri Shostakovich's Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle
Nov. 20 and 21
One of the world's finest orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic will perform all four Brahms's symphonies under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. Brahms and the Berlin PHilharmonic have a special relationship, as they are the world's first orchestra to play Brahms' third symphony. Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 450,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (020) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Alegria
Jamsil Sports Complex
Open run
Canadian circus group Cirque du Soleil brings Alegria to Korean fans. Joy in Spanish, Alegria is a more upbeat show than the troupe's previous performance, Quidam. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.co.kr or call (02) 541-3150. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
Museums
Alive Gallery
Sports Complex
Enjoy some of the best-known frescos, paintings and scultupres at Alive Gallery. It not only introduces famous works, but offers a memorable experience where pieces move and describe themselves, as they were alive. All tickets cost 17,000 won. Located near exits 6 and 8 of Sports Copmlext Station on subway line 2.
Dance
Romeo and Juliet by Kang Sue-jin
Nov. 17 and 18
To celebrate her winning the John Cranco Prize, ballerina Kang Sue-jin of Stuttgart Ballet and her troupe visit Korea with Romeo and Juliet, adpated and simplified from the play and now exclusively performed by Stuttgart Ballet. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 250,000 won. For more information, visit www. interpartk.com or call (02)751-9606-10. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Sachoom
Sachoom Theater
Open Run
Sachoom is an abbreviation of Dance When You Are in Love in Korean. Experience various dance moves that range from hip-hop and modern to traditional. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.lovedance.co.kr or call (02) 3676-7617. Located near exit 5 of Anguk Station on subway line 3.
Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy
B-Boy Theater, Hongik University
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 University. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233.
Break Out
Break Out Theater
Having drawn attention at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, Break Out features B-boy performances along with comedy. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, 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 and Jazz
Seoul International Computer Music Festival
Nov. 9~12
Seoul International Computer Music Festival (SICMF) began in 1994 and now represents Asia's most authoritative computer music festival. Major modern musician are visiting the SICMF as special guests, including Shadow Play, Pierre Boulez, Jonathan Harvey, and Steve Reich. Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 520-8106. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Cho Yong-pil "The History" Concert
Uijeongbu Gymnasium
Nov. 15
Cho Yong-pil is holding a local concert tour, titled The History, to celebrate 40 years as Korea's top singer. He presents hit songs, such as Leopard at Kilimanjaro and Mona Lisa, through Dec. 6. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Get off at Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1 and take bus number 8.
Windy City & Kingston Rudieska 1st Joint Concert
Rolling Hall
Nov. 21
Windy City, Korea's top reggae/soul band, and Kingston Rudieska, a brass/ska band, are holding their first joint concert under the title of Live Healing. Folk rock band Jang Kiha and Faces are joining as special guests. Tickets cost 25,000 won in advance and 30,000 won at the door. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2231-3304. Located near exit 1 of Sangsu Station on subway line 6.
Armin Van Buuren in Seoul
Club Volume in Itaewon
DJ Armin Van Buuren, who was elected as world top DJ of 2007, visits Korea with DJ Blake Jarrell. He started to produce trance music when he was nine, and now hosts famous radio show State of Trance. Tickets costs 50,000 won for advance purchase and 60,000 won at the door. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-2635. Located inside Crown Hotel Itaewon near Noksapyeong Station on subway line 6.
Jo Sung-mo's Cryout Concert
Cities of Korea and Japan
Through Dec. 31st
To celebrate his 10 years as a musician and return from military service, he will present a variety of music genre, including rock, jazz, and electric, as well as his exclusive ballads. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 548-0733. Located at Children's Grand Park.
Yang Hi-eun Concert
Chungmu Art Hall
Nov. 14 -16
Korea's top folk song singer Yang Hi-eun holds a concert. Her performance is focusing on life itself and she is trying to encourage people with her calm and peaceful guitar playing. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Maximilian Hecker
YE-Hall Apgujeong
Nov. 17
Maximilian Hecker revisits Korea, celebrating his second album release. Korean modern rock band Zitten will join as a special guest. Tickets cost 33,000 won for advance purchase or 38,000 won at the door. For more information visit www.yehall.com or call (02) 3142-2981. Located near exit 2 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
Jamiroquai
Olympic Hall, Olympic Stadium
Nov. 14
Britain acid jazz band Jamiroquai is coming to Seoul for the first time since its debut in 1992. With hit songs like Virtual Insanity and Comic Girls, the band will entertain fans with their distinctive and stylish sounds. Tickets cost from 110,000 won to 132,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3488. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station in subway line 5.
Fall in Fall Malo Jazz Concert
Bucheon Boksagol Culture Center
Korea's top jazz singer, Malo, is giving a concert under the title Fall in Fall. Malo studied jazz at UC Berkeley and released her 4th album last year. She will sing Korean jazz with her renowned scat singing. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 25,000 won. For more information, visit tickets.interpark.com or call (02) 320-6335. Located near exit 2 of Songnae Station on subway line 1.
Plays & Musicals
Old Couple's Love Story
Nov. 6-16
A flirtatious old man and fastidious old woman who happen to live together fall in love for the last time in their lives. However, they realize that they have to be prepared to bid each other farewell, as death is coming. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Warai no Daigaku (College of Laughs)
Dongsoong Art Center
Through Nov. 30
Dongsoong Theater Company presents "Warai no Daigaku" from the Japanese play written by Koki Mitani. During World War II, a writer struggles to protect his works from a censor who tries to get rid of all the humorous lines. Actor Hwang Jung-min plays the writer. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 45,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 766-6007. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Cats
Charlotte Theater
Through Dec. 28
Since it was first written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, more than 6 million people from all over the world have seen it. Shin Yeong-suk and Ock Ju-hyeon play Grizabella while Kim Jin-su and Dae-sung play Rum Tum Tugger. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalcats.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
Kleopatra
Universal Art Center
The musical reconstructs ancient Romeo's battle scene and traditional costumes, based on historical research. Kim Seon-kyeong and Park Ji-yun bring Kleopatra's dramatic life to the stage. Tickets cost 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 549-4167. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Xanadu
Doosan Art Center
Through Nov. 23
Greek muse Clio descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California and meets Sonny. Clio shares her powers with Sonny, a struggling artist and the two create a roller disco called "Xanadu" But Clio falls in love with the mortal Sonny. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit www.smxanadu.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1.
Dandelion That Becomes the Wind
Nov. 7- Jan. 4
Movie actor Cho Jae-hyun comes back to the stage as an old man who lives in his memories after losing his wife. Directed by Kim Nak-hyeong, winner of Artist of the Year in 2006. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 35,000 won. For more information, visit www.idsartcenter.co.kr or call (02) 766-6007. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Love and Blood
Daehangno Open Theater
This is the first musical to portray the personalities of people with different blood types. Try guessing the blood type of the four characters who all possess vastly different personalities. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1577-5878. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.