Classical Concerts, Big Tickets and Pop and Jazz

Classical Concerts

Classics in Cinema

Hoam Art Hall

Dec. 12

CIELOS Ensemble, a chamber orchestra organized last August, provides a chance to meet classical movie tracks. A music critic Jang Il-beom, who hosts his own classical music program on KBS1 radio, joins as a commentator. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 9 and 10 of City Hall Station on subway line 2.

Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois Concert

Sejong Center for Performing Arts

Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois, the boys' choir from France, visits Korea. Consisting of only 24 boys selected from a strict audition, this choir is evaluated as world's top choir with the Vienna and the Toelzer. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 548-4480. Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2, or exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwa-mun Station on subway line 5.

Boon the Bassoon First Concert

Seoul Arts Center

Dec 16

Boon the Bassoon hosts the first concert to celebrate its creation. 7 bassoonists present a rare chance to enjoy tunes of the bassoon, the woodwind that makes the lowest pitched sound of all. To promote the bassoon as Boon and familiar instrument, it provides various programs including solo and ensemble. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 581-5404. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Dresdner Kruzchor Christmas Concert

Dec. 13

Organized in 1206, the Dresdner Kruzchor is the oldest church choir in the world. With Roderich Kreile, the 28th cantor, or chief singer, the renowned choir will present spiritual songs, including Ave Maria. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Rock's Christmas with The Ahn Trio

Dec. 17

The Ahn Trio, made up of pianist Lucia, violinist Angella, and cellist Maria, visits Korea with "ashionable"tunes. Formed in 1979, when they were not yet 10 years old, the Ahn Trio has captivated classical music fans, with their distinctive sounds and charismatic presence. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Anne Sofie Von Otter's Christmas Concert

Seongnam Arts Center

Dec. 14

Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie Von Otter visits local fans for the second time. With her varied repertoire, from Baroque to modern music, she won the Cannes Classical Award, Gramophone Award, and Diapason Award. The concert will also offer the melodies of the Nyckelharpa, a Swedish traditional string instrument. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit www.snart.co.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on subway Bundang line.

Collegium Musicum Hanyang Christmas Concert

Dec. 18

The concert consists of two corners, one with "Cinquecento" and one with Collegium Musicum Hanyang. Cinquecento is the a cappella choir consisting of European vocalists. The program includes various tunes from Renaissance a cappella to pastorale, Italian Christmas seasonal music. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2220-1512. Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2, or exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwa-mun Station on subway line 5.

Hello Mr. Dulcamara

YE-Hall Apgujeong

Through Dec. 25

The opera "L' Elisir d' Amore" is adapted to modern Apgujeong, one of Seoul's most trendy neighborhoods. It distinguishes itself from many other existing remakes, especially by focusing on Dulcamara, a traveling quack doctor. It also adopts pantomime and graphic techniques. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, visit yehall.com or call (02) 541-8367, 8380. Located near exit 2 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.

Opera `Moses'

Goyang Aramnuri Theater

Dec. 12-14

Seoul Opera Ensemble presents G. Rossini's opera Moses. The opera follows Moses' journey to save the Israelites from the Egyptians. First written in 1818, Moses still stands as one of the grand religious operas, with its magnificent chorus and storyline. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.operamose.com or call (02) 741-7389. Located near exit Aramnuri of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Big Tickets

Gustavo Dudamel & Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela

After first taking up the baton at the age 15, Gustavo Dudamel was trained under "El Sistema," Venezuela's music education program for needy children. Now he has become one of the world's youngest and most remarkable conductors, being appointed conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. This is his first concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 160,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Lang Lang Piano Recital

Dec. 22

Chinese pianist Lang Lang visits Korea for the first time. With his skillful playing, Lang Lang played at the Grammy Awards with Herbert Jeffrey Hancock, and at the Beijing Olympic as China's representative classical musician. The program includes traditional repertoire like Mozart and Schumann, and Chinese traditional collections. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-3150. 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.

Museum

Alive Gallery

Sports Complex

Enjoy some of the best-known frescos, paintings and sculptures at Alive Gallery. The gallery offers a memorable experience where pieces move and describe themselves, as if they were alive. All tickets cost 17,000 won. Located near exits 6 and 8 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.

Dance

"Nutcracker" by Korea National Ballet

Dec. 19~24

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker visits Korea with Yury Grigorovich's dance design. In addition to dynamic formation dancing, Prime Philharmonic Orchestra provides harmonic tunes, and staffs from Russia will present Bolshoi-like stage design. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit Aramnuri of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Sachoom

Sachoom Theater

Open Run

Sachoom is an abbreviation of "Dance When You Are in Love" in Korean. Experience various dance moves, ranging 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 Hong-ik 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

Connie Talbot with Friends

Ewha Womans University

Connie Talbot, a six-year-old pop singer and winner of the British TV show ``Britain’s Got Talent,’’ will have her first concert in Korea. With her new album ``Over The Rainbow’’ out, she will sing some of her favorites like ``You Raise me Up’’ and ``I Will Always Love You.’’ Guitarist Lee Byeong-wu and musical actor Im Tae-kyung join as special guests. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2052-1386. Located near Ewha Womans University Station on subway line 2.

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Nah Youn-sun's Sweet Love Concert

Guro Arts Valley Theater

Dec. 19

Jazz vocalist Nah Youn-sun is performing her Sweet Love Concert for fans. With her husky and sultry voice, she has won the hearts of many here and overseas. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 25,000 won. For more information, visit www.guroartsvalley.or.kr or call (02) 2029-1700-1. Take bus number 10 or 11 from exit 4 of Daelim Station on subway line 2, and get off at the community center.

Merry Jazzy Christmas with Prelude

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Dec. 21

Prelude is Korea's leading jazz quintet, comprised of Ko Hee-an, Charles Lee, Choi Jin-bae, Richard Rho and Abraham Lagrimas Jr. All graduates of Berklee College of Music, they will present high-tech jazz melodies. They recently remade Falling Slowly from the movie Once for their new Christmas album. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3991-700. Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2, or exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwa-mun Station on subway line 5.

Amoeba Camp with Dynamic Duo

Museum, Hong-ik University

Dynamic Duo offers a concert with various artists from their agency, Amoeba Culture. The concert will be like a camp, with drinks, music and dance all in one show. It will start at 10 p.m., and continue until 5:30 a.m. the next day. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9989. Located near from Hong-ik University.

RAJATON Concert

A Cappella group Rajaton, from Finland, visits Korea. Meaning "unlimited," or "Infinite" in Finnish, Rajaton will present various genres, ranging from Scandinavian music to rock and roll. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Seo Yeong-eun Romantic Live's Concert

Dec. 19 and 20

Ballad singer Seo Yeong-eun is having a concert titled Romantic Proposal. She will become a "love messenger," and deliver bright ballads as season's greetings. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exits 9 and 10 of City Hall Station on subway line 2.

Jo Sung-mo's Cryout Concert

Cities of Korea and Japan

Through Dec. 31

To celebrate his 10 years as a musician and return from military service, singer Jo Sung-mo will present a variety of music genres, 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.

Lee Hyo-ri's First Solo Concert

Jamsil Gymnasium

Dec. 20

Top Korean pop star Lee Hyo-ri will have her first solo concert in December. Titled Unrivaled, the concert presents her hit songs from the late 90s to her recent hip hop numbers. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 541-4150. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.

Tahiti 80 Activity Center's Korea Tour

Samseong Fashion Center

Pop group Tahiti 80 visits Korea for the first time. The English language French group has shared music styles with French electronic musicians such as Daft Punk, but distinguished themselves with their exclusive vintage sounds. To celebrate their new album, Activity Center, they will also play their hit songs including "1000 Times," "Big Day," and "Heartbeat." Tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.mintpaper.com. Located near exit 4 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.

Plays and Musicals

Encore "The Old Thieves' Story"

Wonder Space

Through Jan. 4

One of Daehangno's best-selling plays is returning to the stage. After spending many years in prison, two old thieves decide to rob an art gallery. However, the clumsy thieves get caught and go through strict, yet strange tests aimed at finding the true mastermind of the burglary. Tickets cost 35,000 won. For more information, visit www.idsartcenter.co.kr or call (02) 766-6007, 741-3391. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Our Joyful Young Days

Doosan Arts Center

The life of Lee Sang, the great poet from 1930s Gyeong-seong (Seoul's different name during Japanese colonial period), comes onto the stage through the play "Our Joyful Young Days." Following Lee's second lover Gwon Yeong-hee, the play reveals jealousy and struggle between renowned artists of 1930s. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 708-5001. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 5.

Doctor Irabu's Episode 1

Star City Theater

Through March 1

Dr. Irabu is a spin-off character from the Japanese best selling novel by Okuda Hideo. Winner of the Naoki Literature Prize, the play offers several obsessive-compulsives on the stage, satirizing modern society. Eccentric and unique characters successfully melt into the comedy. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, visit club.cyworld.com/tobe2005 or call (02) 744-7304. Located near exit 3 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Hamlet

Theater S

The classic musical Hamlet, based on the play by William Shakespeare, has returned. The Korean version added powerful and dynamic movements to the performance, and recently gained its own license. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalhamlet.com or call (02) 556-9885. Located near exit 2 of Hyochang Park Station on subway line 6.

Cats

Charlotte Theater

Through Dec. 28

Ever since it was first written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, more than six million people from all over the world have seen this exciting work. 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.

Shear Madness

Daehangno Art Madang

Shear Madness follows a murder case that happens in a beauty salon of the same name. What is unique is that every episode ends with a different ending, as the play lets the audience figure out the murderer. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit shearmadness.co.kr or call (02-501-7888. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Dandelion That Becomes the Wind

Dongsoong Art Center

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 the Artist of the Year in 2006 by the Arts Council Korea. 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.

Musical 200-Pound Beauty

Chungmu Art Hall

The movie 200-Pound Beauty (2006) comes to the stage as a romantic-comedy musical with Broadway's renowned music director Tim Acito and stage director Brian Prather. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 90,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalbeautifulgirl.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Dongdaemun Stadium on subway lines 2, 4, and 5.

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, each possessing 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.