Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts

Happy Concert for 1,000 Won

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

June 28, 29

To lower the threshold of performance halls for the general public, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is offering high-quality performances by famous domestic and overseas artists at an admission charge of 1,000 won. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1114~6. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Lee Han-na Viola Recital

July 2

Kumho Art Hall

Violist Lee Han-na delivers Takemitsu Toru’s “A Bird Came Down the Walk for Viola and Piano,” Schumann’s “Marchenbilder for Viola and Piano Op.113” and Hindemith’s “Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 25 No. 4” among others. Tickets cost from 8,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Jonathan Biss Piano Recital

July 9

American pianist Jonathan Biss visits Korea for a concert. He will play various works including Schumann’s “Kreisleriana, 8 Fantasies for Piano Op. 16,” Leos Janacek’s “Piano Sonata JW 8/19” and Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor (“Apassionata”), Op. 57.” Tickets cost from 8,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Voice Orchestra I Maestri

Seoul Arts Center

July 10

Vocal group I Maestri will hold its fourth subscription concert. They will deliver various opera scores including “Deh veni alla finestra from Opera `Don Giovanni,”’ Lehar’s “Dein ist mein ganzes Hertz from Operetta `Das Land des Lachelns’” and Puccini’s “Nessun dorma from Opera `Turandott.’” Tickets cost from 10,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.maestri.kr or call (02) 529-9277. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

KBS Symphony Orchestra Concert

KBS Hall

KBS Symphony Orchestra, led by renowned conductor Hannu Lintu, holds a subscription concert with Russian master pianist Dmitri Alexeev. They will perform Tchaikovsky’s “The Voyevoda: Symphonic Ballad, Op. 78,” Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op. 16” and Brahms’ “Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73.” Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 781-2243~4. Located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5.

Opera “The Barber of Seville”

Through June 28

Seoul Metropolitan Opera will perform “The Barber of Seville.” Opera director Lee Kyeong-jae and stage manager Lee Hak-sun will present this work together. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Vienna National Opera Ensemble Gala Concert

Ulsan Culture Art Center

July 3

Vienna National Opera Ensemble will offer Korean fans a rare chance to meet the finest vocalists from Austria. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.ucac.co.kr or call (052) 275-9623. Located near Ulsan KBS.

Opera “Madame Butterfly”

July 17- 25

The National Opera of Korea will perform Puccini's opera “Madame Butterfly.” Set in 19th-century Japan, it tells the tragic tale of a beautiful geisha and her lover. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 586-5282. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Hajime Mizoguchi Concert

KEPCO Art Center

June 26

Japanese cellist Hajime Mizoguchi visits for a performance of various songs from his new album, “Yours; Classic.” Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 749-5915. Located near exit 1 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.

Lee So-jung's `Chopin and the Girl'

June 29, 30

Vocalist Lee So-jung, who is best known as the first Korean singer to play a lead role in Broadway, will appear before fans with pianist Sorin Creciun. She will deliver songs from her new album “Chopin and the Girl.’’ The original vocalized piano works feature her own lyrics and are based on Chopin pieces such as “Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op.6,” “Prelude in D-flat Major” and “Etude No.3 in E Major.” Tickets cost from 33,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Pipe Organ Meets Handel

June 27

Organist David Sanger will perform a variety of Handel's works including “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” “Zadok the Priest,” “Oboe Concerto in B flat, HWV 301” and “Organ Concerto, Opus 7 No.5 in G minor” with the Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the Grande Opera Choir. Oboist Lee Yun-jung and cembalo player Lee Seung-hee will appear as special guests. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 399-1618. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Ditto's Ditto Carnival

Chamber ensemble Ditto greets its third season with “Ditto Carnival” as a part of “Ditto Festival.” Violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill, pianist Ji-Yong, violinists Stefan Jackiw and Johnny Lee and cellists Michael Nicolas and Patrick Jee will perform Tchaikovsky's “The Nutcracker” Suite, Op. 71a and Saint-Saens' “The Carnival Of Animals.” Tickets range from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Big Tickets

Opera Norma

The National Opera Company will perform “Norma.” This will be a rare chance to see Vincenzo Bellini's work in Korea. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.nationalopera.org or call (02) 586-5282. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Russian National Orchestra

June 30

Internationally renowned conductor Mikhail Pletnev and the Russian National Orchestra will visit Korea from June 29 to July 1. They will perform in three cities including Seoul. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

The Life and Art of Chamagodo (The Tea and Horse Road)

National Museum of Korea

Through Aug.16

Extending from southern China to Nepal and India via Tibet, Chamagodo is the world’s oldest cultural and economic road. The exhibition presents tools and appliances of the time including assault jackets, square boxes made from yak skin and wooden blankets. Free admission. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Egypt, the Great Civilization

Through Aug. 30

The National Museum of Korea presents 231 artifacts chosen from ``Egypt-Oriental Collection'' from Kunsthistorisches Museum of Austria, covering 300 years of Egyptian civilization. Tickets cost from 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 2077-9199. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Embracing Neo-Confucian Ideals

The National Folk Museum

Through Aug. 31

The National Folk Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition to display 200 pieces of historic relic items related to Neo-Confucian lives and ideals. For more information, visit www.nfm.go.kr or call (02) 3704-3152. Located at Kyongbok Palace Station Exit 5 on subway line 3.

Dance

Kim Yong-gul and Friends

LG Arts Center

July 11-12

One of Korea's best known ballet dancers, Kim Yong-gul is bringing the cream of the crop at his gala show “Kim Yong-gul and Friends.” Fans will have the chance to watch successful dancers grace the stage with some of the best-known works like “Romeo and Juliet,” “Swan Lake” and “La Badayere.” Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2

Todes

The Walkerhill Theater

Open Run

Russian dance group Todes is bringing their energetic performance _ from ballet to break dancing to flamenco _ complete with colorful costumes, stage settings and music. Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 300,000 won. For more information, visit www.sheraton-walkerhill.com or call (02) 455-5000. Located at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Shuttle buses are available from Gangbyeon and Gwanghwamun Stations on subway lines 2 and 5, respectively.

Pop & Jazz

Boohwal Concert

Mapo Arts Center

June 27, 28

Rock group Boohwal holds a concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its debut. Singers Lena Park, Kim Jang-hoon and Gummy will appear as special guests. Tickets cost from 60,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-3396. Located near exit 2 of Daeheung Station on subway line 6.

Uptown Concert

Rolling Hall

July 3, 24, 25

Hip-hop group Uptown will celebrate the release of their new album, “New Era.” Singer Wheesung, MC Sniper and Someday will join as special guests. Tickets are 22,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near Hongik station on subway line 2.

No Brain Concert

July 4

As part of the ``Let’s Rock’’ concert series, Rock group No Brain is holding “Absolutely Summer” to celebrate the release of their new album. Tickets are 25,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 322-8488. Located near Hongik station on subway line 2.

DJ DOC Poolside Party

Riverpark, Sheraton Grande Walkerhill

July 11, 12

K-pop group DJ DOC hosts a poolside party at the outdoor swimming pool Riverpark. Tickets cost 66,000 won. There is a special package priced 110,000 won that offers a one-day pass to the swimming pool, pool buffet and concert. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 450-6452. Located near Gangbyeon station on subway line 2. Guests must be 19 years or older to join the concert.

Jang Hye-jin Concert

Chungmu Art Hall

As part of the Stars On Stage concert series, singer Jang Hye-jin will offer various songs from Korean dramas, among others. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Park Ji-yoon Concert

Mary Hall, Sogang University

July 2- 5

Singer Park Ji-yoon hosts a concert after a six-year hiatus. Tickets are 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-7110. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.

Yoonsang Concert

July 7, 8

As part of the Adiologie concert series, singer songwriter Yoonsang will host a concert for fans. He will deliver various songs from his albums, among other numbers. Tickets cost from 44,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Lee Eun-mee Concert

June 26, 27

Known as the “barefoot diva,” singer Lee Eun-mee hosts a concert to celebrate her 20th anniversary as a performer. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1644-3031. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Jaurim Concert

As part of the Adiologie concert series, rock band Jaurim will entertain fans with their astonishing sounds. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Dutch Jazz Summit

Seongnam Art Center

July 1

Renowned jazz group Dutch Jazz Summit will appear before local fans with vocalist Sanna Van Vliet and drummer Gijs Dijkhuizen. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (070) 7794-5118. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Pudditorium Concert

Kim Jung-bum, leader of jazz band Pudding, celebrates the release of his new solo album “Pudditorium.” Modern music artist Lucid Paul and Brazilian singer-songwriter Joao Macdowell will perform with him. All tickets are 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Pentaport Rock Festival

Song-do Daewoo Motor Fields

July 24-26

Pentaport, Korea's largest outdoor music festival, will be held at Song-do Daewoo Motor Fields July 24-26. The initial line-up includes Deftones, Eskimo Joe, Lenka and No Brain among others. Tickets for Pentaport go on sale next week. For more information, visit www.pentaportrock.com. Located near Dongincheon Station on subway line 1.

Jisan Valley Rock Festival

Jisan Forest Resort

Jisan Valley Rock Festival presents a line-up that includes Oasis, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Patti Smith and Priscilla Ahn. Korean groups include Dr. Core 911, Vassline, Vodka Rain, Yozoh, Lee Han-choul and Sister's Barbershop. Tickets will go on sale at ticket.auction.co.kr (1566-1369) or ticket.yes24.com (1544-6399). A three-day pass is 165,000 won, a two-day pass 132,000 won and a one-day pass 88,000 won. For bookings in English, call (02) 3444-9969 or visit www.valleyrockfestival.com. Located in Icheon. Visitors can take a free shuttle bus through a reservation on the Web site.

Plays & Musical

Don Juan

July 9-Aug. 23

Based on the story of legendary fictional libertine Don Juan, this show is renowned for its captivating flamenco dance performances. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Grease

Dongsoong Art Center

The rock and roll musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Dreamgirls

Charlotte Theater

Through July 26

The Broadway musical “Dreamgirls” makes its big debut in Korea. The musical tells the story of a young female singing trio, called “The Dreams,” who become music superstars. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.

My Scary Girl

The Stage

Through July 19

”My Scary Girl,” based on the Korean film of the same title, is now on stage at The Stage. All tickets are 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.

Chicago

Seongnam Arts Center

Through June 29

Based on a 1926 play of the same name. Veteran musical actor Choi Jung-won, singers Insooni and Ock Ju-hyun star in the musical. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 110,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalchicago.co.kr or call 1544-8117 or 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Mamma Mia!

National Theater of Korea

Through July 23

Musical “Mamma Mia!,” based on hit songs of ABBA, such as “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo,” is currently in Korean production. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3.

Romeo & Juliette

Through August 2

Musical “Romeo & Juliette” will be put on stage at Seoul Arts Center July 4- Aug.2. It will be adapted into Korean language. Musical actors Shin Sung-rok, Im Tae-kyung, Kim So-hyun and Park So-yeon star in the musical. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.romeonjuliette.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.