Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts

Sahran Kim Violin Recital

Kumho Art Hall

July 10

Sahran Kim will have a homecoming recital. She will play four pieces including J. Brahms's Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 and A. Schnittke's Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1. Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 586-0945. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

The Most Cinema Concert `Present'

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

July 12

The Most will play popular music scores from movies, reviving the sensation of watching the works. Images from each movie will accompany the performance. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 944-8416. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Alen Garagic Guitar Recital

July 18

Alen Garagic, an award-winning artist from Bosnia-Herzegovina, will play pieces including J. Arcas's ``Fantasia Sobre la Jota.'' Tickets cost from 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.hoonent.com or call (02) 332-5545. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Opera `The Barber of Seville'

Geumjeong Cultural Center

July 24-25

The Grand Opera of Korea will perform Rossini's romantic comedic opera ``The Barber of Seville.'' Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (051) 610-1004. Located near exit 2 of Guseo-dong Station on Busan subway line 1.

Gum Nan-se's `Happy Classic'

Seoul Arts Center

July 26

Celebrated conductor Gum Nan-se will hold a new kind of classical concert and will give commentaries just like a TV talk show. The concert featuring top artists will be a chance to listen to various pieces of chamber music. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3473-8744. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Great Concerto Series Ⅲ

July 31

In the third of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Great Concerto Series, Michael Francis conducts concertos by Mozart, Grieg, Elgar and Rachmaninov. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

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

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.

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.

Big Tickets

Musical `Pinocchio'

Aug. 7-23

Based on the fairy tale of the same name, ``Pinocchio'' brings the original musical inspiration from Italy. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalpinocchio.com or call (02) 3461-0976. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Musical `42nd Street'

LG Art Center

July 21 - Aug. 30

The original version of the classic musical will be staged with the best cast for this story about a country girl's American dream. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Sumi Jo, Zubin Mehta & Vienna Philharmonic

Sept. 29

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is joining one of Korea's _ and the world's _ favorite sopranos Sumi Jo and maestro conductor Zubin Mehta in Seoul. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 350,000 won. For more information, visit https://privia.hyundaicard.com/. 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 the ``Egypt-Oriental Collection'' from Kunsthistorisches Museum of Austria, covering 300 years of Egyptian civilization. Tickets cost 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 relics related to Neo-Confucian lives and ideals. For more information, visit www.nfm.go.kr or call (02) 3704-3152. Located at Gyeongbok 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 from 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

Stars on Stage: Kim Hyun-cheol

Chungmu Art Hall

Through July 5

Kim Hyun-cheol, the singer who popularized fusion jazz, will sing most of his hit songs. Tickets cost 55,000 to 66,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Bobby Kim: `Love Chapter I'

Goyang Oulimnuri, Gyeonggi Province

July 4

Bobby Kim will hold a concert titled ``Love Chapter 1'' in Goyang as part of his cross-country tour. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 871-7004. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.

Stars on Stage: Son Ho-young

July 7-12

The former member of pop group G.O.D returns to the stage as a solo singer after having given over 200 concerts. Tickets cost 55,000 to 66,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Yun Hee-jung & Friends

Munhwa Ilbo Hall

July 21-22

Jazz singer Yun Hee-jung will show what Korean jazz is on stage with local celebrities. All tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3701-5754. Located near exit 5 of Seodamun Station on subway line 5.

Tama & Vagabond

Busan Catholic Center

July 17

Show band Tama & Vagabond are holding a concert at Busan. Visitors can enjoy the concert with a glass of wine and feel the melody of romantic jazz. All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.mudae.kr or call (051) 623-0678. Located near Jungang-dong Station on Busan subway line 1.

Gene Bo-ra Coffee Concert

Incheon Culture & Arts Center

Aug. 5

Jass pianist Jin Bora will play ``Fly Me to the Moon,'' ``Just the Two of Us'' and more. All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (032) 818-5665. Located at the Culture and Arts Center Station, Incheon subway line, exit 6 and 7.

Uptown

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

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.

Park Ji-yoon

Mary Hall, Sogang University

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

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.

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 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 features 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

Jekyll & Hyde

Sejong Center

Aug. 28-Sep. 20

This is the first time the original cast of the musical, which was inspired by the classic novel about human morality, visits Korea. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Don Juan

July 9-Aug. 23

Based on the story of legendary fictional libertine Don Juan, this musical 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

The musical ``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.

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.