Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts

The World of Piano Orchestra: Meat-Free Sunday Concert

KBS Hall

Aug. 23

Seoul Piano Orchestra ``Piastra’’ will stage a concert celebrating their 10th anniversary. They will be featuring works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 586-0945. Located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5.

Soprano Lee Choon-hae’s Recital

Recital Hall of Seoul Arts Center

Sept. 7

Soprano Lee Choon-hae, who is praised as having a silvery and shimmering voice, will hold a recital celebrating the release of her album ``Love Songs.’’ Tickets cost from 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

The 1st Goyang Choir Festival

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex

Sept. 2-12

In the representative season program of Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, eight civic chorales will take part. Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Kwak Jung’s Harp and Dance Concert

Seoul Arts Center

In the concert titled ``Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!’’ Harpist Kwak Jung will showcase exciting musical forms that are also traditional dances, such as Chopin's ``Polonaise,’’ with a dancer demonstrating the respective dances. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 25,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s KlaraFestival Preview

Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center

Aug. 21

Maestro Chung Myung-whun will lead the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert celebrating its participation in the KlaraFestival in Belgium, the first time a South Korean orchestra is featuring in a European music festival. The program includes Debussy's ``La Mer’’ and Ravel's ``La Valse,’’ and popular pianist Son Yeol-eum will join the ensemble for Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 70,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Martin Stadtfeld’s Piano Recital

Sept. 27

Young German pianist Martin Stadtfeld, a rising interpreter of J.S. Bach, will hold his first recital in Korea. The top prizewinner of the Busoni and Rubinstein competitions will perform his critically acclaimed rendition of ``The Goldberg Variations,’’ among others. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Seven Stars Gala Concert

Aug. 26

Seven leading musicians will come together to offer pieces by Schubert, Schumannn and others. Maestro Chung Myung-whun is both music director and on the piano, and he will be joined by pianist Kim Sun-wook, cellists Yang Sung-won and Song Young-hoon, violinists Lee Yu-ra and Kim Soo-yun and violist Choi Eun-sik.The tickets range from 44,000 to 110,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

KBS Symphony Orchestra Concert

KBS Hall, Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center

Aug. 27-28

The KBS Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Hubert Soudant, holds a concert with violinist Vadim Gluzman. They will perform Brahms’s ``Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77’’ and Beethoven’s Symphony No.3 in E flat major, Op. 55, ``Eroica.’’ Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit kbsso.kbs.co.kr or call (02) 781-2252~5. KBS Hall, located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5 and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra: 2009 Chamber Music Concert

Onnuri Arts Hall of Suwon Youth Cultural Center

Sept. 10

Pianist Kim Dae-jin, music director of the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, will offer a special chamber concert with orchestra members. All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.artsuwon.or.kr or call (031) 228-2813. Located near Suwon Station, Gyeonggi Province.

Ensemble Ditto’s Encore Concert

Chungmu Art Hall

Aug. 27-30

Popular chamber group Ensemble Ditto will give encore performances of its two-day summer festival. Contrabassist Daxun Zhang and violist Richard Yongjae O’Neil will give recitals on the last day. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6624. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Big Tickets

Jessye Norman Concert in Korea

Sept. 18

Experience the charisma and beautiful melodies of international star soprano Jessye Norman. It will be the third time Norman has played before Korea fans. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 220,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

New York Philharmonic: Asian Horizons

Oct. 12-13

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will introduce fans to its new music director and conductor, Alan Gilbert. Violinists Choi Ye-eun and Frank Peter Zimmerman will play together in each performance. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 280,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Musical `Pinocchio’

Through Aug. 23

Based on the fairy tale, ``Pinocchio’’ brings its 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

Through 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 privia.hyundaicard.com. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

Egypt, the Great Civilization

National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea presents 231 artifacts chosen from the ``Egypt-Oriental Collection’’ from the 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 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.

Goryeo Celadon Shipwreck

National Palace Museum of Korea

Through Sept. 6

The National Palace Museum of Korea offers a special exhibition of celadons to celebrate the restoration of the Goryeo Celadon Ship’s maritime route, which the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage has been working on. Visitors may explore the maritime route as it was 1,000 year ago. For more information, call (02) 3701-7500. Located near exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3.

Dance

Universal Ballet's `Onegin’

Sept. 11-20

The Universal Ballet is the second Asian group to hold the rights to the performance after the National Ballet of China. Choreographed by the famed John Cranko, the ballet was first introduced here in 2004 by the Stuttgart Ballet with Korean prima ballerina Kang Sue-jin as Tatyana. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or 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 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 subways line 2 and 5.

Pop & Jazz

Ku Hye-sun & Isao Sasaki

Woori Financial Art Hall, Olympic Park

Sept. 5

Actress Ku Hye-sun will hold a concert with Isao Sasaki titled ``Over The Rainbow’’ celebrating the release of her first album. All tickets cost 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3241-1104. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

2009 Global Gathering Korea

Han River Nanji Park, Seoul

Sept. 18-19

The world’s best dance music festival, the ``2009 Global Gathering,’’ will see Korea play host to the Prodigy, Underworld, Pendulum, Royksopp, MSTRKRFT, Potbelleez and Fantastic Plastic Machine. Tickets cost 88,000 won for one day and 143,000 won for two days. For more information, visit www.global-gathering.com/kr. Located near exit 1 of World Cup Stadium Station on subway line 6.

Yoonsang’s Encore Concert

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Aug. 30

As part of the Adiologie concert series, singer-songwriter Yoonsang will host an encore concert for fans. He will deliver various songs from his albums, among other numbers. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

M-Pact Live in Korea

Aug. 24

Popular pop-jazz vocal group M-Pack will offer Korean fans their unique a cappella sound. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Breeze Garden: MC Mong, Kim Jong-kuk

Sheraton Grand Walkerhill Hotel, Jade Garden

Sept. 4-5

MC Mong and Kim Jong-kuk will present a concert titled ``Hot Live Needs Cool Beer!’’ and will offer beer with their music. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 99,000 won. Visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2022-0561. Located near Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5 (hotel shuttles are available).

Epik High’s `The Parade 2009’

Sept. 19

Hip-hop group Epik High will hold a concert titled ``The Parade 2009’’ to celebrate the release of their 6th album. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-1252. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Cool’s `Vacation in the City’

Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Korean dance group Cool will hold a concert themed ``Vacation in the City,’’ celebrating the release of their 11th album. Tickets cost from 44,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 541-7110. Located near exits 6 or 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.

Lee Moon-sae Concert

The War Memorial of Korea

Sept. 11-12

Popular singer Lee Moon-sae will give a concert with his hit songs, ranging from classic to acoustic music. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-1252. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Sept. 1

The jazz band that takes its name from Preservation Hall in New Orleans, the legendary stage where jazz greats played, will perform for their Korean fans. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Hong Kyung-min

Sungkyunkwan University, New Millennium Hall

Sept. 12-13

Singer Hong Kyung-min will give a concert to celebrate the release of his recently released 10th album. All tickets cost 66,000 won. Visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exits 1 or 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Shim Hyun-bo’s `Romantic Thursday’

Rolling Hall

Through Nov. 19

Singer-songwriter and producer Shim Hyun-bo will give a concert featuring his new album ``Where the Dream Goes.’’ All tickets cost 33,000 won. Visit www.rollinghall.co.kr or call (02) 325-6071. Located near Hongik Station on subway line 2.

Indie Band Fest `Summer Night Fever’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Aug. 23-24

Sejong Center is preparing a quality performance that can be enjoyed for only 1,000 won. It will feature premier performances by top indie artists. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr/happy-1000 or call (02) 399-1114. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Kim Hyun-chul’ `Happy Hour’

Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater

Aug. 28

Kim Hyun-chul will meet the audience through a concert featuring a glass of wine and friendly talk. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Clazziquai Project’s `Mucho Live Tour’

Opera House of Seongnam Art Center

Aug. 21-22

The Clazziquai Project, comprised of producer and mixer Kim Sung-hoon also known as DJ Clazzi, and vocalists Alex Chu and Choi Ho-ran will give a concert with their new album, ``Mucho Punk.’’ Tickets cost from 33,000 to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

Plays & Musicals

Liar

Sept. 4-30

``Liar’’, based on a story by Ray Cooney, ``Run For Your Wife’’ is a well-made comedy play about a man living a double life. All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

France Musical Original Cast Concert

Grand Theater of Sejong Center

Sept. 25-26

Three French masterpiece musicals that have touched the entire world will find Korea fans. The original cast, who also represent the musical sector in France, will all be invited. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 110,000 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.

All Shook Up

Sept. 8-Nov. 1

A Korean version of the Broadway musical ``All Shook Up’’ will be staged. Based on the book by Joe DiPietro, ``All Shook Up’’ is a rocking version of William Shakespeare's classic play ``Twelfth Night’’ that was inspired by the hit songs of Elvis Presley. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 120,000 won. Visit www.allshookup.co.kr or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Brave Brothers

Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Complex

Aug. 28-29

This comic musical tells the story of two quarrelling brothers. After their father dies, the two must compete not only for the lottery ticket their father left behind but also for the heart of a beautiful woman. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 40,000 won. Visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.

Notre Dame de Paris

National Theater of Korea

Through Aug. 27

The musical, based on the tragic novel ``Notre Dame de Paris’’ by Victor Hugo, has been modified for the Korean audience. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3.

Spring Awakening

Doosan Art Center

Through Jan. 10

Based on the controversial 1891 work by German playwright Frank Wedekind, the musical focuses on a group of teenagers’ coming of age and their questions and curiosity. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 80,000 won. Visit www.springawakening.co.kr or call (02) 744-4011. Located near exit 1 of Jongno Station on subway line 1.

Jekyll & Hyde

Aug. 28-Sept. 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

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.