Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts

KBS Symphony Orchestra

Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center

Nov. 6

Conductor Othmar Maga will lead the KBS Symphony Orchestra for Mozart's "Piano Concerto No.22 in E flat major, K.482," Sibelius's "Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.43" and Webern's "Passacaglia, Op.1" with prodigy pianist Kim Sun-wook. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 781-2243~4. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Kaori Muraji's Guitar Recital 'The Arpeggione'

Nov. 22

Japanese guitarist Kaori Muraji, who was praised by the great composer Joaquin Rodrigo as ``the 21st century interpreter''' of his music, will hold a recital. The program features works by Bach and Chopin, as well as Schubert's ``Sonata fur Arpeggione unt Klavier'' D.821 with violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Helene Grimaud's Piano Recital

Dec. 13

Esteemed French pianist Helene Grimaud will hold her first concert in Seoul playing works of Bach and Liszt. Tickets range from 30,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Viloinist Stefan Jackiw's `The 1st Recital'

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, Seoul Arts Center

Dec. 16-18

Recognized as one of the most talented artists of his generation, violinist Stefan Jackiw will make his Korea recital debut in time for the release of his first album. Pianist Max Levinson will accompany him for Brahms and Beethoven sonatas, among others. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call 1577-5266. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Toyota Classic 2009

Nov. 9

The Prague Chamber Orchestra is well-known as a conductor-less ensemble, but this time conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe will take the baton, and soprano Marie Fajtova will also be on stage. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Woodwind Chamber Concert

Chamber Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a woodwind chamber concert for the third of its serial chamber concerts featuring works by Soussmann, Beethoven and Mozart. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.seoulphil.or.kr or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

The Schubertiade

Kumho Art Hall

Through Nov. 26

Kumho Art Hall will present four Thursday concerts featuring pianists Severin von Eckardstein, Klaus Hellwig and Lee Mi-ju, the Berlin Trio and baritone Chung Locky. Tickets range 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.

Night of Opera Aria

Grand Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Nov. 23-24

Sejong Center will offer quality performances that can be enjoyed for only 1,000 won. It will feature premier performances by top artists. For more information, 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.

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Aram Concert Hall, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex

Lee Young-chil, the first East Asian conductor to lead Bulgaria's Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, will give a concert featuring "Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2." Russian pianist Vadim Rudenko will appear as soloist. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Aviram Reichert's 'Recital in B flat'

Nov. 11

Israeli pianist Aviram Reichert will make his Korea debut with Schubert's "Piano Sonata in B-flat major, D.960" and Prokofiev's "Piano Sonata in B-flat major, Op.84." All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Paik Hae-sun's 20th Anniversary Recital

Nov. 15

Pianist Paik Hae-sun, the first Korean to win the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1994, will hold a recital celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut on the world stage. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 518-7343. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Park Chong's Liszt Recital

Nov. 16

Pianist Park Chong will be the first Korean to perform all 12 of Liszt's "Etudes transcendante S.139." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Gidon Kremer's 'Being Gidon Kremer'

Nov. 10

World-renowned violinist Gidon Kremer will give a special concert featuring his Kremarata Baltica Chamber Orchestra and the dynamic comedy duo, pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo and violinist Aleksey Igudesmann. The program includes classical numbers to movie soundtracks, from Mozart to Ennio Morricone. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Yiruma's Concert

Grand Hall, Uijeongbu Arts Center

Nov. 21

New Age pianist Yiruma will hold a concert in Uijeongbu titled "Movement, on a Theme by Yiruma," as part of his nationwide tour between Nov. 1 and Dec. 26. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1.

Steve Barakatt's 'Sweet November'

Nov. 28

Popular Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt will give the Asian premiere of his symphony "Lullaby," the new anthem for UNICEF. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Big Tickets

Paul Mauriat Orchestra

Nov. 29

Conductor Jean-Jacques Justafre will lead the orchestra in memory of Paul Mauriat, its founder. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 200,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 558-3878. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Haydn Philharmonie & Mischa Maisky

Nov. 25-26

The Haydn Philharmonie, led by Adam Fischer, will perform with the feted cellist Mischa Maisky. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 160,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743, 1577-7766. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Chang Han-na's Cello Recital

Nov. 20-21

Celebrated cellist Chang Han-na will hold a recital Nov. 20 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province and the following day in Seoul as part of her nationwide tour. She will play Brahm's "Cello Sonata No.1 & No. 2," and Offenbach's "The Tears of Jacqueline." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766 and (02) 749-1300. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Opera 'Carmen'

Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Through Nov. 8

One of Russia's best national theaters, Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, will stage the Bizet's masterpiece to celebrate the 55th anniversary of CBS. The Korean Symphony Orchestra and the CBS Children's Chorus will appear. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 250,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 2650-7481. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

'Yeominhaerak' (Sharing Enjoyment With People)

National Museum of Korea

A special exhibition titled "Yeominhaerak," or "Sharing Enjoyment with People," is underway to mark the centennial anniversary of the nation's museum. It consists of two parts: historical relics related to the museum's centennial and national treasures from overseas. The exhibition highlights among others "Cheonmado," the only painting in existence from the Silla Kingdom. Visit www.museum.go.kr. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Travelling With the Soul: Chinese Pottery Figures

Through Nov. 22

The exhibition featues 40 painted pottery figurines from the ancient Chinese dynasties up to the Song dynasty. The exhibits include tomb statues of animals and three of the twelve guardian zodiac deities of the Tang Dynasty. Visit www.museum.go.kr or call (02) 2077-9555. Located near near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Dance

Dance Tribute to the Art of Football

M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Norwegian dance team "Jo Stromgren Company" will perform a new dance format about soccer that dismantles preconceptions about the sport and dance. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.spaf.or.kr or call (02) 3673-2561~4. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Tango Seduction

Grand Theater, Chungmu Art Hall

Nov. 10-15

Gustavo Russo, a legend of tango, will visit Korea for the first time. He is ready to show everything about the dance of temptation. For ages 19 and over. Tickets range from 44,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.

Todes

Walkerhill Theater, The Walkerhill Hotel

Open Run

Russian dance group Todes is bringing its 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. 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

Mika Live in Seoul

Melon-AX Hall

Pop sensation Mika is performing in Seoul for the first time Nov. 28 at the AX-Hall, Gwangjang-dong, Seoul.. Mika’s hit songs include ``Grace Kelly,'' "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)," and ``We Are Golden” from his latest album ``Boy Who Knew Too Much.'' Tickets are 99,000 won. AX-Hall is located near Gwangnaru Station Line 5, Exit 2. For information, call concert organizer Yellow Nine at (02) 3444-9969 for English booking. Tickets are also sold on Auction Web site ticket.auction.co.kr (1566-1369) or Yes 24 Web site ticket.yes24.com (1544-6399).

Ronn Branton's 'Jazz 7080'

Nov. 8

American jazz musician Ronn Branton will perform jazz versions of Korean songs from the 1970s and '80s with Kenji Omae on Saxophone. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalpark.com or call (02) 888-2698. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Shim Su-bong's 'Beautiful Love'

Opera House, Seongnam Arts Center

Nov. 13-14

Famous singer Shim Su-bong will hold a concert titled "Beautiful Love" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8117. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Eric Benet

Grand Hall, Yonsei University

Dec. 19

Eric Benet, an American R&B and soul singer, will give his first live concert in Korea. Tickets range from 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 563-7110. Located near exit 3 or 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.

Lee Seung-hwan's 20th Anniversary

Fencing Gymnasium, Olympic Park

Dec. 24-26

Singer Lee Seung-hwan will hold a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 132,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2261-1393~4. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Kim Jang-hoon & Psy

Gymnasium, Olympic Park

Dec. 24

Under the title "One Touch," Korean pop singers Kim Jang-hoon and Psy will give a concert on Christmas Eve. Tickets range from 55,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Guns 'N' Roses

American hard rock band Guns 'N' Roses will visit Korea for the first time with their latest released album, "Chinese Democracy." Tickets range from 110,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3488. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Patricia Barber

Oulim Theater, Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Complex

Nov. 7

American jazz singer Patricia Barber will offer her unique style and voice to Korean fans. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.

Jo Sung-mo's 'Passion Show'

Singer Jo Sung-mo will put on a concert for fans titled "Passion Show." Tickets cost from 44,000 to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Kim Gun-mo's Soul Groove Concert

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Dec. 5-6

Singer Kim Gun-mo will hold an encore concert after his tour for his 12th album, "Soul Groove." Tickets cost from 30,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-8500. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Shim Hyun-bo's 'Romantic Thursday'

Rolling Hall

Through Nov. 19

Singer-songwriter and producer Shim Hyun-bo is offering a concert featuring songs from 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.

Plays & Musicals

All Shook Up

Dec. 3-6

A Korean version of the Broadway musical will be staged. Based on the book by Joe DiPietro, ``All Shook Up'' is a rock version of William Shakespeare's classic play ``Twelfth Night,'' and features Elvis Presley's hit songs. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 80,000 won. Visit www.artgy.or or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.

Jack the Ripper

Universal Arts Center

Nov. 13-Jan. 31, 2010

The musical is based on a story about ``Jack the Ripper,'' a pseudonym given to an unidentified serial killer that terrified late 19th-century London. Tickets cost from 60,000 to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.

The Phantom of the Opera

Charlotte Theater

Through Aug. 8, 2010

This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is one of the world's best-selling Broadway hits and has prompted huge growth in the Korean musical industry. The show has come back to Seoul after eight years. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.

Legally Blonde

COEX Artium

Nov. 14-Feb. 28

The Amanda Brown novel that inspired the hit film of the same name will come to life as a musical. After a pre-Broadway trial run in San Francisco, the musical opened in New York to positive reviews. Korean fans can enjoy the Asian premiere of the show. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.

Assassins

The Stage

The musical "Assassins" will give a revival performance, appearing for the first time in four years. It creates imaginary and transcendental scenes by mixing history and fantasy, and focuses on dramatic stories of presidential killers. All tickets are 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.