Concerts, Museums and Theater

Classical Concerts

Hyun Jae-hee & Lee Min-jung Duo Piano Recital

Chamber Hall, Sejong Center of the Performing Arts

Jan. 3

Pianist Hyun Jae-hee and Lee Min-jung will hold a duo recital featuring Mozart’s "Sonata in D major for Two Pianos, K.448," Infante’s ``Musiques d'Espagne Pour Deux Pianos’’ and Bolcom’s ``The Garden of Eden, Four Rags for Two Pianos.’’ All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com of call (02) 2265-9235. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Concert

Grand Theater, Sejong Center of the Performing Arts

Jan. 6

The orchestra's New Year's Concert at the Sejong Center will be projected in Gwanghwamun. The program features Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35" with rising violinist Shin Hyun-su, Debussy's "La Mer’’ and Ravel's "La Valse.’’ Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com of call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert

Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Jan. 9

The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra will offer Beethoven’s "Overture 'Namensfeier’ in C major, Op.115," Poulenc’s "Organ Concerto in G minor" and Beethoven’s "Symphony No.9 'Choral’ in D minor, Op.125” with the Seoul Metropolitan Junior Chorus. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 25,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 15441887. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

KBS Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Concert

Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center

Violinist Chen Xi presents a New Year's concert with the KBS Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ham Shin-ik. Chen Xi will perform Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35." Tickets costs from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit icket.interpark.com or call (02) 781-2243. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Kim Han's Clarinet Recital

Kumho Art Hall

The 13-year-old clarinet prodigy Kim Han will start the 2010 Kumho Prodigy Concert series playing Debussy's "Rhapsody No. 1 for Clarinet and Piano," Saint-Saens's "Sonata for Clarinet and Piano" and Stockhausen's ``In Freundschaft.’’ All tickets cost 8,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Park Jong-hae's Piano Recital

Park Jong-hae will give a recital in the first of the Kumho Young Artist Concert Series. He will play sonatas by Mozart (C major, K.330), as well as those by Schubert (D.784), Scriabin (No. 4 in F-sharp major, Op. 30) and Liszt (Dante Sonata). All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert

Concert Hall, Seongnam Art Center

Jan. 15

The Seongnam Philharmonic Orchestra will offer a New Year’s concert featuring Verdi’s ``La Forza del Destino,’’ Strauss’ ``Blue Danube’’ and ``Voices of Spring.’’ All tickets cost 10,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 705-8177. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

2010 I Musici's New Year's Concert

Jan. 22

I Musici, the renowned Italian chamber ensemble, will give a New Year's concert in Seoul. The orchestra will play their representative repertoire, Vivaldi's ``The Four Seasons.’’ Tickets range from 40,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 732-3090. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

2010 New Year’s Concert with Sejong Soloists

Hoam Art Hall

The Sejong Soloists will offer a new year’s concert titled "Dear Linda" featuring Handel’s "Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.1 and Mendelssohn’s Concerto for Violin and Piano in D minor." Tickets range from 30,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.

Opera Idomeneo

Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Jan. 21-24

Maestro Chung Myung-whun will conduct Mozart’s opera ``Idomeneo,’’ featuring tenor Alfredo Kim and Lee Sung-eun as Idomeneo. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 150,000 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.

2010 Vienna Boys Choir New Year’s Concert

Jan. 23-24

The Vienna Boys Choir, one of the best-known children's choirs in the world, will hold a New Year’s concert in Seoul. Tickets range from 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1544-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Kim Sun-wook's Piano Recital

Jan. 7

Star pianist Kim Sun-wook will hold a recital featuring Schubert's "Fantasia for Piano in C major, D. 760, Op.15 ('Wanderer')" and "Four Impromptus, D.899, Op. 90," the Asia premiere of Dai Fujikura's "Joule" and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." All tickets cost 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.

Overture to 2010

Jan. 17

Conductor Yun Gi-yeon will stage timeless overtures featured in school music textbooks such as Suppe's "Overture to Die Leichte Kavallerie," Bizet's "Overture to Carmen," Beethoven's "Overture to Egmont" and Brahms' "Academic Festival Overture." Tickets cost from 15,000 to 25,000 won. For more information, visit www.educoncert.co.kr or call (02) 3141-0651. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Big Tickets

Etoile Ballet Gala

Jan. 12-13

The Etoile Ballet will stage a gala show featuring beloved ballet works, including "Don Quixote" and "The Dying Swan," with piano prodigy Kim Sun-wook. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Korean Chamber Orchestra's 45th Anniversary Concert

Mar. 16

The Korean Chamber Orchestra, which specializes in Baroque music, will offer a concert celebrating its 45th anniversary. Conductor Piotr Borkowski, violinist Kim So-Ock, saxophonist Greg Banaszak, oboist Satoki Aoyama, clarinetist Hidemi Mikai, hornist Makoto Kanaboshi and bassoonist Motoko Kawamura will take the stage. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.kco.or.kr or call (02) 592-5728. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

The Great Myth and Mystery of Peruvian Civilization, Inca

National Museum of Korea

Through Mar. 28

Visitors are invited to explore the ancient Peruvian civilization, from the Chavin culture to the Inca Empire, and become immersed in an exotic and mysterious, yet strikingly scientific, world. All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-7862. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Masterpieces of Italian Renaissance: Frescoes

Hangaram Art Museum

Through Feb. 21

Hangaram Art Museum will offer an exhibition showcasing masterpiece frescoes of the Italian Renaissance, including works of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raffaello. Tickets cost from 8,000 to 13,000 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.

Exhibition 'Ahn Jung-geun'

Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum

Through Jan. 24

The Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum is offering an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's death. He was best known for his assassination of the Japanese resident-general of Korea, Ito Hirobumi, following the signing of the Eulsa Treaty, with Korea on the verge of annexation by Japan. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 7,000 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.

Dance

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

Muse: The Resistance Tour in Seoul

Gymnastic Stadium, Olympic Park

British rock group Muse returns to Seoul for a long-awaited concert. Comprise of Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard, the band is best known for the hits ``Time is Running Out,’’ ``Knights of Cydonia,’’ ``Starlight’’ and ``Supermassive Black Hole.’’ Tickets range from 55,000 to 99,000 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’s Suite Room

Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University

Jan. 16-17

Pop singer Lee Min-woo, a member of the idol group Shinhwa and also known as M, is holding a concert titled ``Home Sweet Home.’’ All tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 2 or 3 of E-dae Station on subway line 2.

Lee Seung-chul

Gyeonggi Arts Center

Jan. 24

Lee Seung-chul will put on a show ``Romantica,’’ with a lineup featuring hit numbers from his 10 albums and also from various original soundtracks he's worked on over the past few years. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1644-0488. Located near Suwon Station on subway line 1.

Psy & Kim Jang-hun

Incheon Samsan World Stadium

Jan. 30

Singers Psy and Kim Jang-hun are holding a joint concert. The two are among the best entertainers in Korea, famous for their exciting and creative shows that have included a water show, flying around the stage on wires and never-ending encores. Tickets cost from 66,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1644-1702. Located near exit 2 of Bupyeong-gu Office Station on Incheon subway line 1.

The Killers Live In Seoul

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Feb. 6

American alternative rock band The Killers will put on an electrifying stage performance in Seoul this coming February. They have promised to display some of the band's hometown vibe when they perform. Tickets cost from 77,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Plays & Musicals

Queen Seondeok

Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park

Jan. 5-31

The popular TV series "The Great Queen Seondeok" has been adapted for the stage and will feature veteran musical actors and stage artists: top actress Lee So-jung and rising star Kang Tae-eul, as well as world-renowned designer Lie Sang-bong for stage costumes. Tickets range from 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 789-4884. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

The Gifts of the Magi

Live Theater, Daehangno

Jan. 7 - Feb. 24

The musical based on O. Henry's short stories will premiere here. Rising musical actors Jung Ji-hwan, Park jin-pyo, Jung Jae-hoon and Kim Ji-yeon will perform in this Korean version. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 40,000 won. For more information, call (02) 548-1141. Located near Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Take Care of My Mom

M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Jan. 29 - Mar. 23

The book written by celebrated author Shin Kyung-sook, which recently set a record by selling 1.2 million copies, will be produced as a play. Tickets range from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Quiz Show

Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Through Jan. 2

Kim Young-ha’s novel ``Quiz Show’’ is being staged as a musical. The story portrays 20-somethings who sharing secretive words via keyboards and fall in love with anonymous people through the Internet. Tickets cost 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Contact

LG Art Center

Jan. 8-18

Starring celebrated ballerina Kim Joo-won, the ``musical’’ will be presented only through dance, without songs. Tickets range from 40,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Mozart!

Jan. 20 - Feb. 21

The Austrian musical will be made into a local rendition with the starry casting of Xiah of TVXQ, Im Tae-kyung, Park Kun-hyung and Park Eun-tae who will alternate playing Mozart. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6391-6333. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Spring Awakening

Doosan Art Center

Through Jan. 10

The Korean version of the Tony Award-winning musical is on stage for the first time with a Korean cast of stars, including Kim Mu-yeol, Cho Jung-seok and Kim Yu-young. Tickets range from 30,000 to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 744-4011. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5ga Station on subway line 1.

Hairspray

KEPCO Art Center

Through Feb. 7

A big hit on Broadway, the musical "Hairspray" is now on the Korean stage. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.

Hedwig

KT & G Sang Sang Art Hall

Through Feb. 28

The musical revolves around Hedwig, an East German transgendered rock musician, who chases after an ex-lover who plagiarized her songs. Tickets cost from 45,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.

Wedding Singer

Grand Hall, Chungmu Art Hall

Through Jan. 31

This is the Korean rendition of "The Wedding Singer," the Broadway musical based on the 1998 film by the same name starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The local premiere stars popular actors Hwang Jung-min and Park Gun-hyung. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Jack the Ripper

Universal Arts Center

The musical is based on a story about "Jack the Ripper," the 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

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

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.