Classical Concert, Big Tickets, Pop & Jazz, Plays & Musicals
Classical Concerts
Soprano Barbara Bonney's Recital
Aram Theater, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex
Feb. 19
American soprano Barbara Bonney will perform in Korea for the first time in six years. The recital will feature Mozart's "Porgi amor," Mendelssohn's "Six duets, Op. 63," and Delibes "Flower Duet" with mezzo-soprano Fional Campbell and pianist Alisdair Hogarth. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. Visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
2010 Matinee Concert
Concert Hall, Seongnam Art Center
Feb. 18
Seongnam Art Center presents its 2010 Matinee Concert with the KBS Symphony Orchestra. Popular baritone Kim Dong-gyu will provide commentary to facilitate understanding of classical music. All tickets cost 24,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill's Recital
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
March 5
Star violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will perform at Seoul Arts Center. He will play songs from his new album "NORE-Songs without words" such as Brahms's "Vier ernste Gesange, Op. 121," and Rachmaninov's "Vocalise." Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 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.
Ramzi Yassa's Piano Recital
Kumho Art Hall
March 4
Egyptian pianist Ramzi Yassa will hold a solo recital at Kumho Art Hall. At the recital, he will play Chopin's "3 Nocturnes, Op. 9," "Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.35" and "Mazurkas, Op. 24." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
May 16
The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek, will perform at Seoul Arts Center. Violinist Chee-Yun (Kim Chee-yun) will also join the orchestra. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 200,000 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.
Pianist Lim Dong-hyek's Recital
Feb. 27
One of the country's most popular pianists, Lim Dong-hyek will perform at Seoul Arts Center. Renowned for his interpretation of Chopin, he will play "Mazurka No. 4, Op.17" as well as Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit" and Prokofiev's "Piano Sonata No.6 in A major." Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)548-4480. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Seoul Metropolitan Chorus' 116th Regular Concert
Chamber Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 25-26
Seoul Metropolitan Chorus will give its 116th regular concert, led by conductor Lee Sang-hoon. The concert will feature Heinrich Schutz's "Verleih uns Frieden genadiglich," Johann Pachelbel's "Magnificat in D," and Dietrich Buxtehude's "Missa Brevis." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 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.
Baritone Kim Dong-gyu Concert
Feb. 23
Korea's favorite baritone Kim Dong-gyu presents a concert with Prime Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yeo Ja-kyung. Popular Russian soprano Veronika Dzhioeva will feature as a special guest. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2650-7481. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Love Concert
Feb. 12 & March 14
Popular chamber musicians will give Valentine's and White Day concerts this February and March. The concerts will feature Liszt's "Liebestraum," Elgar's "Salut d'Amour," and Massenet's "Meditation de Thais" and a special composition by Yiruma. Tickets range from 30,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Brand Korea Concert
Feb. 24
International popera singer Rose Jang will hold a musical and popera gala concert. The concert will feature "All that Jazz" from musical Chicago, "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Miserables" and "Memory" from "Cats."Tickets range from 30,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)581-5404. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Big Tickets
Arcadi Volodos' First Piano Recital In Korea
Seongnam Art Center
Renowned for his recordings of transcriptions by Horowitz, Russian pianist Arcadi Volodos will give his first recital in Korea. He will play Scriabin's "Prelude B-flat minor, Op. 37, No.1," Schumann's "Humoreske Op. 20," and Albeniz's "La Vega aus Suite Alhambra No.1." Tickets cost from 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Kang Sue-jin's Gala Show 'The Ballet'
Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center
April 10-11
Top ballerina Kang Sue-jin will return to Korea with a special gala performance. She will perform seven dance sequences, including "The Lady of the Camellias," "Suite No.2," "Nuages," "Vapour Plains," "Affi," "Ballet 101" and "My Way." Tickets cost from 40,000 to 180,000 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.
Philharmonia Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
May 4
The Philharmonia Orchestra, led by the Russian master pianist-conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, will perform at Seoul Arts Center. Violin virtuoso Chung Kyung-wha will also return to the Seoul stage after a five-year absence to play with the orchestra. 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.
Korean Chamber Orchestra's 45th Anniversary Concert
March 16
The Korean Chamber Orchestra, which specializes in Baroque music, will offer a concert celebrating its 45th anniversary. The concert will feature conductor Piotr Borkowski, violinist Kim So-ock, saxophonist Greg Banaszak, oboist Satoki Aoyama, clarinetist Hidemi Mikai, hornist Makoto Kanaboshi and bassoonist Motoko Kawamura. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 150,000 won. 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 March 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. 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 offers 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.
Monet to Picasso
The exhibition "Monet to Picasso" at Hangaram Art Museum displays masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including works of Monet, Pisaro, Manet, and Van Gogh. All tickets cost 13,000 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.
Dance
UBC's Swan Lake
Universal Arts Center
March 26- 31
The Universal Ballet Company (UBC) will stage Tchaikovsky's famous ballet piece "Swan Lake." Tickets cost from 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
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.
Riverdance
Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
March 3-14
The Irish dance performance "Riverdance" is coming to Korea for the first time with its original cast. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Pop and Jazz
SS501's 1st Asia Tour in Seoul Encore
Feb. 27-28
Gymnastic Stadium, Olympic Park
Korean boy band SS501 will host an encore concert for fans this February. The concert is part of their "First Asia Tour-Persona." Tickets cost from 33,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)511-2740. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
The Backstreet Boys
Melon-AX Hall
Famous American boy band The Backstreet Boys will perform in Seoul this February. The concert is part of their "This Is Us Tour" to promote their latest album. All tickets cost 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Jeff Beck's First Live Concert in Seoul
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
March 20
Guitar legend Jeff Beck will perform in Seoul for the first time this March. He will play hit songs such as "Escape," "Freeway Jam," and "Dirty Mind." Tickets cost from 55,000 to 165,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Kings of Convenience
April 4
Norwegian indie folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience will perform at Olympic Park this April. The concert will feature their hit songs such as "Stay Out Of Trouble," "I'd Rather Dance With You," as well as songs from their latest album, "Declaration of Dependence." Tickets cost from 77,000 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.
Chicago Live in Seoul
Fencing Stadium, Olympic Park
Veteran rock band Chicago will give their second concert in Seoul in February. Chicago will perform their hit songs such as "If You Leave Me Now" and "It's Hard to Say I'm Sorry." The concert is part of their "2010 Asia Tour." Tickets cost from 55,000 to 165,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3446-3226. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Plays & Musicals
Yi
Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center
Feb. 27-March 21
Seoul Arts Center presents the Korean play "Yi," which became widely known through its film adaptation "The King and the Clown." The play is about a tyrant king of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), Yeonsan, and his favorite court jester, Gong-gil. Tickets range from 40,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Mozart!
A local rendition of the Austrian musical is on stage with a star-studded cast: Xiah of TVXQ, Im Tae-kyung, Park Kun-hyung and Park Eun-tae will alternate playing the role of Mozart. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6391-6333. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Grease
Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University
Through Feb. 28
Musical "Grease" is now on stage at Samsung Hall. This rock 'n' roll musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Tickets range from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 2 or 3 of Ewha Univ. Station on subway line 2.
The Phantom of the Opera
Charlotte Theater
Through Aug. 8
This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is one of world's best-selling Broadway hits and has prompted huge growth in the Korean musical industry. The show is back in Seoul after eight years. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
Gifts of the Magi
Live Theater, Daehangno
Through Feb. 24
The musical based on O. Henry's short stories makes its Korea premiere. Rising musical actors such as Jung Ji-hwan, Park jin-pyo, Jung Jae-hoon and Kim Ji-yeon will perform in the Korean rendition. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 40,000 won. Call (02) 548-1141. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Take Care of My Mom
M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Through March 23
Written by celebrated author Shin Kyung-sook, the book that 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. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
All That Jazz
Blue Theater, Chungmu Art Hall
Through April 25
Based on the American musical by Bob Fosse, this Korean version is introduced by Oh un-sung, who is the former director of "Miss Saigon." The musical will contain unique jazz choreography and music that will capture audiences' attention. Tickets range from 35,000 to 45,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3025. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Miss Saigon
March 13- April 4
One of the world's most beloved musicals, "Miss Saigon," returns in four years. Set in the 1970s Saigon during the Vietnam War, the musical is a tragic tale of a woman abandoned by her American lover. Tickets range from 17,600 to 79,200 won during the preview session (March 13-19) and 22,000 to 99,000 won from March 20 to April 4. Call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Chicago
Opera House, Seongnam Art Center
The timeless hit musical "Chicago" will hit Seoul again, featuring a cast of stars, including In Soon-ee, Ock Joo-hyun, Choi Jung-won and Nam Kyung-joo. Tickets range from 40,000 to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Hedwig
KT & G Sangsang Madang
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. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Forever Tango
Grand Hall, Chungmu Art Hall
March 16-28
The Broadway musical "Forever Tango" will feature world-class tango dancers led by orchestra director Victor Lavallen. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 90,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Legally Blonde
COEX Artium
The Amanda Brown novel that inspired the hit film of the same name comes to life as a musical. Korean fans can enjoy the Asian premiere of the show. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.