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Classical Concerts
Mikhail Pletnev
Seoul Arts Center*
June 1
Russian pianist Mikhail Pletnev will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul June 1. He will perform Bach’s “English Suite,” Schubert’s “Piano Sonata No.4 Op. 164” and Scriabin’s “24 Preludes.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3183 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
Jeong Ja-young
June 3
Pianist Jeong Ja-young will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on June 3. Jeong will play Chopin’s “Ballade No.1 in G minor, Op. 23” and Liszt’s “Grandes Etudes de Paganini No.4, No.5, No.6.” Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6412-3053 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
The Korean Chamber Orchestra, led by musical director Kim Min, will give a “Troika Concert” at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul June 4. / Courtesy of Korean Chamber Orchestra
‘Troika Concert’
June 4
The Korean Chamber Orchestra, led by musical director Kim Min, will give a “Troika Concert” at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on June 4 with violinist Lee Won-sik and cellist David Kim. Tickets cost 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 592-5728 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
Choi Je-ho
Nowon Culture and Arts Center
June 7
Violinist Choi Je-ho will perform at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 7. He will play Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances No.1,” Vivaldi’s “Spring” from “The Four Seasons” and Kreisler’s “Liebesleid.” Tickets cost 20,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (031) 592-1277 or visit www.naruclassic.com.
Goran Bregovic will perform “Champagne for Gypsies” at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul June 7. / Courtesy of LG Arts Center
‘Champagne for Gypsies’
LG Arts Center*
A musician of the Balkans, Goran Bregovic and his Wedding and Funeral Band will perform together at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul June 7. Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit
‘Joy of Mozart’
June 10
The Ensemble DITTO, led by conductor Chung Min, will perform at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul June 10 with pianist Cho Jae-hyuk. Tickets cost 20,000 to 40,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.
Big Tickets
Lee So-ra
Blue Square
Through June 29
Veteran pop singer Lee So-ra will perform at the Blue Square in Yongsan, Seoul on June 19-29 in promoting her new album, “8.” Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.intepark.com.
Fly to the Sky
June 6-8
R&B duo Fly to the Sky will hold a comeback concert titled “Continuum” at the Blue Square, Yongsan from June 6 to 8. They will sing new tracks from their ninth album and hit numbers, including “Day By Day,” “Sea of Love” and “MissingYou.” Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 77,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3485-8700 or visit www.interpark.com.
g.o.d
Jamsil Subsidiary Stadium
July 12-13
K-pop boy band g.o.d. will perform at the Jamsil Subsidiary Stadium in southern Seoul July 12 and 13 to celebrate their 15th anniversary. After their 1999 debut, g.o.d. has released numerous hits including “Love and Memory” and “Lies.” Located near exit 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost from 99,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call 1566-5490 or visit www.wsmi.co.kr.
Museums
‘Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati’
National Museum of Korea
Through Oct. 26
The National Museum of Korea presents the thematic exhibition “Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati, Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Hengguk Temple,” which displays the large hanging scrolls used for Buddhist rituals. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9493 or visit www.museum.go.kr.
‘New Acquisitions of Asian Art’
Through June 22
The exhibition displays 66 artifacts from various parts of Asia including China, Japan, India and Southeast Asian countries at the National Museum of Korea through June 22. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552 or visit www.museum.go.kr.
‘Cheonmachong, the royal tomb of Silla’
Gyeongju National Museum
The Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is displaying 1,600 artifacts excavated from Cheonmachong, one of royal tombs in ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) through June 22. For more information, call (054) 740-7533 or visit gyeongju.museum.go.kr.
‘Ancient Civilization in Vietnam, the Early Morning in Red River’
The National Museum of Korea displays Bronze Age artifacts in Vietnam with help from the Vietnam National Museum of History through June 29. Admissoin is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552 or visit www.museum.go.kr.
Pop & Jazz
Jo Sung-mo
May 31
Singer Jo Sung-mo will hold a concert at the Blue Square in Yongsan, Seoul on May 31. Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 99,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1591 or www.bluesquare.kr.
The One
Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park*
June 6-7
Pop vocalist The One will perform at the Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park, in southern Seoul on June 6 and 7 to promote his 5th album. Tickets cost 77,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3143-5156 or visit www.interpark.com.
IU
Mary Hall, Sogang University
Through June 1
Singer IU will perform at Sogang University in Seoul through June 1 in a bid to promote her upcoming new album. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, call (02) 796-1383 or visit www.interpark.com.
Monni
KT&G Sangsang Madang
June 8
Indie band Monni will perform at the KT&G Sangsang Madang on June 8. Located near exit 9 of Hongik University Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 55,000 won. For more information, call 070-8271-5549 or visit www.interpark.com.
Hong Dae-kwang
K-Art Hall, Olympic Park*
June 14-15
Singer Hong Dae-kwang will perform at the K-Art Hall, Olympic Park in southern Seoul on June 14 and 15. Tickets cost 77,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.interpark.com.
Kim Yeon-woo
June 27-28
Singer Kim Yeon-woo will perform at the Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park in southern Seoul on June 27 and 28. Tickets cost 80,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 515-0314 or visit www.interpark.com.
Sweet Sorrow
Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University
July 3-20
Vocal band Sweet Sorrow will perform at Ewha Womans University from July 3 to 20. Located near exit 2 or 3 of Ewha Womans University Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.interpark.com.
‘2014 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival’
Penta Park, Songdo, Incheon
Aug.1-3
The annual Incheon Pentaport rock music festival will take place at Songdo in Incheon from Aug. 1 to 3. Dear Cloud, Crash, Pia and Romantic Punch are among the highlighted acts. Tickets cost 110,000 won for one day, 154,000 won for two days, and 187,000 won for three days. Located near exit 1 of International Business District Station, Incheon subway line 1. For more information, call 1644-1118 or visit pentaportrock.com.
Plays & Musicals
‘Singin’ In The Rain’
Chungmu Art Hall
June 5-Aug. 3
The Korean rendition ofBroadway hit musical “Singin’ In The Rain” will be staged at the Chungmu Art Hall from June 5 to Aug. 3. K-pop boy bandmembers Jay from TRAX, Kyu-hyun from Super Junior and Baek-hyun from EXO will feature as Don Lockwood and Sunny from K-pop girl group Girl’s Generation will star as Kathy Selden. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.cmah.or.kr.
‘Le Roi Soleil’
The Korean production of famous French musical “Le Roi Soleil,” based on the life of Louis XIV, will be staged at the Blue Square in Yongsan through June 1. Actor Ahn Jae-wook and Shin Sung-rok will alternate in the role of Louis XIV. Actresses Kim So-hyun and Yoon Gong-ju will feature Francoise, second wife of Louis XIV. Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets are 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1591 or visit www.leroisoleil.co.kr.
‘Wicked’
Charlotte Theater
Open Run
The Korean rendition of Broadway hit musical “Wicked” will be staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Elphaba. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station, subway lines 2 and 8. Tickets are 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-3363 or visit
Dance
Akram Khan, an English dancer of Bangladeshi descent, will perform “Desh” at the LG Arts Center on June 14 and 15. / Courtesy of LG Arts Center
‘Desh’
Akram Khan, an English choreographer of Bangladeshi descent, will perform “Desh” at the LG Arts Center on June 14 and 15. “Desh,” meaning ‘homeland’ in Bengali, draws multiple tales of land, nation, resistance and convergence into the body and voice of a man trying to find his balance in an unstable world. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.
‘Dancing Scarecrow’
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
Through June1
The Seoul Metropolitan Dance company will perform “Dancing Scarecrow,” depicting a fictional fight between conservationist scarecrows and property developers, at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts May 28- June 1. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1114 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.
‘Panorama’
May 31-June 1
France choreographer and art director Philippe Decoufle’s work “Panorma,” that links together highlights from his repertory for the past 30 years, will be staged at the LG Arts Center from May 31 to June 1. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.
‘Macbeth’
June 26-27
The Lee Won Guk Ballet Company will perform a ballet version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth” at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 26 and 27. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 951-3355 or visit www. nowonart.kr.