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• Published Sep 11, 2014 1:33 PM KST
• Updated Sep 11, 2014 1:33 PM KST

‘Kristijian Jarvi’s Absolute Ensemble & Sarah Chang’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Oct. 23-24

Violin virtuoso Sarah Chang will perform with an orchestra, Absolute Ensemble, led by conductor Kristijian Jarvi at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 23 and 24. Tickets cost 70,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, call (02) 796-7078 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

Tetzlaff Quartet

LG Arts Center*

Oct. 2

Tetzlaff Quartet, German chamber orchestra which consists of violinist Christian Tetzlaff and Elisabeth Kufferath, cellist Tanja Tetzlaff, and violist Hanna Weinmeister, will perform at LG Arts Center on Oct. 2. They will play Mozart’s “String Quartet no. 15 D-minor K. 421,” Jorg Widmann’s “Jagdquarlett” and Beethoven’s “String Quartet no. 15 A-minor Op. 132.” Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.

Shin Young-ok

Pyoungchon Arts Hall

Sept. 22

Soprano Shin Young-ok will have a solo concert at Pyoungchon Arts Hall in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on Sept. 22, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Pyoungchon Arts Hall. Shin will sing G. Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm,” H. Mancini’s “Moon River” and Dvorak’s “Sing to the moon.” Located near exit 1 of Pyeongchon station on subway line 4. Tickets cost 66,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (031) 687-0500 or visit www.ayac.or.kr.

Los Romeros

Seoul Arts Center*

Oct. 9

Spanish guitar quartet Los Romeros will perform at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Oct. 9. They will play Granados's "Spanish Dance," Torroba's "Estampas," and Boccherini's "Fandango." Tickets cost 70,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6249-4500 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Concert & Talk with Chung Myung-hwa'

Gyeonggi Arts Center

Sept. 26

Cello virtuoso Chung Myung-hwa will perform at Gyeonggi Arts Center on Sept. 26. Concert will consist of small talk and performance of popular classical scores like Rachmaninoff's "Sonata in G minor Op. 19," Chopin's "Polonaise Brillante Op. 3," and Dvorak's "Concerto in B minor Op. 104." Located near exit 10 of Suwon City Hall Station on Bundang line. Tickets cost 20,000 to 40,000. For more information, call (031) 230-3200 or visit www.ggac.or.kr.

Suh Ye-ree

Oct. 3

Soprano Suh Ye-ree will perform at LG Arts Center on Oct. 3. She will sing George Frideric Haendel's "Lascia Ch'io Pianga," Luciano Berio's "Sequenza III," and Gyorgy Ligeti's "The Mysteries of Macabre" along with renowned pianist Holger Groschopp from Berlin Philharmonic. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.

'Chung Myung-whun and Wagner'

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Chung Myung-whun will perform at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Sept. 26. The orchestra will perform Wagner's "Das Rheingold," first of the four operas of "Der Ring des Nibelungen." Tickets will cost 10,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1210 or visit www.seoulphil.or.kr.

David Russell

Oct. 22

Scottish classical guitar virtuoso David Russell will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Oct. 22. Russell will play Antonio Vivaldi's sonatas, Enrique Granados's "Valses Poeticos" and J.S. Bach's "Partita I for Violin BWV 1002." Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-2512 or visit www.mastmedia.co.kr.

'Chopin Concerto of Lim Dong-min and Lim Dong-hyek'

Oct. 4

Brother pianists Lim Dong-min and Dong-hyek will perform at Seoul Arts Center on Oct. 4. They will play the complete Chopin piano concertos. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit kimf.co.kr.

Seo Taiji

Jamsil Sports Complex

Oct. 18

Legendary Korean pop icon Seo Taiji will perform at the Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul on Oct. 18, marking his return to stage in 5 years. He will sing some of the tracks from his new ninth studio album. Located near exit 5 of Sports Complex station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 121,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1407 or visit www.seotaiji.com.

Mariah Carey

Olympic Park

Oct. 8

Pop diva Mariah Carey will perform at Olympic Park in southern Seoul on Oct. 8 as part of her Asian tour. It is her first solo concert in Korea since 2003. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 66,000 to 198,000 won. For more information, call 1644-1118 or visit www.yescoment.com.

John Legend

AX-KOREA

Sept. 28

Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer John Legend will perform at the AX-KOREA in Seoul on Sept. 28 as part of his tour, "The All of Me." Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station of subway line 5. Tickets cost 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 552-2505 or visit www.senakorea.com.

‘The Geumgwanchong Tomb and King Isaji'

National Museum of Korea

Through Sept. 28

The National Museum of Korea features some 90 artifacts from the Geumgwanchong Tomb, one of the royal tombs of the ancient Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57-A.D. 935), through Sept.28. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9462 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati'

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.

‘Let’s Rock Festival’

Nanji Hangang Park

Sept. 20-21

Annual “Let’s Rock Festival” will be held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul for two days from Sept. 20 to 21. Clazziquai, Zitten, No Brain, Guckkasten and Sultan Of The Disco are among the highlighted acts. Located near exit 7 of Mapo-gu Office station of subway number 6. Tickets cost 66,000 won for one day and 99,000 won for two days. For more information, call (02) 322-8488 or visit www.rollinghallent.com.

Acoustic Cafe

Sept. 23

Japanese New Age band Acoustic Cafe will have their concert at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Sept. 23. They will play some of their biggest hits like "For Your Loneliness," "Last Carnival" and "For Your Memories" along with their newly released song, "Pray." Tickets cost 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 338-3513 or visit www.silvertrain.co.kr.

Roy Kim

Oct. 25-26

Pop singer Roy Kim will perform at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul from Oct. 25 to 26. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

Kim Bum-soo

Oct. 4-5

R&B singer Kim Bum-soo will perform at Olympic Park in southern Seoul from Oct. 4 to 5. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 99,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

'2014 Seoul Arts Center Jazz Festa'

Sept. 27-28

The annual Seoul Arts Center Jazz festival will be held at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Sept. 27 and 28. The highlighted acts are collaboration between different music genres such as pop singer Lee Eun-mi with Min Kyung-in jazz trio or rap singer Zion.T with jazz pianist SC Yun. Tickets cost 44,000 won for one day and 66,000 for two days. For more information, call (02) 549-5520 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

'11th Jarasum International Jazz Festival'

Jarasum, Gapyeong

Oct. 3-5

The annual "Jarasum International Jazz Festival" will take place in Jarasum in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province from Oct. 3 to 5. The line-up includes renowned jazz artists such as Dominic Miller, Jan Lundgren, and Allan Holdsworth. Located near Gapyeong Station on Gyeongchun line. Tickets cost 45,000 won for one day, 70,000 won for two days, and 90,000 won for three days. For more information, call (031) 581-2813 or visit www.jarasumjazz.com.

'Global Gathering Korea 2014'

Jamsil Olympic Stadium

The annual "Global Gathering Korea," electronic dance music festival, will be held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul on Oct. 4. Axwell Ingrosso, Knife Party and Krewella are among the highlighted act. Located near exit 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 99,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (010) 3360-7846 or visit www.globalgatheringkorea.co.kr.

'Grand Mint Festival 2014'

Olympic Park*

Oct. 18-19

The annual "Grand Mint Festival" will take place at the Olympic Park for two days from Oct. 18 to 19. Verbal Jint, Sweet Sorrow, John Park, Juck Lee, J Rabbit, 10cm are among the highlighted acts. Tickets cost 88,000 won for one day and 140,000 won for two days. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit

www.grandmintfestival.com.

‘Zorro'

Chungmu Art Hall

The Korean production of "Zorro" will be staged at Chungmu Art Hall through Oct. 26. Singers Yang Yo-seob of popular boy band BEAST and R&B singer Wheesung will alternate the role of Zorro, the black-clad masked outlaw and hero, and singers Seo Ji-young and Sonya will feature Inez, who falls in love with the hero. Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 764-7858 or visit www.mmusical.co.kr.

‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

Baekam Art Hall

A Korean production of Broadway hit musical, "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" will be staged at the Baekam Art Hall through Sept. 28. Actors Cho Seung-woo and Park Gun-hyung alternate in the role of Hedwig, the struggling, transsexual rocker. Tickets cost 50,000 to 69,000 won. Located near exit 8 of Samsung Station on subway line 2. For more information, call (02) 749-9037 or visit www.shownote.com.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Korean production of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" will be staged at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul through Sept. 28. Adapted from a 1994 Australian movie of the same title, the musical features the journey of two drag queens Tick and Adam and transgender Bernadette. Jo Kwon, a member of K-pop boy group 2AM, will feature Adam. Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.musicalpriscilla.co.kr.

‘Chicago'

D-Cube Arts Center

A Korean rendition of the Broadway hit musical "Chicago" will be staged at the D-Cube Arts Center in Seoul from Aug.2 to Sept. 28. Musical actress Choi Jeong-won will star as Velma Kelly, and singer Ivy will feature as Roxie Hart. Located near eait 1 of Sindorim Station, subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 577-1987 or visit

www.d3art.co.kr.

Benjamin Millepied & L.A. Dance Project

Nov. 13-14

Star choreographer Benjamin Millepied, best known for participating in 2010 American film, "Black Swan" will perform with his own dance company, Los Angeles Dance Project at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul on Nov. 13 and 14. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.

‘The Seventh Symphony & The Rite of Spring'

Oct. 16-19

The Korean National Ballet company will perform the ballet version of Beethoven's "The Seventh Symphony" and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" at Seoul Arts Center in Southern Seoul from Oct. 16 to 19. The performance is directed by the renowned ballerina Kang Sue-jin. Tickets cost 5,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 02-587-6181 or visit www.kballet.org.