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Gustavo Dudamel & LA Philharmonic
Seoul Arts Center*
March 25-26, 2015
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel will hold a concert with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center from March 25 through 26, next year. / Courtesy of Credia
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra led by renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will hold their first concert in Korea at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from March 25 to 26, next year. They will perform Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 6 in A Minor (Tragic),” John Adams’s “City Noir,” and Antonn Dvork’s “Symphony No. 9 From the New World.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 340,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6303-1977 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
HJ Lim
Feb. 4, 2015
French-Korean pianist HJ Lim will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 4, next year. / Courtesy of Sheila Rock
French-Korean rising pianist HJ Lim will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 4, next year. The program will include L. V. Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 Moonlight,” J. S. Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Prelude & Fugue No. 1-No.8,” and S. Rachmaninoff’s “Etude-Tableaux.” Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3183 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘Schubert for Two'
Feb. 28, 2015
Violinist Kim Su-yoen and pianist Lim Dong-hyek will hold a concert to promote their upcoming collaborative album, "Schubert for Two," at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 28, next year. The program includes "Fantasia in C Major, D. 934," "Sonata for Violin & Piano in A Major, D. 574" and "Rondo Brillant in B Minor, D. 895." Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8879-8485 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘Vienna Waltz Orchestra'
Jan. 19, 2015
The Vienna Waltz Orchestra led by conductor Sandro Culturello will perform at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 19, next year. Soprano Bettina Schweiger and Vienna Waltz Ensemble will perform J. Strauss II's "Wiener Blut Waltzer Op. 354," "Overture" of Operatta "Die Fledermaus," J. Brahms's "Hungarian Dance No. 5" and E. Strauss's "Mit Vergnugen Polka Schnell, Op. 228." Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3463-2466 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
Hilary Hhan
Jan. 20, 2015
Grammy-winning American violinist Hilary Hhan will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 20, next year. She will play R. Schumann's "Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105," C. Debussy's "Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140" and J. S. Bach's "Partita for Solo Violin No. 3 in E Major." Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-2512 or visit www.mastmedia.co.kr.
Michael Buble
Jamsil Stadium*
World-famous jazz pop vocalist and singer-songwriter Michael Buble will hold a solo concert in Korea as part of his first Asia tour, at Jamsil Stadium in southern Seoul on Feb. 4, next year. Some of his timeless hit songs including “Home” and “Everything” will be performed. Tickets cost 99,000 to 253,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.
Art Garfunkel
Jamsil Stadium
Feb. 14, 2015
Art Garfunkel, legendary singer-songwriter of folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, will hold his very first solo concert in Korea at Jamsil Stadium on Feb. 14, next year. He will perform his solo works and also songs of Simon & Garfunkel such as "The Sound Of Silence," "Scarborough Fair," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Located near exit 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 99,000 to 176,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6925-3627 or visit www.lottecard.co.kr.
Cyndi Lauper
Olympic Park*
Jan. 23-24, 2015
Iconic American pop singer, songwriter, and actress Cyndi Lauper will hold a solo concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut, at Olympic Park from Jan. 23 to 24, next year. She will sing numerous songs including smash hits from her legendary 1983 debut album, "She's So Unusual," such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," and "She Bop." Tickets cost 66,000 to 165,000 won. For more information, call 1644-1118 or visit
‘Collecting Asian Objects in Colonial Korea'
National Museum of Korea
Through Jan. 11, 2015
The National Museum of Korea features some 200 artifacts of Asian countries that the Museum of Japanese Government-General of Korea collected when Korea was under Japanese rule for 35 years from 1910-1945 through Jan. 11, next year. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4 or Jungang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2077-9553 or visit www.musuem.go.kr.
‘Appenzeller's Company'
Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum
Open Run
The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum, which opened in 2008 in a 100-year-old Western-style building, designated as Seoul Monument No. 16, holds a special exhibition celebrating its 6th anniversary of opening. The exhibition features photos, books and various objects from the late 19th to early 20th century of Joseon Kingdom era (1392-1910). Located near exit 10 of City Hall station on subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 319-5578 or visit appenzeller.pcu.ac.kr.
YB & Bobby Kim
Kyung Hee University Grand Peace Palace
Dec. 27-28
Iconic rock band YB and soul singer Bobby Kim will hold a collaborative concert titled “Double Feature” at the Grand Peace Palace, Kyung Hee University, from Dec. 27 to 28. Located near exit 1 of Hoegi Station on Central Line. Tickets cost 77,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 749-9037 or visit www.shownote.com.
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather
Yonsei University Auditorium
Jan. 23, 2015
A Joint concert featuring jazz guitarist Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather, vocal and guitarist of the American rock band Toto will be held at Yonsei University Auditorium on Jan. 23, next year. Located near exit 2 of Shinchon Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 55,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8887-3471 or visit www.unicoms.kr.
Koh Sang-ji
Sejong Center for Performing Arts*
Dec. 31
Tango composer and bandoneon player Koh Sang-ji will hold a year-end concert, "Adios 2014" at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts in downtown Seoul on Dec. 31. She will perform songs from her latest studio album, "maycgre 1.0." Tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.privatecurve.com.
The Swell Season
Jan. 10-11, 2015
A fold rock duo "The Swell Season," which was formed by two protagonists from the box-office hit "Once," Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, will hold a concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from Jan. 10 to 11, next year. They will sing songs from their collaborative album, "Strict Joy." Tickets cost 66,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.privatecurve.com.
‘5 Nights'
Jamsil Sports Complex
Jan. 12-17, 2015
The 17th Culture Project by Hyundai Card, "5 Nights," will be held at Jamsil Sports Complex from Jan. 12 through 17, next year. Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, British band Bastile and Starsailor, Electronic band Rudimental and Irish singer-songwriter Asgeir will perform over five days. Located near exit 6 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won for each days. For more information, call (02) 332 -3277 or visit www.livenation.kr.
Sam Ock
Yes24 Muvhall
Jan. 17, 2015
Rising R&B, hip-hop and jazz artist Sam Ock will hold his first solo concert in Korea at Yes24 Muvhall on Jan. 17, next year. He will sing songs from his upcoming new album, "Grey." Located near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 66,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, call (02) 552-2505 or visit muvhall.or.kr.
‘Once’
Through March 29, 2015
The musical “Once,” based on the smash hit movie of the same title, will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center through March 29, next year. / Courtesy of Seensee Company
A Korean adaptation of a musical based on the 2006 box-office hit of the same title “Once” is staged at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul through March 29, next year. Some well-known musical numbers including “Falling Slowly,” “Leave,” “If You Want Me,” and “Gold” will be performed. Singer Yoon Do-hyun will star as the main character, Guy. Tickets cost 60,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 577-1987 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘Jekyll & Hyde'
Blue SquareThrough Apr. 5
A Korean production of a musical thriller based on the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson will be staged at Blue Square through Apr. 5 in 2015, celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Korean stage. Renowned actor-turned-musical singer Jo Seung-woo will star as Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Composer Frank Wildhorn's original musical scores will be played. Located near exit 2 of Hangangjin Station on subway line 6. Tickets cost 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1588-5212 or visit www.odmusical.com.
‘La Cage Aux Folles'
LG Arts Center*
"La Cage Aux Folles," a Broadway hit musical comes to the Korean stage at the LG Arts Center from through Jan. 11, next year. Based on Jean Poiret's play of the same title, the musical revolves around Albin and Georges, the gay couple and singers of the club, La Cage Aux Folles, and their beloved son Jean-Michel, who brings his fiance and her ultra-conservative parents. Musical actor Chung Sung-hwa will star as Albin. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1666-8662 or visit www.lacage.co.kr.
‘Marie Antoinette'
Charlotte Theater
Through Feb. 1, 2015
The Korean rendition of the musical "Marie Antoinette" is staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul from Nov. 11 to Feb. 1 next year. Based on the novel "Queen Marie Antoinette" by Shusaku Endo, the musical portrays the dramatic and scandalous life of the last queen of France. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Antoinette. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil station on subway line 2 and 8. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-6478 or visit
‘The Nutcracker'
Universal Arts Center
Through Dec. 31
The Universal Ballet Company will bring Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" to the stage at the Universal Arts Center from Dec. 19 to 31. The story revolves around a young girl Clara and a nutcracker, who magically turns into prince on Christmas Eve. Located near exit 4 of Achasan station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7124-1737 or visit www.universalballet.com.