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  Sabine Meyer TrioLG Arts CenterSept. 22Sabine Meyer, who is considered to be one of the most accomplished soloists of today, will be holding a clarinet recital at the LG Arts Center on Sept. 22. / Courtesy of the LG Arts Center Sabine Meyer, who is considered to be one of the most accomplished soloists of today, will be holding a clarinet recital at the LG Arts Center on Sept. 22. Born in Germany, Meyer made her debut at the age of 16, and subsequently continued her career as a member of first the BayerischeRundfunk Symphony Orchestra, then with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra as solo clarinetist. By then, however, her star had already begun to rise to previously unexplored heights, so much so that she embarked on a new career as a solo artist. Since then, she has performed numerous concerts, collaborated with other notable artists, and been in countless radio and television appearances all over the world. Ticket prices range from 40,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com. Jo SumiSejong Center for the Performing Art

Jul 30, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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Domestic 1.   Assassination2.   Inside Out3.   Yokai Watch: Tanjo No HimitsudaNyan4.   Northern Limit Line5.   Pixels United States 1.   Ant-Man2.   Pixels3.   Minions4.   Trainwreck5.   SouthpawPoster for "Assassination"  

Jul 30, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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The Nightmare “The Nightmare” is a documentary film that explores the oft-neglected topic of sleep paralysis, a phenomenon wherein one temporarily experiences an inability to move, speak, or react while asleep or occasionally awake. Following his own bouts of sleep paralysis, director Rodney Ascher recruited participants who have previously suffered from the petrifying condition via various social media platforms and outlets, eventually focusing on eight individuals who narrate their own experiences as professional actors re-create the scenario. Directed by Rodney Ascher. I Kissed a Girl "I Kissed a Girl" finds the perennially endearing Jérémie (Pio Marmaï) waking up next to the beautiful and charming Adna (Adrianna Gradziel) after a raucous night out. In spite of his impending nuptials with his boyfriend of ten years, Antoine (Lannick Gautry), and being out of the closet for much longer, Jérémie cannot help but be drawn to the spontaneous and delightful Adna, making him question the truths and facts he had previously taken

Jul 30, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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Forum to discuss Korean culture in digital age

Director Sanjoy Roy / Courtesy of CICIBy Kim Jae-heunFestival director Sanjoy Roy and jazz vocalist Nah Youn-sun joined Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) President Choi Jung-wha at the a press conference for the Culture Communication Forum (CCF) at the Woonsan restaurant in Seoul on July 17.CICI has been holding the CCF since 2010, inviting culture experts from around the world to experience Korea by visiting cultural tourist sites, eating Korean food and watching cultural performances. But perhaps the most important part of the forum is the discussion on the last day, during which the experts share their ideas and opinions about promoting the Korean culture.Roy and Nah are the delegates from India and Korea, respectively, at this year’s CCF, which is themed “Cultural Combustion in the Smart Age” and will take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.“Korea was not the first tourist destination for foreigners,” Choi said. “Now, they choose Korea as a place to experience a unique culture. I think singer Psy’s megahit ‘Gangnam Style’

Jul 28, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
Forum to discuss Korean culture in digital age
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Domestic 1.   Terminator Genisys2.   Northern Limit Line3.   Jurassic World4.   The Classified File5.   Minority Opinion United States 1.   Jurassic World2.   Inside Out3.   Terminator Genisys4.   Magic Mike XXL5.   Ted 2Poster for "Terminator Genisys"   

Jul 9, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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The Piper Set in the 1950s after the Korean War, “The Piper” portrays the adventures and fantastical misfortunes of Woo-ryong (Ryu Seung-ryong), a quixotic flute-playing musician, and his sickly son, when they arrive at a village so remote and shrouded in mystery that it is not identified on any map. As the titular piper, Woo-ryong volunteers to exterminate the town’s infestation of rats in exchange for medical treatment for his son. However, after the village elder fails to meet his end of the bargain, Woo-ryong bitterly seeks revenge for the wrongs committed to his family. Directed by Kim Gwang-tae. Woman in Gold Based on the true, admirable story of the late Maria Altmann, an elderly Jewish refugee living in America, “Woman in Gold” follows the steadfast quest of Altmann (Helen Mirren), who, with the legal aid of lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), fought the government of Austria to reclaim five family-owned paintings by Gustav Klimt, which were wrongfully confiscated by the Nazis during the Second World War. Directed by Simon Cur

Jul 9, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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Arts & Theater

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 Club OctagonNonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club VolumeItaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the "10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul." For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue MoonApgujeong Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club AnswerCheongdam Club Answer, c

Jul 9, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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 Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton ConcertOlympic StadiumJuly 31-Aug. 1 The Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a concert celebrating the immeasurable work of Danny Elfman, the composer behind many of Tim Burton's most beloved films. Beginning with Burton's first feature film, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," in 1985, Elfman and Burton have become synonymous with the unparalleled wonders that a successful partnership and collaboration between storytelling and music can produce. In addition to the music, which will be conducted by John Mauceri and feature violinist Sandy Cameron, audiences will be provided with a dizzying visual experience in the form of Burton's original sketches and storyboards splashed out on the big screen, seamlessly set to the corresponding film scores. Elfman himself will make a special appearance and perform his original score for the classic "The Nightmare Before Christmas" with the orchestra. Ticket prices range from 66,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7098-5060 or visit burton-elfman.co.kr. Kammersymphonie Ber

Jul 9, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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The OctagonNonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club VolumeItaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue MoonApgujeong Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club AnswerCheongdam Club Answ

Jun 25, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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 Kim Sun-wook and Isang Enders ConcertSeoul Arts Center*Aug. 29 and 30 Korean pianist and German cellist Isang Enders will hold collaborative concerts in southern Seoul at the Seoul Arts Center August 29 and 30./ Courtesy of VinceroKorean pianist Kim Sun-wook and German cellist Isang Enders will hold collaborative concerts in southern Seoul at the Seoul Arts Center on Aug. 29 and 30. Kim has been in the global spotlight since winning the 2006 Liege Piano Competition and demonstrating his talents at various music festivals around the world, while Enders has remained an indomitable fixture on the classical music scene since the tender age of 12. He has even formed his own group, Ensemble Ceres, which is indicative of his passion for his craft. The two musicians will perform a diverse selection of pieces from one of the most integral, pioneering composers of yesteryear ― Beethoven. Ticket prices range from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.vincero.co.kr. Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton Concer

Jun 25, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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