Korea Festival Ensemble "Four Days' Summer Festival"
National Museum of Contemporary Art
July 19-22
During the four-day classical music festival, the program sets aside one day for each musical era (baroque, classic, romantic, and contemporary) and works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, and many more. Tickets cost from 8,000 won (student) to 15,000 won. Visit www.korfestival.or.kr or call (02) 501-8477. Located near exit 4 of Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4.
Son Ae-yeong's Homecoming Violin Recital
Kumho Art Hall
July 19
Korean violinist Son Ae-yeong celebrates her homecoming to Korea with a violin recital filled with Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Frank, and Wieniawski. Tickets cost 10,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-1919. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Cantemus Children's Choir
Goyang SPART Complex & Park
July 21
The heavenly voices of Hungary's children's choir take part in the fourth Heavenly Harmony Series in Goyang. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 15,000 won. Visit www.artgy.co.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near Aramnuri exit of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Orchestra Meets Theater: Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet"
Seongnam Arts Center (Concert Hall)
July 22
Russian composer Prokofiev's "Romeo and Juliet"comes to life with the help of the Seoul Classical Players and the narration of Korean actor Bae Sang-don. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Philous Trio Recital
July 28
Three young Korean prodigies (pianist, violinist, and cellist) will astound audiences with their own renditions of works by Weber, Piazzolla, Mendelssohn, and more. Tickets cost 8,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-1919. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Michael Schneider's Recorder Recital
July 20
German flutist Michael Schneider comes for his second visit to Korea which will also be his first as a recorder player. Tickets cost from 30,000 won (students) to 40,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-1919. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
The Seoul Pops Orchestra 19th Anniversary Concert
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
July 25
With a program that ranges from Tchaikovsky to "My Way," the Seoul Pops Orchestra celebrates with their signature ability to move easily from classical to modern music. Tickets cost from 15,000 won (teenager) to 70,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Hanbit Performing Arts Company's Regular Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
July 24
A performing arts company comprised of blind musicians, the Hanbit Performing Arts Company, will hold a concert to raise funds for the construction of a medical center for the blind. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Regular Concert
Seoul Arts Center
July 13
Russian conductor Andrey Boreyko and pianist Alexei Lubimov join the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra for a program filled with religious music by composers Arvo Part and Bruckner. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit www.seoulphil.co.kror call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Seoul Youth Philharmonic Orchestra's 50th Chamber Music Concert
July 23
A concert filled with music by chamber instruments such as the flute, bassoon, clarinet, horn, trombone, and the double bass. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Ham Ji-min's Violin Recital
Korean violinist Ham Ji-min has prepared a night filled with violin masterpieces by Schumann, Saint-Saens, and Prokofiev. Tickets cost 10,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Ensemble
July 15
The brass instrument players of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra have been lauded as the best in the world and will perform for the first time in Korea. Tickets cost from 30,000 won 70,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
I Maestri's 2nd Concert
July 31
The all-male vocal ensemble II Maestri will sing classics from European baroque music to traditional Korean songs in order to raise funds for UNICEF. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Money Today 2007 Summer Concert
July 14
Performing Georges Bizet's masterpiece, "Carmen," this year's summer concert features an impressive cast of renowned Korean opera singers and the Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert
Through Dec. 13
Pianist Kim Yong-bae has arranged a series of concerts with various artists to familiarize the public with classical music. Concerts are on the second Thursday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 27,000 won (includes a lunch special). Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Black Eyed Peas Live in Seoul
Olympic Park (Gymnastics Stadium)
Aug. 15
In their first concert ever in Korea, this energetic and funky hip-hop band will deliver hits such as "Where Is The Love?", "Let's Get It Started," "Shut Up," "My Humps" and much more. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 121,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Nana Mouskouri's Farewell World Tour
Olympic Park (Olympic Hall)
The heavenly voice behind songs such as "Try To Remember" and "Over and Over" bids farewell to the world in the best way she knows how, through singing. Tickets cost 70,000 won to 300,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Mirror: Another Me Reflected by Light
Amore Pacific Museum
Through Aug. 25
The exhibition shows earlier patterns and materials of mirrors. The museum is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Call (031) 285-7215. The Coreana Cosmetics Museum is offering a special exhibition that displays some 40 pieces of artifacts related to women of the era. Call (02) 547-9177 or visit www.spacec.co.kr. Located near Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
Heobeok and Jeju's Pottery
National Folk Museum of Korea
Through Aug. 15
To trace the lives of Jeju natives, the National Folk Museum of Korea and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province are jointly holding an exhibition titled "Heobeok and Jeju's Pottery." The exhibition, which will run until Aug.15, is designed to raise awareness of the resort island, which retains abundant natural beauty and folk culture. For more information, call (02) 3704-3155. Located at Gyeongbokgung Palace Station Exit 5 on subway line 3.
"Where Were All Those Books of the Joseon Dynasty Books Published?"
National Museum of Korea
Through Oct. 21
The National Museum of Korea is holding a small exhibition to show the sheer volume of documents and publications that were published during the Joseon Kingdom. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Yoo Chang-jong Collection in Donation Gallery
Through Oct. 14
The museum displays popular bird patterns used as decorative motifs evolved over time, from imaginary birds like the phoenix and jujak (red phoenix) to cranes and magpies, each invested with different symbolical meanings. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Facing the World Stage 2007
Daehangno Dongduk Women's University (Performing Arts Center)
A performance by dancers who have come back from a successful career abroad, "Facing the World Stage," gives everyone a chance to see art in its purest form. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
St. Petersburg Ice Ballet "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake"
July 31-Aug. 5
The St. Petersburg Ice Ballet Company comes to Korea to cool down the summer with performances on ice of famous ballets "The Nutcracker" (July 31- Aug. 2) and "Swan Lake" (Aug. 3 -5). Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Fantasy Gate: Second Story
Universal Arts Center
A fantastic dance composition of contemporary, jazz, Korean and ballet dancing, this work is a homage to the everyday surroundings and seasons that are always taken for granted. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.uac.co.kr or call (02) 2204-1030. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on subway line 5.
B-Boy Korea
Tokebi Storm Theater
Through July 31
A perfect concoction of Korean traditional instruments (gugak) with heart-pumping breakdance moves, B-boy Korea has only one more month before its end. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ipmc.co.kr or call (02) 739-8287. Located near exit 5 of Seodaemun Station on subway line 5.
2007 Ballet Musical "Shim Chung"
Aug. 16-26
One of Korea's most popular tales "Shim Chung" will be narrated through a ballet brought to life by the Universal Ballet Company. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.uac.co.kr or call (02) 2204-1030. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on subway line 5.
Ballerina Who Loved B-boy
SJ B-boys Theater
Open run
B-boys pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in this local nonverbal stage performance. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets cost 50,000 won. Visit sjbboys.com or call (02) 366-5377. Located near Hongik University's Main Gate, Hongik University Station on subway line 2.
Julia's Brunch Ballet
Through Nov. 15
The Universal Ballet Company will perform different masterpieces for each season. Tickets cost from 15,000 to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Jazz Festival in Incheon
Incheon Multiculture & Arts Center
Aug. 17 - 18
Acclaimed and gifted jazz musicians from Korea and around the world will congregate in Incheon for this two-day festival. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit art.incheon.go.kr or call (032) 427-8401~5. Located near exit 6 of Arts Center Station on the Incheon subway line 1.
B-Boy Show
Daehangno Ziller Hall
Anything and everything about hip hop and breakdancing is here to stay for one month, including the best of DJs, rappers, breakdancers, beatboxers, and much more. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. No performance on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit www.zillerzone.com or call (02) 741-9700. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2007-07-02
Songdo Daewoo Motors Field
July 27- 29
Three days packed with pure rock music await Korean fans with the Festival's line-up including Muse, Chemical Brothers, L'Arc-en-Ciel, and many more. Ticket costs are 88,000 won (for one day), 132,000 won (for two days), and 165,000 won (for three days). Visit www.pentaportrock.com or call (02) 783-0114. Located near exits 3 and 4 of Dongmak Station on the Incheon subway line 1.
World Vocal Music Festival "Amazing Voice 2007"
Aug. 10- 11
The first of its kind ever to be held, this world vocal festival will present the world's best acappella groups such as "Rajaton," "Real Group," "Idea of North," "M-Pact" and many more on one stage. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Lee Byeong-wu's 2007 Concert
Guitar playing, composing, producing, mixing, recording, sound designing renaissance man, Lee Byeong-wu, will be holding a concert where he will perform music on all guitars (classic, acoustic, electric) and of all genres. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Yun Hee-jung & Friends Concert
Munhwa Ilbo Hall
July 25-26
Korean jazz singer Yun Hee-jung asks her friends Shin Hae-cheol and Hong Ui-suk to join her onstage for a concert filled with nostalgic Korean and foreign jazz numbers. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit hall.munhwa.com or call (02) 3701-5757. Located near exit 5 of Seodaemun Station on subway line 5.
Lee Seung-hwan National Tour
Seongnam Arts Center
July 17
Rocker Lee Seung-hwan comes to Seongnam for a much-awaited live performance spectacle. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Grease
Hoam Art Hall
July 20 - Sept. 9
The suave moves and unforgettable music of the musical "Grease" becomes a reality yet again to celebrate its fifth anniversary on the Korean stage. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit grease.odmusical.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 4 of Acha Station on line 5.
Menopause
Baekam Hall
July 19-Oct. 14
A comedy musical that portrays and gives a voice to the worries and experiences of women who go through menopause. Tickets cost 60,000 won. Visit www.menopausekorea.com or call (02) 744-4337. Located near exit 8 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Sister Soul
Sogang University (Mary Hall)
Through July 29
From the musical director of the motion picture "Sister Act" and the Broadway musical "Cats" comes this powerful musical filled with gospel and soul music such as the familiar "Oh Happy Day," and "I Will Follow Him." Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Dancing Shadows
Through Aug. 10
A dance musical about the futility of war, its devastation, the love and hope that can still exist and the humanity that must surpass even the bleakest of times. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.dancingshadows.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Matthew Bourne's "Swan Lake"
LG Arts Center
Through July 22
The famous male dancers presenting "Swan Lake" come to Korea for the third time. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. Visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.