Concerts, Museums & Performances

CONCERTS

DIVA's Passion (2007 Seoul Music Festival Opening Concert)

Seongnam Arts Center (Concert Hall)

Aug. 12

Korean music divas (pianists Moon Yong-hi, Lee Gyeong-suk, violinist Baek Ju-young, Lee Kyung-sun, and soprano Kim Su-yeon) will stage a performance of duets from Vienna and Spain. Ticket prices range from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Park Heung-wu's Liederabend

Seoul Arts Center (Recitall Hall)

Aug. 9

An evening performance by Korean baritone Park Heung-wu, the program is to be filled with classic pieces by Brahms, Schubert, and Strauss. Ticket prices range from 10,000 won to 20,000 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.

Yeom Jin-seon's Clarinet Recital

Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall)

Aug. 8

Clarinetist Yeom Jin-seon will join forces with pianist Lee Yeong-jin and violinist Lee Dong-hyeong to deliver solos, duets, and trios by Bela Bartok, William Alwyn, Henri Rabaud, among others. Ticket prices range from 10,000 won to 20,000 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.

Gianni Schicchi & Cavalleria Rusticana

Seoul Arts Center

Aug. 21- 26

The National Opera Company of Korea stages two Italian operas in one night, one telling of the villagers' comical attempt to get their hands on a wealthy man's legacy, and the other of two young lovers and their forbidden love. Ticket prices range from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.nationalopera.co.kr or call (02) 586-5282. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra & Gustav Mahler's The Symphony of a Thousand

Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)

Aug. 23

The seventh in the Gumho World Orchestra Series,the Shanghai Symphony is joined by various other solo musicians and three national choir groups to deliver Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in E Flat Major. Ticket prices range from 20,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-1919. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Classic Star Ensemble

Sori Arts Cetner of Jeollabuk-do

Aug. 25

A star-studded quartet of chamber music, pianist Paik Hye-sun, cellist Chung Myung-hwa, violinist Baek Joo-young, and horn player Kim Yeong-rul will perform pieces by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and more. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sori21.co.kr or call (063) 270-7800. Located near Jeonju Train Station.

2007 Asia Philharmonic Orchestra

Aug. 4

Comprised of Asia's finest young musicians, this impressive orchestra will perform under the guidance of conductor Chung Myung-whun. Tickets range from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.cmikorea.co.kr or call (02) 547-5694. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal station on subway line 3.

Turkey Antalya State Symphony Orchestra

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex (Aram Music Hall)

Aug. 13

Made up of three different orchestras from the Mediterranean, the Turkey Antalya State Symphony Orchestra will be led by maestro Lee Joung-wuk and accompanied by the Clarion Quartet (comprised of four Korean clarinetists). Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Summer Trip with Two Pianos

Pianist Ju Young-mok and Russian pianist Dmitry Kosmachev will perform works by Paganini, Piazzolla, Bennet, Tchaikovsky, and more for a special summer concert filled with sounds of the piano. Tickets range from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Midsummer Night's Youth Concert (2007 Seoul Music Festival Concert)

Pianist Ben Kim will be joined by the new chamber music sensation ECCO & Friends from New York. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 50,000 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.

Philous Trio Recital

Kumho Art Hall

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.

I Maestri's 2nd Concert

July 31

This all-male vocal ensemble will sing classics from European baroque music to traditional Korean songs to raise funds for UNICEF. Tickets range 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.

Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert

Through Dec. 13

Pianist Kim Yong-bae, with the support of various other artists, has arranged a series of concerts to familiarize the public with classical music. Concerts are on the second Thursday of every month, at 11:00 a.m. Tickets range 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.

BIG TICKETS

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 prices range 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.

m-flo Tour 2007

Sheraton Grand Walkerhill Hotel (Kayagum Hall)

Aug. 17-18

Japan's hottest hip-hop duo, m-flo, comes to Korea to perform along with Korean superstars like Whee Sung, Clazziquai's Alex, and Japanese songstress Emi Hinouchi. Tickets cost 66,000 won (reserved) and 77,000 won (at the door). Visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 338-8313. Located near Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5 (hotel shuttles are available).

MUSEUMS

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. Also, the Coreana Cosmetics Museum offers 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 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 exhibition is 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 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.

DANCE

Les Solies

Daehangno Guerrilla Theater

Aug. 3-5

Performed by the dance group, "CoreeGraphie," this performance is about searching for identity between two cultures (Korean and French) and a compilation of the best musical dance solos. Tickets cost from 20,000 (students) to 30,000 won (general). Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Fever Tango

Goyang SPART Complex & Park AramNuri

Sept. 4-9

Korean tango master, Gong Myeong-gyu, brings this passionate Argentinean dance to Korea. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

St. Petersburg Ice Ballet The Nutcracker and Swan Lake

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

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 range 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.

B-Boy Korea

Tokebi Storm Theater

Through July 31

A perfect concoction of Korean traditional instruments (gugak) with heart-pumping break dance moves, 밄boy Korea?will soon 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'

Universal Arts Center

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 range from 15,000 to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.

Pop & Jazz

2007 Asia Latin Culture Festival & 5th Korea Salsa Congress

Olympic Park (Fencing Stadium)

"Anything and everything Latin," from its rhythmic music to its feverish dances is here to stay for this three-day festival in Korea. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 230,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3444-4643. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

WXY Summer Party

Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel (Outdoor Swimming Pool)

Aug. 18

Crying Nut, No Brain, and Japan's Jackson Vibe come together for a punk rock summer party filled with other celebrity guest stars. Tickets cost 77,000 won. Visit www.networklive.co.kr or call (02) 3453-4618. Located near Gangbyeon Station on subway line 2 (hotel shuttle buses are available).

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2007

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.

Chuck Mangione Live In Korea

Aug. 21

The genius jazz artist behind unforgettable songs such as "Feels So Good," Chuck Mangione, is on his fourth visit to Korea to perform. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Oscar D'Leon Concert

Melon-AX

Aug. 17

Korea is about to get its first taste of the king of salsa, Oscar D'Leon, on his first tour here, bringing with him a repertoire of Latin music that spans 30 years. Tickets cost 70,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.

Jazz Festival in Incheon

Incheon Multiculture & Arts Center

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, break dancers, beat boxers, 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.

World Vocal Music Festival 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.

The Sorrows of Young Werther?

Aug. 24-Sept. 16

Goethe's story of a lovesick young Werther comes to life on the Korean stage as a musical. Tickets range from 30,000 wont to 70,000 won. Visit www.gatgagi.com or call (02) 742-9881. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Rappers' Paradise

Season 2

Aug. 9 -Sept. 9

A musical that is carried out solely on the rhythm and rhyme of rap, the characters themselves will portray famous rappers, such as Diddy. Tickets cost 44,000 won, Visit www.rapper-p.com. Located near exit 4 of Gangnam-gu Office Station on subway line 7.

Maria Maria

Chungmu Art Hall

Aug. 23-26

Delve into the life of Mary Magdalene, a prostitute whose path crossed with Jesus and found new life with and by Him. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.anticket.co.kr or call 1644-4484. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Grease

Hoam Art Hall

Through 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 range 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

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 film "Sister Act," and the Broadway musical "Cats," comes this powerful musical filled with gospel and soul music. 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. 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.