Seong-hun Kim's Classic Guitar Recital
Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall)
Aug. 29
Korean classic guitarist Seong-hun Kim will perform works by Bach, Weiss, and more with guest classic guitarist Yu Hyung-jun. Tickets cost 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.
Hwaum Chamber Orchestra & Daejeon Chamber Music Festival 2007
Daejeon Arts & Culture Center (Art Hall)
Aug. 10
Centered on the works of Mozart and Haydn, the Hwaum Chamber Orchestra showcases their renowned ability to harmonize and deliver a truly colorful performance. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.djac.or.kr or call (042) 610-2222. Located near Government Complex Daejeon on the Daejeon subway line 1.
Peter & the Wolf
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 7 - 9
Music director Nanse Gum and the Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra provide music for Prokofiev's story of Peter and the Wolf as it plays in stop-frame motion animation on screen. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
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.
2007 Asia Philharmonic Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
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.
Park Heung-wu's Liederabend
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
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.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra & Gustav Mahler's Symphony of Thousand
Aug. 23
The seventh in the 'Kumho World Orchestra Series,' the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is joined by various 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 Center of North Jeolla Province
Aug. 25
A star-studded quartet of chamber musicians, pianist Paik Hye-sun, cellist Chung Myung-hwa, violinist Baek Ju-young and others 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.
Turkey Antalya State Symphony Orchestra
Goyang AramNuri 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 Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
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.
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.
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).
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 this exhibition. 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.
Ballerina Who Loved A B-Boy
Hongik University B-Boy Theater
Through Aug. 31
With a reenergized cast and storyline, this entertaining story of a ballerina who falls hopelessly in love with the world of hip-hop comes back on stage for one month. Tickets cost from 30,000 won (high school students and below) to 50,000 (adults and foreigners). Visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233.
Fourth Seoul International Dance Competition (Contemporary Dance Semi-Finals)
The Korean National University of Arts
Aug. 28
Witness a stage filled with global dance talents competing to become first place in the contemporary dance category. Tickets cost 10,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 4 and 5 and Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Les Solies
Daehangno Guerilla 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). Visitwww.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
Through 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.
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.
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.
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Melon-AX
Aug. 5
Having started out as a mere street ska band, it's expanded since to being a global-touring, critically-acclaimed world class band, coming to Korea for the first time. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
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).
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
Aug. 17
Korea is about to get its first taste of the king of salsa, Oscar D'Leon, on his first tour here. 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.
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 a cappella 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.
Lion King
Charlotte Theater
There is one more month until 'The Lion King' draws its curtains: It has won many fans in Korea. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 90,000 won. Visit www.lion-king.co.kr or call (02) 1588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway line 2 and 8.
Sorrows of Young Werther
Aug. 24-Sept. 16
Goethe's story of a lovesick young Werther is turned into a musical. Tickets range from 30,000 won 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
Brodin Arts Center
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" celebrates 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 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.
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.