The 5 Browns
Seongnam Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Sept. 7
The 5 Browns are having their first performance in Korea. The five brothers and sisters, who studied piano at the Julliard School, will reinterpret classic pieces of Gershwin, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff in their style to play as duet or as quintet. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Park Chong-hoon Piano Recital
Chungmu Art Hall
Sept. 1
A pianist who not only plays the classics but also new age, Park Chong-hoon will give a piano recital. Park, who also produces albums and along with being a composer, will play some Chopin ballads, waltzes, and other pieces in this performance. Chopin's Ballade No. 1, which was played in the movie `The Pianist,' will be among those featured. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6600. Located near exit 1 of Sindang Station on subway line 2.
Kim Dong-gyu & Kim Won-jeong's On One Fine Day in September
Gana Art Center
Sept. 8
Two renowned vocalists, Kim Dong-gyu and Kim Won-jeong will sing arias from operas, songs from musicals, and other famous songs from around the world at an outdoor concert. Ticket holders can enjoy free admission to the gallery. Tickets cost 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 720-1020. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3.
Isao Sasaki's Missing You Concert
Sept. 2
Perhaps one of the most loved New Age pianists in Korea, Isao Sasaki makes yet another much anticipated concert in Korea, with old music that includes 'Sky Walker.' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Opera Gala Concert
Seongnam Arts Center (Opera House)
The fifth concert of its kind, this gala concert invites leading Korean singers to perform with the European Opera and sing worldwide timeless classics such as 'The Barber of Seville,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'La Traviata,' 'O Sole Mio,' and many more. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.mcm-korea.org or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Wizard of Oz Concert
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Aug. 25
The Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra will be led by maestro Park Sanghyeon in playing the soundtrack of 'Wizard of Oz.' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Lord of Rings Concert
Seoul Arts Center
Sept. 5
Led by maestro Johan de Meij, the Korea Wind Ensemble and Korean cellist Song Young-hoon will play music from the motion picture 'The Lord of the Rings.' Tickets cost from 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 Seong-hun's Classic Guitar Recital
Seoul Arts Center (Recital Hall)
Aug. 29
Korean classic guitarist Kim Seonghun 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.
Gianni Schicchi & Cavalleria Rusticana
Through Aug. 26
The National Opera Company of Korea will be staging two Italian operas, one telling of the villagers?comical attempt to get their hands on a wealthy man's legacy, and the other, the forbidden love story of two young lovers. 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.
Classic Star Ensemble
Sori Arts Center, North Jeolla Province
A star-studded quartet of chamber musicians, pianist Paik Hye-sun, cellist Chung Myung-hwa, violinist Baek Juyoung and others will perform 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.
Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert
Through Dec. 13
Pianist Kim Yong-bae, with 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. 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.
Soprano Shin Young-ok's Concert
Aug. 24
Highly lauded by music critics of the New York Times, Newsweek and more, Korean soprano diva Shin Young-ok will hold her very own concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Marriage of Figaro
Sept. 19-20
The Vienna State Opera, one of the world's most reputed opera companies with a 138-year-old history, will perform Mozart's beloved opera piece led by Seiji Ozawa. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 450,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Sutra Painting: In Search of Buddhahood
National Museum of Korea
Through Sept. 16
The museum is holding a special exhibition, titled 'Sutra Painting: In Search of Buddhahood' at the Special Exhibition Gallery until Sept. 16. Sutra paintings are referred to as the Buddhist scriptures, as depicted in its various handwritings and paintings. The museum's exhibition is the first of its kind in Korea, featuring over a hundred sutra paintings, which are considered to be national treasures. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Portrait Sketches of Joseon Dynasty
Through Oct. 28
The museum is holding an exhibition titled 'Portrait Sketches of the Joseon Dynasty' to show the painting skills and techniques through both portraits and sketches of that period at the painting room of Gallery I of the Permanent Exhibition Hall. The exhibit features 35 artworks, including the Portrait Sketch of Choe Deok-ji (Treasure Number 594). Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
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.
Where Were All Those Books of Joseon Dynasty Published?
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 layered with different symbolical meanings. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Free Youth Dance: Depth Wish & Beckett's Room
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2
Based on the literary works of such writers as Patrick Suskind, two stories were selected out of five to be performed on stage. Tickets cost 10,000 won to 25,000 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.
Ballerina Who Loved 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 Int'l Dance Competition
Korean National University of Arts
Aug. 28
Witness a stage filled with global dance talents competing for first place in the contemporary dance category. Tickets cost 10,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Scent of Spring
National Theater of Korea
Sept. 8 - 12
'The Scent of Spring' by the National Dance Company of Korea opens the International Festival of National Theaters. Based on the Korean traditional tale 'Chunhyang,' it presents the beauty of Korean dance with its soft and moderate movements and its full energy. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2280-4114. Located near exit 2 and 6 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3. (Shuttle available.)
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.
2007 Ballet Musical Shim Chung
Universal Arts Center
One of Korea's most popular tales 'Shim Chung' will be narrated through a ballet 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 Achasan Station on subway line 5.
2007 Art Frontier, 4th Series
Chongdong Theater
Sept. 15 -16
Two popular male dancers show their talent at the Art Frontier. Lee Jeong-yoon is a winner of Donga Dance Competition and a member of the National Dance Company. Choi Mun-seok is the winner of Critic's Choice 2007 and has been invited to the Greece Dance Festival. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.chongdong.com or call (02) 751-1500. Located near exit 1 of City Hall 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.
Roy Hargrove Quintet
LG Arts Center
Sept. 3
A trumpet and flugelhorn player, Roy Hargrove performs with his quintet in his second visit in Korea. He will be performing groovy jazz from his quintet album 'Nothing Serious' published in 2006. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.lgarts.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Heo Dae-uk Trio's Jazz Concert
DS Hall
Jazz pianist Heo Dae-uk and his trio members will present their acclaimed second album, 'Le Moment Disperse,' to Korea. Kim Yun-tae plays drum, and Lee Pil-won plays bass. Tickets cost 33,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Malo Jazz Concert
600th Anniversary Building, Sung Kyun Kwan University
The jazz diva Malo has released her fourth album, 'Now, To You.' At this concert, she will show what is the real Korean jazz. Tickets range from 33,000 won to 44,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
2007 Jazzchor Freiburg
Olympic Park (Olympic Hall)
Sept. 4
A versatile jazz ensemble playing everything from traditional jazz to tap dancing, the Jazzchor Freiberg is on its second visit to Korea under director Bertrand Groeger's guidance. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit www.interkultur.co.kr or call (02) 2068-8000. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Justin King & Apologies
Aug. 31
Having taken the U.S. and the world by storm with his astounding sounds on his acoustic guitar, Justin King and his band finally come to Korea for a much awaited performance. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230-6600. Located near exit 1 of Sindang Station on subway line 2.
Bolshoi on Ice
Mokdong Ice Rink
Through Sept. 9
With a cast of European ice skating champions, the Bolshoi Ice Show boasts a program filled with performances from 'The Nutcracker' and 'Notre Dame de Paris.' Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ice-show.com or call (02) 123-4567. Located near exit 3 of Omokkyo Station on subway line 5.
4th Jarasum International Jazz Festival
Jarasum area
Sept. 12-16
This Jazz Festival consists of a whole range of jazz performances. This is a good chance to enjoy jazz music from around 200 artists. It also offers a special jazz train from Seoul to Gapyeong. Tickets cost 10,000 won (student, one-day) to 50,000 won (adult, three-days). Visit www.jarasumjazz.com or call (031) 581-2813. Located in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province.
Chicago
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 18 -30
A masterpiece that has charmed the stage and the screen, the musical 'Chicago' finally comes to Korea with stars like Ock Ju-hyun starring as Roxie Hart. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.musicalchicago.co.kr or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Lion King
Charlotte Theater
There are only two months left until 'The Lion King' draws its curtain: 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.
Great Catsby Season 2
Sadari Art Center
Through Sept. 30
'The Great Catsby' is not 'The Great Gatsby.' This is a Korean original musical based on the web cartoon of the same name. It is a love story of the twenties with original numbers written by Atmosphere. Tickets cost 40,000 won. Visit www.greatcatsby.com or call (02) 338-6685. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Rappers' Paradise Season 2
Brodin Arts Center
A musical carried 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.rapperp.com. Located near exit 4 of Gangnam-gu Office Station on subway line 7.
Music in My Heart Season 3
PMC Jayu Theater
Through Oct. 7
A sweet romantic comedy, 'Music in My Heart' is a long-running musical. Andy, member of famous Korean boy band Shinhwa, joins 'Music in My Heart' this season. Recommended for couples going on a musical date. Visit www.nae-maum.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Maria Maria
Delve into the life of Mary Magdalene, a prostitute whose path crossed with Jesus. 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.