Yun Isang Festival - Seoul Isang Yun Ensemble
Seoul Arts Center
Sept. 18
Celebrating late Yun Isang's 90th anniversary, the Yun Isang Festival takes place in Seoul. The Seoul Isang Yun Ensemble will hold their very first performance at the celebration. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.isangyun.org or call (02) 723-0364. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
German Brass in Korea
Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Sept. 30
German Brass shows the power of brass in Korea. Four trumpeters, three trombonists, 2 horn players and a tuba player will present beautiful melodies from Bach to "Mexico Lindo." Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
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.
Kim Sang-jin 'Brahms Viola Recital'
Hoam Art Hall
Sept. 19
Korea's top violist Kim Sang-jin presents the beautiful yet sad music of Brahms. A Julliard School graduate, he was the first viola winner of the Donga Competition. This is a great chance to understand the charms of the viola. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 55,000 won. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Boris Berezovsky's Russian Concerto Night
Sept. 15
Boris Berezovsky, known as the heir of Russian Pianism, will perform beautiful piano concertos with Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dmitry Yablonsky. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 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.
Kim Dong-gyu & Kim Won-jeong's 'On One Fine Day in September'
Gana Art Center
Sept. 8
Two renowned vocalists, Kim Donggyu 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.
Chung Sun-yee Cello Recital
Sept. 16
The lead cellist of the Seoul Academy Ensemble, Chung Sun-yee will play works by Vivaldi, Schnittke and Chopin. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2278-6448. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Bach Cantata Series VI
Sept. 13
Bach Collegium Corea choir specializes in Bach's music. The choir will perform Bach's cantatas including BWV 172 and BWV 21. Tickets are 30,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 581-5404. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
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.
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.
Ennio Morricone Film Concerto
Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park
Oct. 2 - 3
The great master of motion picture music, Ennio Morricone will finally come to Korea. He carefully chose the pieces for this Korean concert, including music from 'Once Upon a Time in America,' 'The Legend of 1900' and 'Cinema Paradiso.' Tickets cost from 60,000 won to 180,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Budapest Festival Orchestra in Korea
Seoul Arts Center (9th) / Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (10th)
Oct. 9 - 10
Budapest Festival Orchestra, a young orchestra from Hungary will play classics of Beethoven, Chopin and Tchaikovsky with music director Ivan Fischer and pianist Kim Sun-wook. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 200,000 won. Visit www.bfo2007.com or call (02) 751-9682. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3 (9th). Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. (10th)
Buddhist Images of Laos
Museum of Korean Buddhist Art
Through Sept. 29
Special exhibition of 'Buddhist Images of Laos' has about 50 Buddhist statues on display. There are Buddhist images not only made by professional sculptors but also by general public. Docents are available on 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Visit www.buddhistmuseum.co.kr or call (02) 766-6003. Located near exit 3 of Anguk 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, 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 near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Portrait Sketches of Joseon Dynasty
Through Oct. 28
The exhibition shows 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.
Where Were All Those Books of Joseon Dynasty Published?
Through Oct. 21
This exhibition shows 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.
Ballet with Commentary
Anyang Art Center
Sept. 14 - 15
The Korea National Ballet presents exclusive interpretations of 'Tchaikovsky pas de Deux,' 'Giselle' Act 2 and other performances. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.ayac.or.kr or call (031) 389-5200. Located near Sungkyul Christian Univ. exit of Myeonghak Station on subway line 1.
Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy
Hongik University B-Boy Theater
Through Sept. 30
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 near Hongik Univ. 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. Located near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Fever Tango
Goyang SPART Complex & Park AramNuri
Through Sept. 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.
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. 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.)
Symphonic Arts: Bari
Arko Arts Theater
Sept. 13 -16
Renowned choreographer and dancer, Ahn Eun-me presents the new performance 'Bari.' Based on the Korean tale of 'Baridegi,' who was abandoned when she was a baby, is an innovative attempt to recreate Korean traditions from a modern approach. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.arko.or.kr or call (02) 760-4500. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
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 and 12 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
B-Boy Korea
B-Boy Korea Theater
Traditional Korean musical instruments are not traditional any more in 'B-Boy Korea.' A perfect combination of dance, music and mime, this is the universal performance for anyone. Tickets range 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.i-pmc.co.kr or call (02) 721-7636. Located near exit 1 and 12 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Julia's Brunch Ballet
Universal Arts Center
Through Nov. 15
The Universal Ballet Company will perform different masterpieces for each season. Tickets range from 15,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit www.universalballet.com. Located near Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Real Live My Aunt Mary
Club Ta
Passionate musicianship, teamwork from longtime band experience and the wit of My Aunt Mary make their concerts addictive. Tickets cost from 33,000 won (in advance) to 35,000 won (at the door). Visit www.fluxusmusic.com or call (02) 545-9174. Located near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Lee Juck Concert - Songs Made from Wood
Art Center, Dongduk Women's Univ.
Sept. 14 - 16
Lee Juck will hold an encore concert to his small theater concerts in July, which were a great success. Tickets cost 50,000 won. Visit www.mooboong.com or call (02) 747-1253. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Malo Jazz Concert
600th Anniversary Building, Sung Kyun Kwan Univ.
The jazz diva Malo has released her fourth album, 'Now, To You.' At this concert, she will show what real Korean jazz is. Tickets range from 30,000 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.
Bolshoi on Ice
Mokdong Ice Rink
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.
Nine Inch Nails Performance 2007
Olympic Hall in Olympic Park
Sept. 11
Industrial rock band, NIN rocks out in Korea for the first time with their mix of electronic sound and heavy metal. Tickets cost from 77,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit www.allaccess.co.kr or call (02) 3141-3488. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park 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 of 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.
2007 Jazz Summit
KT Art Hall
Enjoy jazz music at the heart of the city for only 1,000 won. Various jazz groups and soloists will perform everyday. Tickets cost 1,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Chicago
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Sept. 18 - 30
A masterpiece that has charmed the stage and the screen, the hit musical 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 curtains. Don't miss the great harmony of various animals including great lion Simba and his girlfriend Nala. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 90,000 won. Visit www.lion-king.co.kr or call (02) 588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway line 2 and 8.
Sorrows of Young Werther
Goethe's story of a lovesick young Werther has 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
Daehangno Art Madang
'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 2 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 boyband Shinhwa, joins the cast this season. Recommended for couples going on a musical date. Visit www.naemaum.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Shear Madness
Sheer madness takes place in a beauty parlor, and the audience must participate in the play in order to find the murderer. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.shearmadness.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.