Concert, Chocolar
Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 25
Ola Viola Sound is a chamber music group of violists led by Oh Soon-hwa. Listen to music composed by Schumann, Marais and more. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra
Nov. 27
The Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra will play all of Bruckner's symphonies. They will play ``Symphony No.9'' by Bruckner in the first concert. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Color of Ravel
Hoam Art Hall
Dec. 1
Pianists Park Chong and Chiharu Aizawa with violinists Park Chisang and Park Mi-seon will play chamber music by Maurice Joseph Ravel, including ``Bolero,'' ``Tzigane'' and ``Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte.'' Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.stompmusic.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Living Classics: Love, You
Dec. 7
Clarinettist Kye Hee-jeong, violinst Yang Ko-woon, cellist You Dae-yeon, violist Kim Sang-jin and pianist Park Chong warm up the winter night with timeless classics. Actor Kim Tae-woo will be the guest speaker. Tickets are 30,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Opera Aida
Through Nov. 27
More than 300 costumes and outstanding singers, including Irene Cerboncini, embroider the stage of the glamorous opera ``Aida.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 320,000 won. Visit www.besetoopera.or.kr or call (02) 3476-6224. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Shin Young-ok Concert of Love
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Soprano Shin Young-ok will give a concert with World Vision Korean Children's Choir and the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung will also perform with Shin. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Les Petits Chanteurs a La Croix de Bois
Dec. 8
Known as the heavenly harmony, Les Petits Chanteurs a La Croix de Bois will hold their 16th Korean concert. Top 24-member choir will sing chants, poems, Christmas carols and much more. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Paik Kun-woo Beethoven Piano Sonata
Dec. 8-14
Pianist Paik Kun-woo plays all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas over seven days. This huge project is drawing the attention of classical musical lovers. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call (02) 751-9606. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Son Yeol-eum Beethoven Piano Sonata
Dec. 9-10
Son Yeol-eum, a 21-year-old pianist who has already played Chopin's entire waltz series, will now play seven Beethoven piano sonatas. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Jacques Loussier Trio Live in Korea
Dec. 16
Jacques Loussier Trio rearranges the music of Bach into jazz music. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.yuyuclassic.com or call 1588-7890. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Hong Hei-Kyung Christmas Concert
Dec. 19
The jewel of the Metropolitan Opera of New York, Hong Hei-Kyung will sing chants and Christmas carols. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 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.
Brahms Special Orchestra Series 4
Dec. 20
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will play flute sonatas, clarinet quintets and piano quintets at the fourth Brahms Special Orchestra Series concert. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert
Through Dec. 13
Pianist Kim Yong-bae, together 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.
Linkin Park
Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park
Nov. 30
Linkin Park will hold their second concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 88,000 won to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Sumi Jo & Winners
Dec. 16- Jan. 3
World-renowned soprano Sumi Jo will tour the nation with Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Francesco Maria Colombo. Tickets range from 70,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Yoshinogari - Ancient Korean Culture in Japan
National Museum of Korea
Through Dec. 2
This is the first exhibition on relics found from Japan's largest ancient village site, Yoshinogari. On display are more than 600 objects featuring the overseas trade and cultural exchange between Korea and Japan from around 2,000 years ago. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Blue Dragon, Guardian Deity of East
Through Jan. 6
Cheongnyong (blue dragon) is the guardian deity of the underworld. The detail and brilliant colors of cheongnyong express energy and liveliness, and displays the sophisticated artistry of Goguryeo painters. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Jingdezhen Qingbai Porcelain: Beauty of Pure White Blooming in Blue
Through April 13
The Asian Art Gallery showcases 75 items, including a Qingbai porcelain pillow recovered from the Sinan seabed. Qingbai porcelain, also known as shady blue porcelain, was one of the most favored types of pottery in China. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
Late Joseon Tea Culture
The Amore Museum
Through Feb. 28
The Amore Museum presents an exhibition about tea culture of late Joseon Kingdom. This exhibition displays documents about tea culture and tea utensils from that period. Admission is free. Visit museum.amorepacific.co.kr or call (031) 280-5595. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
Ballet with Explanation
Yongin Women Hall
Through Nov. 24
Korea National Ballet presents a gala performance with explanations of the dances. The repertoire includes ``La Sylphide,'' ``Giselle'' and more. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 25,000 won. Visit www.kballet.org or call 1588-7890. Located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.
Zoo
LIG Arts Hall
Through Dec. 1
Four energetic choreographers of the Young Artist Club will present individual and group dance performances as their annual collaboration project. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 25,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544- 1555. Located near exit 8 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2.
The Little Angels
Universal Arts Center
Dec. 9
Korean children performance troupe, ``The Little Angels,'' will present traditional dances and songs. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit littleangels.or.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 20 - 29
The famous Christmas ballet ``The Nutcracker'' is staged by Korea National Ballet, directed by Park In-ja. Tickets cost from 20,000 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.
Swan Lake
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex
Dec. 21 - 23
Kiev National Shevchenko Theater Ballet and Opera performs Tchaikovski's ballet ``Swan Lake.'' Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy
Hongik University B-Boy Theater
Open Run
With a reenergized cast and storyline, this entertaining story of a ballerina who falls hopelessly in love with the world of hip-hop is now on stage near Hongik Univ. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323- 5233. Located near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2.
B-Boy Korea
B-Boy Korea Theater
A perfect combination of dance, music and mime, this universal performance is for everyone. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.i-pmc.co.kr or call (02) 721-7636. Located near exits 1 and 12 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Waterdrop of Gods Concert
WooBar, W Seoul Walkerhill
Nov. 23
Taste the ``Waterdrop of Gods'' with Korean band ``Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter'' and author of ``Waterdrop of Gods,'' Tadashi Agi. Tickets are 100,000 won (including wine and snack). Visit ticket.interpark.com or 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Gangbyeon Station on subway line 2 (shuttle available).
Yangpa Concert: Show, Show, Show
Auditorium, Ewha Womans University
Nov. 24 - 25
Korean singer Yangpa holds her second concert in ten years. Successfully returning to K-pop after a six-year break, Yangpa will sing her popular songs and more. Tickets range from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.auction.co.kr or call 1566-1369. Located near exits 2 and 3 of Ewha Womans Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Tom McRae Live in Seoul
Sowol Art Hall
Known for ``You Cut Her Hair'' and ``The Boy with the Bubblegun,'' neo folk superstar Tom McRae comes to Korea for the first time. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit www.smkr.co.kr or call (02) 6083-3765. Located near exit 9 of Wangsimni Station on subway lines 2 and 5.
SeeYa 1st Concert: Goddess
Melon-AX
Through Nov. 25
The three girls of SeeYa will show their powerful voices and glamorous performances in their first concert. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-4150. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Super Kidd Concert
The star from Showvival, a Korean version of ``American Idol'' that aired on MBC, Super Kidd holds their concert to show ``Who is Super Kidd?'' Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Lee Juck 2007 Grand Concert
Dec. 1 - 2
Drawing more than ten thousand people to his small theater concerts, Lee Juck wraps up the year with this grand concert. With guests, he will sing his solo songs along with Panic and Carnival's songs. Tickets range from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 2 and 3 of Ewha Womans Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Real Group Christmas Concert
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
Dec. 4
One of the best a capella groups in the world, the Real Group gives a Christmas concert in Korea. The most beautiful musical instrument, the human voice, will warm up the winter night. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Na Yoon-kwon Concert: Snow Story
Mary Hall, Sogang University
Dec. 7- 9
At this concert, popular Korean ballad singer Na Yoon-kwon will sing ballads, old pop, jazz and modern rock music. Tickets are 55,000 won. Visit www.wnfun.com or call (02) 2179-6019. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
2007 Jazz Summit
KT Art Hall
Through Dec. 31
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.
Maria Maria
Delve into the life of Mary Magdalene, a prostitute whose path crossed with Jesus and who found a new life with and by him. Tickets range from 50,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.themaria.co.kr or call 1544-5955. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Finding Kim Jong-wook
Daehangno Art Madang
The Finding-First-Love Company's Kim Jong-wook is back on the stage. A woman looking for her first love hires a man to find him for her. Watch to see how the story between them unravels. Tickets are 40,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Beautiful Game
LG Arts Center
Through Jan. 13
Another Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, ``The Beautiful Game'' is staged in Korea. This show is about a group of teenagers growing up amid religious intolerance in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1969. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.beautifulgame.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Hairspray
Chungmu Art Hall
Through Feb. 17
A big hit from Broadway, the musical Hairspray is now on the Korean stage. Music from the 1960s heats up the stage with unique characters such as Tracy, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.
Spelling Bee
Through March 9
The Spelling Bee contest has been turned into a heart-warming musical that won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical in 2005. Four audience members will participate in each show and musical actors take part in the show as a surprise guest. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 45,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555 Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.
Great Catsby Season 2
``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 are 40,000 won. Visit www.greatcatsby.com or call (02) 338-6685. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.