Tchaikovsky Competition Stars
Seoul Arts Center
Feb. 3
The winners of the Tchaikovsky Competition come to Korea with the Russian Symphony Orchestra. Sergei Antonov plays the cello, Miroslav Kultyshev plays the piano and Shin Hyun-su plays the violin. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 497-1973. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Beauty and the Virtuoso
Uijeongbu Arts Center
Feb. 14
Pianist Chong Park holds Valentine's Day Concert with other artists. The repertoire includes ``Fly Me to the Moon'' and ``La Vie en Rose.'' Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.uac.or.kr or call (031) 828-5841. Located near exit 2 of Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1.
Shin Young-ok and Kim Sun-wook Concert
Feb. 16
Soprano Shin Young-ok and pianist Kim Sun-wook give a joint concert. They will sing and play Elgar's ``Pomp and Circumstances,'' Rachmaninov's ``Piano Concerto'' and other opera arias. Tickets cost 40,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Korean World Star Series: Chung Myung-whun
Feb. 17
Seoul Arts Center celebrates its 20th anniversary with the Korean World Star Series concert. Maestro Chung Myung-whun will conduct the first concert. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Kim Dong-gyu Concert
Feb. 1
Join Korea's favorite baritone Kim Dong-gyu at his concert, ``For the Beautiful You.'' He will perform with the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Park Sang-hyun. Kim will sing his personal favorite arias, classics and also pop songs. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Katia and Marielle Labeque in Seoul
Feb. 20
The French Labeque sisters will play the piano including Mozart's ``Sonata for Two Pianos.' Tickets cost 20,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Andras Schiff's First Piano Recital in Korea
Feb. 24
Praised by the New York Times as being ``the best pianist to play Bach in the whole classical world,'' Andras Schiff will visit Korea for the first time. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Gewandhaus Orchester zu Leipzig and Thomanerchor
Feb. 27
World-renowned Gewandhaus Orchester zu Leipzig, conducted by Georg Christoph Biller, will play Bach's ``BWV 232'' and more. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Lim Dong-hyek Piano Recital
Seongnam Arts Center
Feb. 28
Pianist Lim Dong-hyek plays Bach's ``Chaconne'' and ``Goldenberg.'' Lim was known for his Chopin recitals, but he is trying something new at this concert. Tickets range from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-4430. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang subway line.
La Traviata
March 2
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of opera in Korea, ``La Traviatia'' is staged as a concert opera at the Seoul Arts Center. Tickets range from 30,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Glinka Choir College Boys' Choir
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
March 9
A boys' choir from Russia comes to Korea. The Glinka Choir College Boys' Choir will sing Rachmaninov's ``We are singing to you'' and Russian folk songs such as ``The dashing troika is rushing.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Kim Yong-bae's 11 O'clock Concert
Through April 10
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.
Bobby McFerrin & Friends
Jan. 25 & 27
Bobby McFerrin gives a concert in Seoul with Song Young-hoon and Camerata Antiqua Seoul. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Bjork Live in Seoul
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
Goddess from Iceland, Bjork comes to Korea for the first time. This concert is a part of ``The Volta Tour'' celebrating her sixth album. Tickets cost from 67,000 won to 89,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Maroon 5 Live in Korea
Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park
March 7
American rock group Maroon 5 will sing their hit songs ``Harder to Breathe,'' ``This Love'' and ``She Will Be Loved.'' Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Celine Dion
March 18-19
One of the world's top artists, Celine Dion will give a concert in Korea. During the ``Taking Chances World Tour 2008,'' Dion will sing ``My Heart Will Go on'' and ``The Power of Love'' along with songs from her new album. Tickets cost from 75,000 won to 300,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Image of Joseon Palaces
National Museum of Korea
Through Feb. 10
Pictures of the Joseon Kingdom palaces and others taken during Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945) are on display at the National Museum of Korea. The pictures are printed on gelatin dry plates. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2.
White Tiger, Guardian Deity of West
Through April 6
The exhibition shows various images of the baekho (white tiger) collected from Ssangyeongchong (Tomb of Double Columns), Suryeopchong (Tomb of Hunting Scene), and the Great Gangseo Tomb. 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.
Year of the Rat
National Folk Museum of Korea
Through Feb. 25
To celebrate the Year of the Rat, the museum offers a special exhibition to help understand the Eastern lunar calendar and date system. Located at Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3, exit 5.
Late Joseon Tea Culture
The Amore Museum
Through Feb. 28
The Amore Museum presents an exhibition on the tea culture of the late Joseon Kingdom. This exhibition displays documents about the 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.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Yongsan National Memorial Museum
Through June 4
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Birth of Christianity exhibits five genuine, three copied Dead Sea Scrolls and some 800 other relics. Located at Samgakji Station, exits 1 and 11.
Song of Mermaid
Arko Arts Theater
Feb. 29-March 1
Kim Sun-hee Ballet performs their own version of the classic The Little Mermaid. They have prepared a sealike stage with colorful costumes and diverse characters that will give the all time favorite classic story a bit of a twist. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3216-1185. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Sound Express
March 7-8
One of the best contemporary dance companies in Korea, LDP Company presents their eighth performance named ``Sound Express'' choreographed by Yoo Mi-na. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Giselle
Universal Arts Center
March 20-23
Universal Ballet Company presents the tragic love story of the innocent maiden Giselle. The company premiered ``Giselle'' in 1985 and it became one of the company's representative repertoires. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2204-1041. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
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. 6
Break Out
Break Out Theater
Extreme dance comedy that drew attention at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, Break Out now shows B-boy performances along with comedy. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.breakout.co.kr or call (02) 722-3995. Located near exit 15 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3 and 5.
FT Island Concert: First Island
Jan. 26-27
Pop hit FT Island will hold their first concert. The five-member group will play their hit songs and also other pop music for their fans. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 741-9700. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
2nd Moon Concert: Alice in Neverland
Baekam Art Hall
Feb. 2
Ethnic fusion band 2nd Moon returns with their monologue project ``Alice in Neverland.'' Tickets cost 35,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 559-1333. Located near exit 8 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.
Woongsan Valentine's Day Concert
Feb. 13-14
Jazz artist Woongsan will celebrate Valentine's Day by holding a special concert for lovers. The concert also includes tickets that provide wine, dinner and other gifts for couples celebrating the special day. Tickets range from 35,000 won to 65,000 won. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang subway line.
Kwak Yoon-chan Jazz Concert
Feb. 13
Jazz musician Kwak Yoon-chan will present jazz music for Valentine's Day from his third album ``Noomas.'' Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Eru Concert
Auditorium, Yonsei University
Feb. 16-17
Balladeer Eru will sing his hit songs and show special performances. Those who wish to propose to a loved one will be able to during the show. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 517-0394. Located near exits 2 and 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Harry Connick Jr. & His Big Band
March 13
Famous for the soundtrack of the movie ``When Harry Met Sally,'' Harry Connick Jr. will play romantic jazz music. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Jun Je-duk White Day Concert
March 13-15
Korea's first Jazz harmonica player, Jun Je-duk often is compared with Stevie Wonder. Jun will perform in February with his unique sounds and musical techniques. The concert also includes tickets that provide wine, dinner and other gifts for couples that wish to celebrate the special day. Tickets cost from 35,000 won from 65,000. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang subway line.
2008 Jazz and City
KT Art Hall
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.
Le Passe-muraille
Dongsoong Art Center
Through Feb. 3
A French musical tells the tale of a man who could walk through the walls of Montmartre and the people around him. Based on Marcel Ayme's novel and music by Michel Legrand. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 65,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Hairspray
Chungmu Art Hall
Through Feb. 17
A big hit from Broadway, the musical Hairspray is now performing on the Korean stage. Music from the 1960s heats up the stage with unique characters including 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.
42nd Street
National Theater of Korea
The original cast of Broadway musical ``42nd Street'' will perform heart-pumping tap in marvelous costumes. Tickets range from 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3 (shuttle available).
Notre Dame de Paris
The French musical ``Notre Dame de Paris'' can now be seen as Korean production. Listen to the tragic but beautiful love songs of Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame, and Esmeralda. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit www.ndpkorea.com or 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Nine
LG Arts Center
Through March 2
Based on Federico Fellini's autobiographical film ``8 1/2,'' this musical focuses on movie director Guido Contini's midlife crisis. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 120,000 won. Visit www.musicalnine.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Spelling Bee
Through March 9
The Spelling Bee contest has been turned into a heart-warming musical. Enjoy the Korean production of this musical. Ticket prices 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.
Finding Kim Jong-wook
Daehangno Art Madang
A woman looking for her first love, Kim Jong-wook, 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.