Inessa Galante Concert
Concert Hall at Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 5
Soprano Inessa Galante visits Korea this November with her accompanist Alexander Schmalcz. Since she sang Giulio Caccini's ``Ave Maria'' in her first album ``Debut'', she has become a world renowned and beloved diva. This is her 5th concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Lim Dong-hyek Piano Reacital
Chungmu Art Hall
Nov. 6
Lim Dong-hyek has become Korea's star pianist, since winning three world famous piano contests - Queen Elizabeth, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky concours. He will play Beethoven's Piano Sonata ``Moonlight'' among others. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
2008 Yiruma Ribbonized Concert
Seongnam Arts Center
Nov. 8
Korean new age pianist Yiruma is holding a concert the first time after returning from his military service. He also plays for local fans touring throughout local cities between Nov. 1 and Dec. 30. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Europa Galante & Fabio Biondi
LG Arts Center
Nov. 2
Violinist Fabio Biondi will grant fans a special concert with his Europa Galante after the successful performance back in 2004. Biondi will play Vivaldi, Purcell and Leclair. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2005-0114. Connected to exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Jang Sa-ik ``Flower Viewing'' Soripan
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 8-10
Jang Sa-ik, Korean traditional singer, holds a recital to celebrate his sixth album release. The title `Flower Viewing'' is the title of Kim Hyeong-yong's poetry and his theme song of the album. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 396-0514. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 12 and 13
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the top orchestra of Russia, is returning to Korea with conductor Yuri Khateuvich Temirkanov. It will play Tchaikovsky, which the New York Times praised as St. Petersburg's exclusive repertoire. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
`Knock' Percussion Concert with Kim Sun-kyung
Nov. 22
Goyang Oulimnuri
Musical actress Kim Sun-kyung hosts a percussion concert, titled ``knock.'' The theme of the concert is ``Passion, Flutter, and Funny,'' and it presents a variety of percussion music from Brazilian rhythms to a children's song. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 35,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 515-9227. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.
Elizabeth Joy Roe Piano Recital
Hoam Art Hall
Nov. 25
Talented pianist Elizabeth Joy Roe, described as ``brilliant'' by the New York Times, will offer her favorite tunes including those by Bach, Chopin and Wagner. All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1577-5622. Located near exits 9 and 10 of City Hall Station on subway line 2.
Kim Hyun-jung Piano Recital
Pianist Kim Hyung-jung, the winner of the New England Conservatory Concerto Competition and the C. Russell Wonderic Piano Competition, will offer melodies of Scarlatti, Beethoven and Prokofiev at her recital. All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.buamart.co.kr or call (02) 391-9631. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
An Autumn Story of Three Men
Nov. 13
Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung, countertenor David DQ Lee, and pianist Yiruma will come together with Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra to present musical experiments, mingling their different music spectrums together. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 90,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-1887. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott Duo Recital
Nov. 11
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott will present a duo concerts. The two friends will play Franz Schubert's Sonata in A Minor for Arpeggione and Dmitri Shostakovich's Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Chang Han-na with London Chamber Orchestra Tour
Nov. 7
Chang Han-na, one of Korea's most beloved cellist and winner of the world classical music awards, will perform with London Chamber Orchestra from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9. Celebrating her new album release, she presents collections of Vivaldi Cello Concerto. Tickets cost 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Tatarstan National Orchestra
Nov. 10
Tatarstan National Orchestra plays Tatar's traditional music under the baton of Anatoli Shutikov. Tatary music is derived from the tribe of Genghis Khan and also has many things in common with Korean traditional music. Shagimuratova AlbinaAhvarobna, winner of Tchaikovsky concours, and Shagimuratova AlbinaAhvarobna, world top 5 tenor, will join together. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2082-2394. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle
Nov. 20 and 21
One of the world's finest orchestras, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will perform all four Brahms' symphonies, under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. Brahms and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra have a special relationship, since it became the world first orchestra that played Brahms' third symphony. Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 450,000 won. For more information visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Alegria
Jamsil Sports Complex
Open run
Canadian circus group Cirque du Soleil brings ``Alegria''to Korean fans. Meaning ``joy'' in Spanish, Alegria is a more upbeat show compared to the troupe's previous performance Quidam. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 200,000 won. For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.co.kr or call (02) 541-3150. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
Alive Gallery
Alive Gallery, Sports Complex
Open Run
Enjoy some of the best-known frescos, paintings, and sculptures at Alive Gallery. The gallery not only introduces famous works, but also offers a memorable experience where pieces actually move and describe themselves, as if they were alive. All tickets cost 17,000 won. Located near exits 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
Romeo and Juliet by Kang Sue-jin
Nov. 17 and 18
To celebrate her winning the John Cranco Prize, a ballerina Kang Sue-jin from Stuttgart Ballet and the troupe visits Korea as Juliet again. Romeo and Juliet is adapted and simplified from the play and now exclusively performed by Stuttgart Ballet. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 250,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Contemporary Dancers of Korea
Arko Arts Theater
Nov. 21 and 22
``Contemporary Dancers of Korea'' holds its eighth performance with eleven rising artists. It presents various dances from Korean traditional dance to creative modern dance. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2263-4680. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Sachoom
Sachoom Theater
Sachoom is an abbreviation of ``Dance When You Are in Love'' in Korean. Experience various dance moves that range from hip-hop and modern to traditional. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.lovedance.co.kr or call (02) 3676-7617. Located near exit 5 of Anguk Station on subway line 3.
Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy
B-Boy Theater, Hongik University
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 University. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233.
Break Out
Break Out Theater
Having drawn attention at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, Break Out features B-boy performances along with comedy. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, 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.
Yuri Sangja's Retrospective Pops 10 Concert
Through Nov. 9
Yuri Sangja is having a concert for fans to jog people's memories with reworks of some of his pop tune. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 3446-3225. Located exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Live Concert
One of Korea's most popular bands, ``Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter,'' is having its 20th anniversary live concert. Kim Gwang-min, Jun Je-duk and Sweet Sorrow join to celebrate its 20 years as a leading rock band. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.
Cho Yong-pil ``The History'' Concert
Uijeongbu Gymnasium
Nov. 15
Cho Yong-pil is holding a tour concert, titled ``The History,'' to celebrate his 40 years as Korea's top singer. He presents his most wanted hit songs, such as ``A Leopard at Kilimanjaro'' and ``Mona Lisa.'' He tours local cities through Dec. 6. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Get off at Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1 and take bus number 8.
Armin Van Buuren in Seoul
Club Volume in Itaewon
DJ Armin Van Buuren, who was elected as world top DJ of 2007, visits Korea with DJ Blake Jarrell. He started to produce trance music when he was nine, and now hosts famous radio show ``A State of Trance.'' Tickets costs 50,000 won for advance purchase and 60,000 won at the door. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call 1544-2635. Located inside Crown Hotel Itaewon near from Noksapyeong Station on subway line 6.
Jo Sung-mo's `Cryout' Concert
Cities of Korea and Japan
Through Dec. 31st
Jo Sung-mo embarks on his tour concert from Nov. 1st until Dec. 31st throughout Korea and Japan. To celebrate his 10 years as a musician and return from military service, he will present a variety of music genre, including rock, jazz, and electric, as well as his exclusive ballads. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 548-0733. Located at Children's Grand Park.
Yang Hi-eun Concert
Nov. 14 - 16
Korea's top folk song singer Yang Hi-eun holds a concert. Her performance is focusing on ``life'' itself and she is trying to encourage people with her calm and peaceful guitar playing. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Maximilian Hecker
YE-Hall Apgujeong
Nov. 17
Maximilian Hecker revisits Korea, celebrating his second album release. Korean modern rock band ``Zitten'' will join as a special guest. Tickets cost 33,000 won for advance purchase or 38,000 won at the door. For more information visit www.yehall.com or call (02) 3142-2981. Located near exit 2 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
Jamiroquai
Olympic Hall, Olympic Stadium
Nov. 14
Britain acid jazz band Jamiroquai is coming to Seoul for the first time since its debut in 1992. With hit songs like ``Virtual Insanity''' and ``Comic Girls,'' the band will entertain fans with their distinctive and stylish sounds. Tickets cost from 110,000 won to 132,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3488. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station in subway line 5.
Cool Night Concert
Melon A/X Hall
Nov. 7 and 8
Korean dance group ``Cool'' is holding a concert this November. The concert will be themed as ``night at a club'' and celebrate the reunion of Cool. Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Old Couple's Love Story
Nov. 6 - 16
A flirtatious old man and fastidious old woman who happen to live together fall in love for the last time in their lives. However, they realize that they have to be prepared to bid each other farewell, as death is coming. Actor Jeong Jong-jun plays an old man and Sa Mi-ja and Seong Byeong-suk plays an old woman. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information visit www.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.
Warai no Daigaku
Dongsoong Art Center
Through Nov. 30
Dongsoong Theater Company presents ``Warai no Daigaku'' from the Japanese play written by Koki Mitani, who is well known for the movie ``Welcome Mr. McDonald.'' During World War Ⅱ, a writer struggles to protect his works from a censor, who tries to get rid of all the humorous lines. Actor Hwang Jung-min plays the writer. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 45,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 766-6007. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Kleopatra
Universal Art Center
One of the most attractive temptresses in history, Kleopatra (Cleopatra), is visiting Korea in a musical. It reconstructs ancient Rome's battle scene and traditional costumes, based on historical research. Kim Seon-kyeong and Park Ji-yun bring Kleopatra's dramatic life to the stage. Tickets cost 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 549-4167. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.
Xanadu
Doosan Art Center
Through Nov. 23
A Greek muse Clio descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California and meets Sonny. Clio shares her powers with Sonny, a struggling artist and the two create a roller disco called ``Xanadu.'' But Clio falls in love with the mortal Sonny. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit www.smxanadu.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1.
See What I Wanna See
Through Nov. 2
A man is found murdered in Central Park, and police have gathered some witnesses to find the killer. A security guard, a thief, the wife of the dead man and a fortuneteller tell different stories and it's up to the audience to figure out the truth. All tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.seewhatiwannasee.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1.
The Dandelion That Becomes the Wind
Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Movie actor Cho Jae-hyun comes back to the stage as an old man who lives in his memories after losing his wife. It's the last play of ``Hot Play Contests 2.'' Directed by Kim Nak-hyeong, winner of ``Artist of the Year'' in 2006. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 35,000 won. For more information, visit www.idsartcenter.co.kr or call (02) 766-6007. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Love and Blood
Daehangno Open Theater
This is the first musical to portray the personalities of people with different blood types. Try guessing the blood type of the four characters who all possess vastly different personalities. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1577-5878. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.