The Most's Cinema Concert: Love Story of Valentine
LIG Art Hall
Feb. 14
Performance group ``The Most'' will hold a cinema-themed concert to celebrate Valentines Day. It will offer various film scores including ``Cinema Paradiso'' and ``Life is Beautiful.'' All tickets are 25,000 won, each. For more information, visit www.ligarthall.com or call 017-256-5968. Located near exit 8 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2.
Chamber Music Gala Concert With Gum Nan-se
Seoul Arts Center
Feb. 15
Conductor Gum Nan-se will hold a chamber music gala featuring the Borromeo String Quartet. The program includes works of Bach, Albeniz and Doppler. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 3473-8744. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's ``New Wave'' Series I
Feb. 19
Sung Shi-yeon, assistant conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, will lead the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius' ``Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49'' and Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor, Op.16.?Pianist Alexander Gavrylux will appear as soloist. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
LG Arts Center
March 1
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir led by Stephen Layton visits Korea for the first time. The group will sing ``Ave Maria'' among other Christian hymns. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
2009 Valentine Serenade: The 1st Love Story
Pianists No Young-shim, Isao Sasaki, and Park Joong-hoon get together to celebrate Valentine's Day. Crossover tenor Im Tae-kyung joins as a special guest. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit www.liveplus.co.kr or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Yundi Li Piano Recital
Feb. 18
Chinese pianist Yundi Li hosts a recital after a six-year absence. He is best known as the youngest winner of the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition, a feat he accomplished at the age of 18 in 2000. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 318-4301. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Suh Hai-kyung's `Night and Dream'
Feb. 21
World-renowned pianist Suh Hai-kyung hosts her recital ``Night and Dream,'' offering classical works including Barcarolle, Wiegenlied and Nocturne. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3461-0976. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Kim Won Piano Recital
Pianist Kim Won will offer various classical works including Symphonic Etudes Op.13 and the Three Movements from Petrouchka, considered as being among the most difficult pieces. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Kim Dong-gyu Concert
Feb. 26
Join Korea's favorite baritone Kim Dong-gyu at his concert ``For the Beautiful You.'' Kim will sing his favorite arias, folk songs and pop tunes. Tickets cost 30,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2650-7481. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.
Richard Yongjae O'Neill Baroque Concert With AMK 'Mysterioso'
Feb. 27
Violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill will hold a Baroque concert with internationally renowned ensemble Alte Musik Koeln. O'Neill will switch his original instrument for a traditional baroque viola. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
11 O'clock Classical Concert
March 12
Gangnam Synphony Orchestra, led by Keum No-sang, will perform works of Rachmaninoff and Saint-Saens, with pianist Hyun Young-joo and trombonist Yu Jeon-sik as special guests. All tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Song Young-hoon & Andrius Zlabys Concert
Seongnam Arts Center
March 15
Cellist Song Young-hoon and pianist Andrius Zlabys will offer works of Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich. It's the first time for the two musicians to perform together for local fans. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Sarah Brightman Symphony World Tour in Seoul
Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park
March 13- 14
Crossover soprano Sarah Brightman gives a concert in Seoul as part of her world tour. She will present powerful, rock-inspired tracks from her album ``Symphony.'' Tickets cost from 77,000 won to 220,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Ton Koopman & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
March 6
World-renowned conductor Ton Koopman will perform for his Korean fans with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
X Japan World Tour in Seoul
March 21- 22
Japanese band X Japan comes to Korea with consistently astounding music. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 165,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Evegeny Kissin Piano Recital
April 2
Pianist Evegeny Kissin, the youngest winner of the Prestigious Triumph in 1996 and the winner of the Shostakovich Award in 2001, will host a recital for Korean fans on April 2. Tickets cost from 60,000 won to 170,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9606~10. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
April 16
The top tier Japanese orchestra will offer Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony and Violin Concerto with young virtuoso Kwun Hyuk-joo as a soloist. Call 6303-7700 for more information. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Alegria
Jamsil Sports Complex
Open run
Canadian circus group Cirque du Soleil is staging Alegria for Korean fans. ``Joy'' Spanish, Alegria is a more upbeat show than the troupe's previous performance, Quidam. 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.
Echoes of Life: The Enduring Tradition of Unified Silla Sculpture
The National Museum of Korea
Through March 1
The National Museum of Korea presents this special exhibition of 200 sculptures from the Unified Silla period, including nine regional and 10 national treasures. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
The Royal Ceramics of the Goryeo Dynasty
Through Feb. 15
This collection of royal ceramics from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), unearthed from royal tombs, presents 290 highly valuable Goryeo celadon pieces, including four national treasures. Many other royal celadon pieces from Goryeo dating back to the 12th and early 13th centuries are also on display. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Alive Gallery
Sports Complex
Enjoy some of the best-known frescos, paintings and sculptures at Alive Gallery. The gallery offers a memorable experience in which pieces move and describe themselves as if they were alive. Tickets cost 17,000 won. Located near exits 6 and 8 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.
Lee Won-guk's Ballet Concert
Changjo Art Center
Through Feb. 23
Every Monday, Lee Won-guk's Ballet Company will offer a special chance to enjoy romantic ballet moves. This concert offers Love Serenade, Spartacus, Tchaikovsky pas de deux, and Zorba. All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 764-4444. Located near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Sachoom
Sachoom Theater
Open Run
Sachoom is the Korean acronym for Dance When You Are in Love. Experience various dance moves, ranging 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 Hong-ik University. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sjbboyz.com or call (02) 323-5233.
Zamstick's Rhythm Holic Concert
Naru Art Center
Feb. 13-14
Zamstick, a Korean percussion band, is holding a ``Rhythm Holic'' concert, entertaining fans with their rhythmic and stylish sounds. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2285-5092. Located near exit 5 of Konkuk Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Ronn Branton Valentine Concert
Jang Cheon Art Hall
American jazz musician Ronn Branton will hold a romantic concert for Valentine's Day. Saxophonist Kenji Omae will join as a special guest. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 010-3817-7214. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Live ICON: Sister's Barbershop, Lucid Paul and Lee Ji-hyung
Baekam Hall
Feb. 13-15
Well known as modern music artists in Korea, musicians Sister's Barbershop, Lucid Paul and Lee Ji-hyung will hold a joint concert titled ``Live ICON'' for Valentines Day. All tickets cost 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 322-0014. Located near exit 8 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
LM.C Tour `09 in Korea
Live Hall, Sangsang Madang
Feb.15
Japanese electronic band LM.C will hold a concert in Korea, the finale of the group's world tour. All tickets cost 44,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 782-5573. Located near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Eliane Elias Concert
Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center
March 8
Brazilian jazz pianist and vocalist Eliane Elias will hold a concert with American bassist Marc Johnson. She will perform a program that contains ``Girl From Ipanema,'' ``Chega De Saudade'' and ``Desafinado.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 4 of Wondang Station on subway line 3.
Jason Mraz Live in Seoul
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz will hold a series of concerts to celebrate his Grammy Awards nomination. The Seoul performance will be the start of his world tour. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 4 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
My Aunt Mary's Another Circle
Feb. 21-22
Korean band My Aunt Mary will hold a concert titled ``Another Circle.'' Singer Jo Won-seon and Ji Seon will join as special guests. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 55,000 won. For more information, visit www.fluxusmusic.com or call (02) 545-9174. Located near exit 8 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
Travis Live in Seoul
Alternative rock band Travis returns to Korea. With new songs ``Smith'' and ``Something Anything,'' the band will entertain fans with their distinctive and stylish sounds. Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Brad Mehldau Trio Live in Seoul 2009
March 4
Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau visits Korea for the third time to hold a jazz concert for local fans. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Jo Gyu-chan's `Close to You' concert
Shinyon Art Hall
Feb. 5-March 8
Ballad singer Jo Gyu-chan is holding a concert titled ``Close to You'' after a four-year hiatus. All tickets are 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 745-1575. Located near exit 1 of Daehangno Station on subway line 4.
2009 Jazz and the City
KT Art Hall
Various jazz artists will get together to perform a concert featuring a special event for love proposals. All tickets are 1,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5599. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Jekyll and Hyde
Through Feb. 22
``Jekyll and Hyde'' is a musical based on the novella ``The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It will return to the stage after a two-year absence. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more, visit www.jekyllnhyde.co.kr or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Romeo & Juliette
Jan. 29 - Feb. 27
The original French version of ``Romeo & Juliette'' has returned. The French cast will visit Korea to perform the sad yet beautiful story of the two famous lovers. Tickets cost from 60,000 won to 200,000 won. For more information, visit www.romeonjuliette.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2, or exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Doctor Irabu Episode 1
Star City Theater
Dr. Irabu is a character from the Japanese best selling novel by Okuda Hideo. Winner of the Naoki Literature Prize, the play offers several obsessive-compulsives on stage, satirizing modern society. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, visit club.cyworld.com/tobe2005 or call (02) 744-7304. Located near exit 3 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Zanna, Don't
Theater M, Sejong Arts Center
Feb. 7~ March 1
The musical ``Zanna, Don't'' delivers a serious message about sexual minorities and true love. It will also bring hearty laughs to the audience. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station on subway lines 1 and 2, and exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Liar
Artistan Hall
John Smith, a taxi driver, has two wives. No one knows it, but a tiny accident reveals the truth, causing incident after incident along the way. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 25,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Daehangno Station on subway line 4.
Hamlet
Theater S
The musical version of ``Hamlet,'' based on the play by William Shakespeare, has returned. The Korean version added powerful and dynamic movements to the performance, and recently gained its own license. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalhamlet.com or call (02) 556-9885. Located near exit 2 of Hyochang Park Station on subway line 6.
Shear Madness
Daehangno Art Madang
Shear Madness follows a murder case that happens in a beauty salon of the same name. What is unique is that every episode ends with a different ending, as the play lets the audience figure out who the murderer is. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit shearmadness.co.kr or call (02-501-7888. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
200-Pound Beauty the Musical
Chungmu Art Hall
The movie ``200-Pound Beauty'' (2006) comes to the stage as a romantic comedy musical with renowned Broadway music director Tim Acito and stage director Brian Prather. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 90,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalbeautifulgirl.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Dongdaemun Stadium on subway lines 2, 4, and 5.