Kim Hee-sung's Pipe Organ Recital: `Moving Pictures at an Exhibition'
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
April 21
The Sejong Center's pipe organ, the largest in Asia, will come to life with moving pictures. Kim Hee-sung will hold recital under the title ``Moving Pictures at an Exhibition,'' appropriately featuring Mussorgsky's famous piece ``Pictures at an Exhibition'' and moving screen images by artist Lee Jong-mok. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 780-5054. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Emma Kirkby & London Baroque: `Shakespeare in Love'
LG Arts Center
April 6
Renowned soprano Emma Kirkby will visit Korea with the famous London Baroque and will perform various songs inspired by Shakespeare, including ``When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining" and `` Take, Oh Take Those Lips Away.'' Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Chung Myung-hwa Cello Recital
Seoul Arts Center
April 22
World-renowned cellist Chung Myung-hwa will host a recital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut. The program includes Barber's ``Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op.6,'' Schubert's ``Sonata for Viola and Piano, D.821 in A Minor Arpeggione,'' and Strauss' ``Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op.6.'' Celebrated pianist Kim Dae-jin will join as a special guest. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 55,000 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.
Paik Kun-woo & Three Pianists' Concert
May 10-11
Maestro Paik Kun-woo and three rising young pianists Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jun-hee and Kim Sun-wook, will hold a special concert. Unlike other piano concerts, there will be four grand pianos on stage, offering the opportunity to hear pieces for eight hands. Featured pieces are Ravel's ``Bolero'' and Czerny's ``Four Concertants for Four Pianos, No. 1, Op. 230.'' Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 318-4301~2. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
2009 Orchestra Festival
April 3-21
Seoul Arts Center will hold a month-long Orchestra Festival featuring 17 of the country's top orchestras and soloists. The arts center will begin its concert relay April 3, featuring the Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra and Korean-American violinist Stephen Jackiw. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won for each concert. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
KBS Classic FM's 30th Anniversary Concert
KBS Hall
April 2
KBS Classic FM, the nation's foremost classical music radio channel, is hosting a special marathon concert of Beethoven's complete piano concertos to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Pianists Han Dong-il, Shin Su-jung, Lee Kyung-sook, Huh Seung-yeun and Julius Jeong-won Kim will perform. Suh Hyun-suk will conduct the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra. KBS is accepting some 1,500 requests for admission to the concert hall through its Web site (www.kbs.co.kr). Call (02) 781-3255. Located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5.
Don Kosaken Choir
April 24
Don Kosaken, Russia's foremost choir, will visit Korea. Conducted by Wanja Hlinka, the 14-member male a cappella group will bring powerful renditions of ``Great Litany'' and ``Twelve Robbers,'' among other pieces. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3463-2466. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Munich Chamber Orchestra
March 31
The Munich Chamber Orchestra, led by Alexander Liebreich, visits Korea after a two-year absence. Their program includes contemporary and classics, such as Isan Yun's ``Chamber Symphony No.1,'' Barber's ``Adagio for Strings'' and Haydn's ``Symphony No.45 Farewell in F Sharp Minor.'' 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.
Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
April 16
The Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, led by Kazuhiro Koizumi, will perform various works by Tchaikovsky, including ``Polonaise from Eugene Onegin'' and ``Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.35.'' Young virtuoso violinist Kwun Hyuk-joo will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends
May 12
Pianist Julius Jeong-won Kim holds his fourth concert with friends. Popular cellist Song Young-hoon, new age pianist Yiruma and others will appear. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Salta Cello Concert
Mapo Arts Center
March 27-29
German jazz ensemble Salta Cello will hold a concert to celebrate the MAC Jazz Festival. They are well known for their special love of Korean music and culture. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit www.mapoartcenter.or.kr or call (02) 3274-8500~3. Located near exit 2 of Daeheung Station on subway line 6.
Seoul Metropolitan Chorus
April 2-3
Seoul Metropolitan Chorus, led by conductor Kim Myung-yeop, will perform famous Korean songs including ``Jindo Arirang'' and ``Mountain.'' Tenor Kang Mu-rim will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1778~9. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Northern Sinfonia With Lim Dong-hyek
March 29
The Northern Sinfonia, led by Thomas Zehetmair, will visit Korea to hold a concert for local fans. They will perform various works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. Popular pianist Lim Dong-hyek will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 751-9630. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Roby Lakatos Ensemble
Hungarian gypsy musician Roby Lakatos and the Roby Lakatos Ensemble will host a concert here after a seven-year absence. They will perform the works of Suha Balogh Jozsef, Vittirio Monti and Michel Legrand. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Russian National Orchestra
June 30
Internationally renowned conductor Mikhail Pletnev and the Russian National Orchestra will visit Korea. From June 29 to July 1, they will perform in three cities including Seoul. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 180,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Haydn Philharmonie and Mischa Maisky
November 26
For the 200th anniversary of Haydn's death, conductor Adam Fischer will lead Haydn Philharmonie in performing the works of the late composer including ``Cello Concerto in C Major.'' Celebrated Russian cellist Mischa Maisky will appear as soloist. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 160,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Staatskapelle Dresden
May 9-10
One of the world-renowned orchestras, Staatskapelle Dresden, led by Fabio Luisi, will host a concert. Grammy-winning pianist Emanuel Ax will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 250,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 399-1114~6. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Boris Berezovsky's 'Great Piano Concerto No. 2 Concert'
May 1
Russian Pianist Boris Berezovsky gives a concert in Seoul for local fans. In his program, he will play several ``Piano Concerto No. 2's'' _ by Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Big Three With Symphony O.S.T Concert
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
April 4-5
With Russia & Seoul Pops Orchestra, three famous singers, Lee Eun-mee, Hwayobi and Kim Beom-su will hold a concert titled ``Color of Memory.'' They will deliver romantic and powerful songs in dramas and movies with harmonious sounds. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 121,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 511-6351. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Evgeny Kissin Piano Recital
Pianist Evgeny 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.
John Legend Live in Seoul
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer John Legend will visit Korea to hold a concert for local fans and offer his hits, including ``Ordinary People,'' ``P.D.A,'' and ``Green Light.'' Tickets cost from 77,000 won to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Alive Gallery
Sports Complex
Open run
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.
Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten's Project `Hell'
Seongnam Arts Center
Italian dancers Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten will perform the work of Dante, ``Hell.'' They have received numerous international awards, including the Edinburgh Festival Herald Angel Award, the Philip Morris Arts Prize and Time Out London Live Award for best live performance. The tickets cost from 10,000 won to 60,000 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.
The Real Group Live in Seoul
May 6
The Real Group, a Swedish a cappella group, will visit Korea and entertain local fans with beautiful vocals. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 599-5743. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Seo Mun-tak's Double Day Relay Concert
Rolling Hall
April 4
Rock singer Seo Mun-tak will give a concert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut. She will also perform ``Double Days'' on June 6, August 8 and October 10. All tickets cost 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 362-5059. Located near Hongik station on subway line 2.
Karel Boehlee Trio Jazz Concert
April 25
European jazz group Karel Boehlee Trio will visit Korea for the first time. They will deliver various works including Thelonious Monk's ``Round Midnight,'' Joe Zawinul's ``Midnight Mood'' and Debussy's ``Claire De Lune.'' Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 813-7838. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
YB Concert
V-Hall
April 14-May 3
Rock band YB (Yun Do-hyeon Band) will hold a concert to celebrate the release of their new album. Tickets are 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near Hongik University Station on subway line 2.
Lee Sun-hee Concert
Auditorium, Coex
April 1-5
Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee gives a concert to celebrate the release of her new album. Under the title ``Invitation,'' she will deliver hit songs including ``To J'' and ``The Girl's Prayer.'' Tickets cost from 99,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near Samsung Station on subway line 2.
Kim Gun-mo's Soul Groove Concert
April 8-9
Singer Kim Gun-mo will hold a series of tour concerts after releasing his 12th album, ``Soul Groove.'' Producer Kim Chang-hwan and Clon band members will assist with the stage management. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-8500. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Four Play Live in Seoul
April 28-29
To celebrate their Grammy Awards nomination, world-famous group Four Play is holding a series of concerts, the first being held in Seoul. Tickets cost from 80,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-8500. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
W & Whale's ``High School Sensation''
Live Hall, Sangsang Madang
April 3-4
Under the title ``High School Sensation,'' Korean band W & Whale will hold a concert to celebrate the release of its new album, ``Random Tasks.'' Tickets are 44,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 545-9174. Located near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2.
Oasis Live in Seoul
April 1
British rock group Oasis will visit Korea to perform several of their hit songs. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit www.yellownine.co.kr or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 4 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3.
Seoul Jazz Festival
May 14-17
The Seoul Jazz Festival returns in May, with a stellar lineup of foreign artists such as Latin jazz musician Omar Sosa; ``Once'' stars Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova; American singer Madeleine Peyroux; Dutch singer Wouter Hamel; and soul band Tower of Power. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost from 44,000 to 110,000 won. For ticket information in English, e-mail info@privatecurve.com or call (02) 563-0595. Visit www.seouljazz.co.kr or ticket.interpark.com.
Thrill Me
The Stage
Through May 24
Based on actual events in the 1920s, the musical tells the story of a cruel killer. Through its clever plot, it depicts inescapable human desire and how corruptible people can be. Tickets are 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Shinchon Station on subway 2.
Dreamgirls
Charlotte Theater
Through July 26
The Broadway musical ``Dreamgirls'' makes its big debut in Korea. Better known as the movie of the same title, the musical tells the story of a young female singing trio, called ``The Dreams,'' who become music superstars. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
Zanna, Don't
Theater M, Sejong Arts Center
Through March 31
The musical ``Zanna, Don't'' delivers a serious message about sexual minorities and true love, while also bringing comedic breaks for 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
Open Run
John Smith, a taxi driver, has two wives. No one knows it, but an accident reveals the truth. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 25,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Daehangno Station on subway line 4.