Igudesman & Joo Duo's `Little Nightmare’ Concert
Guro Arts Valley
May 12
Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Richard Joo Hyung-ki, who created a stir online, will visit Korea to entertain fans with their humorous music. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.guroartsvalley.or.kr or call (02) 2029-1700~1. Located near exit 4 of Daerim Station on subway line 2.
Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra’s Beethoven Concert
Gyeonggi Arts Center
May 23
Conductor Kim Dae-jin will lead the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra for works of Beethoven such as ``Piano Concerto No.1 in C major, Op.15,’’ ``Piano Concerto No.2 in B Major, Op.19’’ and ``Piano Concerto No.5 in E Major, Op.73, `Emperor.’’’ Pianist Kim Sun-wook will appear as soloist. Tickets cost from 5,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.artsuwon.or.kr or call (031) 228-2813~5. Located near Suwon Station on subway line 1.
Palace Family Concert
Deoksu Palace
May 5
Palace Family Concert will be held to celebrate the beginning of Seoul Spring Chamber Music Festival, which will last through May 18. Tickets are free of charge. For more information, visit www.seoulspring.org or call (02) 712-4879. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1.
KBS Symphony Orchestra Concert
KBS Hall
May 7
Conductor Kwak Sung will lead the KBS Symphony Orchestra into G. Rossini’s ``The Overture to La scala di seta,’’ E. Elgar’s ``Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85’’ and LBeethoven’s ``Symphony No.7 in A minor, Op. 92.’’ Renowned cellist Julian Lloyd Webber will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 781-2243~4. Located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s Charity Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
May 1
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Chung Myung-whun, will hold a charity concert with all proceeds going to helping children from underprivileged homes. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-1113. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
The Russian State TV & Radio Music Center Academic Grand Choir
Seoul Arts Center
May 17
Under the baton of conductor Lev Kontorobich, the Russian State Choir presents Russian pieces and more. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 129,000 won. For more information, visit www.musiczoo.co.kr or call (02) 927-2848~9. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Lee Sook-jung Cello Recital
Through May 13
Under the title ``My B,'' cellist Lee Sook-jung will hold a recital, offering the works of Breval, Brahms, Boccherini and Britten. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780- 5054. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Classical Concert With Gustav Klimt's Works
Gustav Klimt's paintings will come to life with music every Wednesday beginning through May 13. Chamber group Hwaum Project will perform at Seoul Arts Center's ongoing Klimt exhibition under the title ``Combination of Fine Arts and Music.'' Composers Kim Sung-ki and Im Ji-sun will perform their originals works inspired by Klimt's paintings including ``Monologue for Viola solo'' and ``Secret of Golden Color: Klimt's Confession.'' Tickets cost 30,000 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.
Boris Berezovsky's Piano Concerto No.2 Concert
Russian pianist Boris Berezovsky will perform the ``2nd Piano Concertos'' by Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov under the baton of conductor Dmitry Yablonsky. 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.
Vladimir Chernov Recital
May 3
Russian baritone Vladimir Chernov will visit Korea for the first time, delivering various songs including E. Morricone's ``Notturno senza luna,'' E. Curtis' ``Funiculi funicula'' and L. Denza's ``Funiculi funicula.'' Soprano Kim Eun-kyung and pianist Semjon Skigin will join as special guests. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3463-2466. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Ian Young-wook Yoo Piano Recital
LG Arts Center
Child prodigy-turned-virtuoso pianist Ian Young-wook Yoo returns to Korea to hold a recital to celebrate the release of his new album, ``Beethoven 32.'' He will perform the works of Beethoven, Stravinsky, Brahms and Schumann. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, visit www.phoenixasia.co.kr or call (031) 712-1705. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
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.
Julius Jeong-won Kim and Friends
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.
Opera Tosca
June 4-7
The Korea Opera Group will perform ``Tosca’’ under the direction of Pier Luigi Pizzi and Massimo Gasparon. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 310,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 587-1950~2. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Ennio Morricone Cinema Concerto Part II
Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park
May 26- 27
Legendary Italian composer-conductor Ennio Morricone will hold a concert titled ``Cinema Concerto Part II.'' Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 160,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.auction.co.kr or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Jose Carreras Recital
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center
One of ``the world's three great tenors,'' Jose Carreras will give a concert with the Korean Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Gimenez. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 220,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Connected to exit Aramnuri of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Natalie Cole Live in Korea
May 13
Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Natalie Cole visits Korea for local fans. With her romantic voice, she will deliver various songs from her new album, ``Still Unforgettable.'' Tickets cost from 60,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-9003. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
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.
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.
Sumi Jo and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Duo Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts May 28, 30
World-famous soprano Sumi Jo and bariton Dmitri Hvorostovsky will host a duet concert titled ``Majestic.'' They will perform with the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ion Marin. Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 200,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3461-0976. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Egypt, the Great Civilization
National Museum of Korea
April 28 to Aug. 30
The National Museum of Korea will present 231 artifacts chosen from " Egypt-Oriental Collection" from Kunsthistorisches Museum of Austria, covering 300 years of Egyptian civilization. Mummies and objects related to pharaohs, images of deities, amulets, makeup tools, hieroglyphic papyri, diverse tools and receptacles, as well as burial goods, will be on display. Tickets cost from 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 2077-9199. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Special Exhibition for Donated Cultural Assets
Through July 12
The National Museum of Korea presents 200 valuable cultural assets donated by various collectors from worldwide. Autographed music by composer Ahn Eak-tai will also be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Ballet `La Bayadere'
Through April 26
The Universal Ballet Company will bring ``La Bayadere,'' one of the most renowned ballet works in the world, to local fans. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (070) 7124-1732. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Seongnam International Dance Festival `World Star Gala'
Seongnam Arts Center
April 26
World-renowned ballerina Kang Sue-jin and Jason Reilly will deliver choreographer John Cranko's work ``Legend.'' Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 100,000 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.
Joshua Redman
Charismatic jazz artist Joshua Redman will visit Korea with his new trio. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.lgart.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
European Jazz Trio Live in Seoul
June 20
European Jazz Trio will host a concert here after a nine-year absence, entertaining fans with their romantic sounds. Tickets cost from 22,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
JAM Project Hurricane Tour 2009 `Gate of the Future'
Melon-AX
May 16
Japanese group JAM Project will hold a concert in Korea to entertain fans with astonishing sounds. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.jamproject.kr or call (02) 324-3814. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Lee Seung-chul’s `Mutopia'
Space of Peace, The War Memorial of Korea
May 22- 23
Singer Lee Seung-chul will hold a concert to celebrate the release of his 10th album. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-4992. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.
Lee So-ra’s `The Second Spring'
Mary Hall, Sogang University
April 30- May 17
After a two-year absence, singer Lee So-ra holds a concert titled ``The Second Spring.'' She will deliver her latest song among other hits. Tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Epik High's Map the Soul Concert
May 2
Hip-hop group Epik High will hold a concert to celebrate the release of its new album ``Map The Soul.'' Hip-hop musicians KERO ONE and MYK will join as special guests. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-1252. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Jang Sa-ik's `Flower Viewing'
Korean traditional singer Jang Sa-ik is holding an encore concert as part of his American tour in April. The singer will offer songs from his sixth album ``Flower Viewing.'' Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 396-0514 or visit www.interpark.com. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
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.
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
Through 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.
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.
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.
Grease
Dongsoong Art Center
Open Run
The musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Enjoy the rock and roll performance. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
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 Sinchon 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.
My Scary Girl
Chungmu Art Hall
Through May 17
``My Scary Girl'', based on the Korean film of the same title, is now on stage at Chungmu Art Hall. It was selected by the Barrington Stage Company, the renowned American performing arts support group, to be presented to its theater lab. All tickets are 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.
Musical Yi Sun-shin
``Musical Yi Sun-shin'' is based on the history of the Joseon Kingdom, specifically Yi Sun-shin who was Korea's legendary admiral. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 763-1268. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
The Three Musketeers
May 12- June 21
European musical ``The Three Musketeers'' will be performed in Korea for the first time. The stage will be decorated realistically under the theme ``France in the 17th century.'' Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.