Denis Sungho Janssens' Guitar Recital
Mapo Arts Center
May 20
Classical guitarist Denis SunghoJanssens, hailed by Le Soir as possessing"exceptional virtuosity," will hold arecital titled "Remembrance" to celebratethe first anniversary of MapoArts Center's reconstruction. Ticketscost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won.For more information, visitwww.mapoartcenter.or.kr or call (02)3274-8600. Located near exit 2 of DaeheungStation on subway line 6.
Opera Concertante 'Mose'
Seoul Arts Center
May 22
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, theSeoul Opera Ensemble will perform G.Rossini's opera "Mose" in concertanteform with the Seoul National SymphonyOrchestra and the Grande Opera Choir.Tickets range from 20,000 won to70,000 won. For more information, visitticket.interpark.com or call (02) 741-7389. Located near exits 4 and 5 of NambuBus Terminal on subway line 3.
Lendvay & Friends' Concert
June 1
Hungarian gypsy violinist JozsefLendvay and his quintet will return toKorea. The program includes LeoWeiner's "Divertimento" and VittorioMonti's "Csardas," among others. Ticketsrange from 33,000 won to 88,000won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555.Located near exits 4 and 5 of NambuBus Terminal on subway line 3.
The Russian State TV & Radio Music Center Academic Grand Choir
May 17
Under the baton of conductor LevKontorobich, the Russian State Choirpresents Russian pieces and more. Ticketscost from 33,000 won to 129,000won. For more information, visitwww.musiczoo.co.kr or call (02) 927-2848~9. Located near exits 4 and 5 ofNambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Ditto's 'Ditto Carnival'
June 27
Chamber ensemble Ditto greets itsthird season with "Ditto Carnival" as apart of "Ditto Festival." Popular youngartists, including violist Richard YongjaeO'Neill, violinists Stefan Jackiw andJohnny Lee; doublebassist DaxunZhang and cellist Patrick Jee, will performTchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker'Suite,Op. 71a" and Saint-Saens'
"The Carnival Of Animals." Ticketsrange from 20,000 won to 50,000won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555.Located near exits 4 and 5 of NambuBus Terminal on subway line 3.
Rachel Podger & Gary Cooper Recital
LG Arts Center
May 23
Violinist Rachel Podger and fortepianistGary Cooper debut in Koreawith works of Mozart including "Sonatafor Keyboard and Violin in G, K.379," "6 Variations in G," "'Helas, J'aiPerdu mon Amant,' K. 374b" and"Sonata for Keyboard and Violin in B,K.454." Tickets cost from 40,000 wonto 90,000 won. For more information,visit www.vincero.co.kr or call (02)599-5743. Located near exit 7 of YeoksamStation on subway line 2.
Beautiful Orchestra Concert
May 24
The Beautiful Orchestra, led by YunKi-yeon, will perform the works of Glinka's"Overture to Ruslan&Lyudmila,"Sibelius' "Ton-poem Finlandia, Op.26"and Dvorak's "Symphony No.9 in EMinor 'From the New World,' Op.95."Pianist Han Sang-il will appear as asoloist. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to30,000 won. For more information, visitwww.educoncert.co.kr or call (02) 3141-0651. Located near exits 4 and 5 ofNambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Kwak Jung's Harp Recital
May 31
Under the title "Thanks to," harpistKwak Jung will host a recital to celebratethe release of her new album. She willperform various works including Schumann's"Mignon," "Kinderszenen, Op.15" and Grandjany's "Aria in ClassicalStyle, Op.19." Tickets cost 22,000 won to55,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com orcall (02) 780-5054. Located near exit 7 ofYeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Igudesman & Joo Duo's 'Little Nightmare' Concert
Guro Arts Valley
May 12
Violinist Aleksey Igudesman andpianist Richard Joo Hyung-ki, who createda stir online, will visit Korea toentertain fans with their humorousmusic. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to30,000 won. For more information,visit www.guroartsvalley.or.kr or call(02) 2029-1700~1. Located near exit 4of Daerim Station on subway line 2.
Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra's Beethoven Concert
Gyeonggi Arts Center
Conductor Kim Dae-jin will lead theSuwon Philharmonic Orchestra for worksof Beethoven. Pianist Kim Sun-wook willappear as a soloist. Tickets cost from5,000 won to 30,000 won. For moreinformation, visit www.artsuwon.or.kr orcall (031) 228-2813~5. Located nearSuwon Station on subway line 1.
Classical Concert With GustavKlimt's Works
Through May 13
Gustav Klimt's paintings will come tolife with music every Wednesday beginningthrough May 13. Composers KimSung-ki and Im Ji-sun will performtheir original works inspired by Klimt'spaintings including "Monologue for Violasolo" and "Secret of Golden Color:Klimt's Confession." Chamber groupHwaum Project will also perform. Ticketscost 30,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line3.
Ian Young-wook Yoo Piano Recital
Child prodigy-turned-virtuosopianist Ian Young-wook Yoo returns toKorea to hold a recital to celebrate therelease of his new album, "Beethoven32." He will perform the works ofBeethoven, Stravinsky, Brahms andSchumann. Tickets cost from 30,000won to 60,000 won. For more information,visit www.phoenixasia.co.kr orcall (031) 712-1705. Located near exit7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Paik Kun-woo & Three Pianists' Concert
May 10-11
Maestro Paik Kun-woo and three risingyoung pianists Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Junheeand Kim Sun-wook, will hold a specialconcert. Featured pieces are Ravel's"Bolero" and Czerny's "Four Concertantsfor Four Pianos, No. 1, Op. 230." Ticketscost from 20,000 won to 100,000 won.Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 318-4301~2. Located near exits 4 and 5 ofNambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Martha Argerich's 'Meeting Point in Beppu'
World-renowned Argentine pianistMartha Argerich will hold a music festivalin Seoul with guests. She will playDebussy's "Danse Sacree et Danse Profane"and Shostakovich's "Piano ConcertoNo.1 for Piano, Trumpet andStrings in C minor, Op.35." Her protege,popular pianist Lim Dong-hyek,rising conductor Sung Shi-yeon andtrumpeter Sergei Nakariakov will alsoappear as special guests. Tickets costfrom 50,000 won to 200,000 won. Formore information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Locatednear exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminalon subway line 3.
Opera 'Fidelio'
Through May 10
Muak Opera Group stagesBeethoven's dramatic opera "Fidelio"in Korea for the first time in 17 years.Top vocalists including soprano SusanAnthony and Lee Ji-young and tenorsHan Yoon-seok and Steven Harrison,as well as an impressive number ofover 100 choristers, will take the stage.Tickets cost from 30,000 won to150,000 won. For more information,call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Stationon subway line 3.
Jose Carreras Recital
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center
One of "the world's three greattenors," Jose Carreras will performwith the Korean Symphony Orchestraconducted by David Gimenez. Ticketscost from 40,000 won to 220,000 won.For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Connectedto exit Aramnuri of Jeongbalsan Stationon subway line 3.
Natalie Cole Live in Korea
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
May 13
Grammy Award-winning jazz singerNatalie Cole will visit Korea. With herromantic voice, she will deliver songsfrom her new album, "Still Unforgettable."Tickets cost from 60,000 won to150,000 won. For more information, visitticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-9003. Located near exit 8 of GwanghwamunStation on subway line 5.
Staatskapelle Dresden's Concert
May 9-10
One of the world-renowned orchestras,Staatskapelle Dresden, led byFabio Luisi, will perform works byRichard Strauss. Grammy-winningpianist Emanuel Ax will appear as asoloist. Tickets cost from 50,000 wonto 250,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call(02) 399-1114~6. Located near exits 1and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station onsubway line 5.
Opera 'Tosca'
June 4-7
The Korea Opera Group will perform"Tosca" under the direction ofPier Luigi Pizzi and Massimo Gasparon.Tickets cost from 30,000 wonto 310,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call(02) 587-1950~2. Located near exits 4and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subwayline 3.
Ennio Morricone's 'Cinema Concerto Part II'
Gymnastics Stadium, Olympic Park
May 26- 27
Legendary Italian composer-conductorEnnio Morricone will host "Cinema ConcertoPart II." Tickets cost from 50,000won to 160,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.auction.co.kr or call (02)3444-9969. Located near exit 3 ofOlympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Sumi Jo and Dmitri Hvorostovsky Duo Concert
May 28, 30
World-famous soprano Sumi Jo andbariton Dmitri Hvorostovsky will host aduet concert titled "Majestic." They willperform with the Mostly PhilharmonicOrchestra conducted by Ion Marin. Ticketscost from 70,000 won to 200,000won. For more information, visitticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3461-0976. Located near exit 8 of GwanghwamunStation on subway line 5.
Russian National Orchestra
June 30
Internationally renowned conductorMikhail Pletnev and the Russian NationalOrchestra will visit Korea from June 29 toJuly 1. They will perform in three citiesincluding Seoul. Tickets cost from 50,000won to 180,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 ofNambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Egypt, the Great Civilization
National Museum of Korea
Through Aug. 30
The National Museum of Korea presents231 artifacts chosen from "Egypt-Oriental Collection" from KunsthistorischesMuseum of Austria, covering300 years of Egyptian civilization. Mummiesand objects related to pharaohs,images of deities, amulets, makeuptools, hieroglyphic papyri, diverse toolsand receptacles, as well as burial goods,will be on display. Tickets cost from10,000 won for adults and 8,000 wonfor children. For more information, call(02) 2077-9199. Located near exit 2 ofIchon Station on subway line 4.
Special Exhibition for Donated Cultural Assets
Through July 12
The National Museum of Korea presents200 valuable cultural assetsdonated by various collectors worldwide.Autographed music by composerAhn Eak-tai will also be displayed.Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station onsubway line 4.
2009 World Ballet Star Festival
June 4-5
International ballet stars fromaround the world will appear at the2009 World Ballet Star Festival. Thiswill be a rare chance to see the finestdancers, such as Polina Semionova ofthe Staatsballet Berlin, FriedemannVogel of the Stuttgart Ballet, YekaterinaOsmolkina of the Kirov Ballet andViengsay Valdes of the Cuban NationalBallet. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to200,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)751-9630. Located near exits 4 and 5of Nambu Bus Terminal on subwayline 3.
Gene Bora's Jazz Concert
May 18-19
Jazz pianist Gene Bora will hold aconcert titled "Jazz on a Spring Day."She will offer various songs including"In the Memory of Silent Dancing ofFlowers and Cloud" and "BesameMucho for Teenagers." Tickets costfrom 30,000 to 70,000 won. For moreinformation, visit ticket.interpark.comor call (02) 548-4480. Located nearexit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station onsubway line 5.
No Young-shim Concert
May 20-21
Pianist No Young-shim will hold aconcert under the theme "Stream."Multi-musician Jung Jae-il will appearas a special guest. Tickets cost from40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com orcall (02) 522-9933. Located near exit 7of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
The Yale Alley Cats Live in Seoul
Jang Cheon Art Hall
May 27
Famous a cappella group The YaleAlley Cats will visit Korea to sing a widerangingrepertoire including pop andclassical music. Tickets cost from 33,000won to 55,000 won. For more information,visit www.sinacreation.com or call1566-2046. Located near exit 3 ofOlympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Bobby Kim's Encore Concert
Auditorium, Yonsei University
May 30-31
Soul vocalist Bobby Kim will performhis hit songs including "Mama" and"Only you," among the others. Ticketscost from 66,000 to 77,000 won. Visitticket.interpark.com or call (02) 512-9496. Located near exits 2 and 3 of SinchonStation on subway line 2.
European Jazz Trio Live in Seoul
June 20
European Jazz Trio will host a concerthere after a nine-year absence,entertaining fans with their romanticsounds. Tickets cost from 22,000 wonto 88,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)720-3933. Located near exit 7 of YeoksamStation on subway line 2.
JAM Project Hurricane Tour
Melon-AX
May 16
Japanese group JAM Project will holda concert in Korea to entertain fans withastonishing sounds. Tickets cost from50,000 won to 80,000 won. For moreinformation, visit www.jamproject.kr orcall (02) 324-3814. Located near exit 2 ofGwangnaru 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 concertto celebrate the release of his 10thalbum. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to120,000 won. For more information, visitticket.interpark.com or call 1588-4992.Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Stationon subway lines 4 and 6.
Lee So-ra's 'The Second Spring'
Mary Hall, Sogang University
Through May 17
After a two-year absence, singer LeeSo-ra holds a concert titled "The SecondSpring." She will deliver her latestsong among other hits. Tickets cost50,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 6 of SinchonStation on subway line 2.
Jang Sa-ik's 'Flower Viewing'
Korean traditional singer Jang Sa-ikwill offer songs from his sixth album"Flower Viewing." Tickets cost from20,000 won to 100,000 won. For moreinformation, call (02) 396-0514 or visitwww.interpark.com. Located near exit 8of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line5.
Seoul Jazz Festival
May 14-17
The Seoul Jazz Festival returns inMay, with a stellar lineup of foreignartists such as Latin jazz musicianOmar Sosa; "Once" stars Glen Hansardand Marketa Irglova; American singerMadeleine Peyroux; Dutch singerWouter Hamel; and soul band Tower ofPower. Located near exit 8 of GwanghwamunStation on subway line 5. Ticketscost from 44,000 to 110,000 won.For ticket information in English, emailinfo@privatecurve.com or call (02)563-0595. Visit www.seouljazz.co.kr orticket.interpark.com.
Grease
Dongsoong Art Center
Open Run
The musical tells the love story ofhigh school students Danny and Sandy.Enjoy the rock and roll performance.Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 60,000won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of HyehwaStation 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 cruelkiller. Through its clever plot, it depictsinescapable human desire and howcorruptible people can be. Tickets are45,000 won. For more information,visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of SinchonStation on subway 2.
Dreamgirls
Charlotte Theater
Through July 26
The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls"makes its big debut in Korea. The musicaltells the story of a young femalesinging trio, called "The Dreams," whobecome music superstars. Tickets costfrom 40,000 won to 130,000 won. Visitticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555.Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station onsubway lines 2 and 8.
My Scary Girl
Chungmu Art Hall
"My Scary Girl", based on the Koreanfilm of the same title, is now on stage atChungmu Art Hall. All tickets are45,000 won. For more information, visitticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555.Located near exit 9 of Sindang Stationon subway lines 2 and 6.