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Classical Music

I Love Rococo

Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center

Feb. 27

Seoul Arts Center presents a concert featuring the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra to support hearing impaired children. Conductor Kim Duk-gi, cellist Young Song, oboist Jeon Mi-young and pianist Park Hyeon-joo will also join the performance. The program includes Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture” and “Variations on a Rococo Theme,” Op.33. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit info.etland.co.kr or call 080-333-9933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Spring Fantasy Series I

Grand Hall, Chungmu Art Hall

March 10

Chungmu Art Hall presents a concert for the new season with five star classical musicians, including violinists Lee Sung-ju and Yang Ko-woon, pianist Park Chong-hoon, cellist Patrick Jee and violist Kim Sang-jin. The concert will feature Schumann’s “Phantasiestuke” for Violin and Piano, Op. 73; and Quintet for Piano and Strings in E-flat major, Op. 44; and Chopin’s “Andante Spinato and Polonaise Brillante” for Piano, Op. 22. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill’s Recital

March 5

Star violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill will perform at Seoul Arts Center. He will play songs from his new album “NORE-Songs Without Words” such as Brahms’ “Vier Ernste Gesange,” Op. 121; and Rachmaninov’s “Vocalise.” Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Alexandre Tharaud & Jean-Guihen Queyras Duo

LG Arts Center

March 23

The celebrated French duo comprised of pianist Alexandre Tharaud and cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, will perform for Korean fans. The pair will play Francis Poulenc’s “Serenade”; Claude Debussy’s “Nocturne and Scherzo,” L82; and Henri Dutilleux’s “Trois Strophes for Cello.” Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

BBC Symphony Orchestra

May 16

The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek, will perform at Seoul Arts Center this May. Violinist Chee-Yun (Kim Chee-yun) will also join the orchestra. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Pianist Lim Dong-hyek’s Recital

Popular pianist Lim Dong-hyek will perform at Seoul Arts Center. Renowned for his interpretation of Chopin, he will play “Mazurka No. 4,” Op.17, Ravel’s “Gaspard de la Nuit” and Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No.6 in A major. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)548-4480. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Arcadi Volodos’ First Piano Recital in Korea

Seongnam Art Center

Russian Pianist Arcadi Volodos, who rose to international prominence for his recordings of transcriptions by Horowitz, will give his first recital in Korea. He will play Scriabin’s Prelude No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 37; Schumann’s “Humoreske,” Op. 20; and Albeniz’s “La Vega aus Suite Alhambra” No.1. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

Seoul Metropolitan Chorus’ 116th Regular Concert

Chamber Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Feb. 26

Seoul Metropolitan Chorus will give its 116th regular concert, led by conductor Lee Sang-hoon. The concert will feature Heinrich Schutz’s “Verleih uns Frieden genadiglich,” “Johann Pachelbel’s “Magnificat in D,” and Dietrich Buxtehude’s “Missa Brevis.” Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Ramzi Yassa’s Piano Recital

Kumho Art Hall

March 4

Egyptian pianist Ramzi Yassa will hold asolo recital at Kumho Art Hall. He will play Chopin’s “Trois Nocturnes,” Op. 9; Sonata No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.35; and “Mazurkas,” Op. 24. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Spring Fantasy Series II

March 11

The concert, the second installment of the Spring Fantasy Series, will feature five singers including baritone Choi Hyun-soo and soprano Park Jung-won. The concert presents “Habanera” from the opera “Carmen,” “Tonight” form the musical “West Side Story,” and “Viens, Mallika” from the opera “Lakme.” Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Love Concert

March 14

Popular chamber musicians will give a White Day concert with programs such as Liszt’s “Liebestraum,” Elgar’s “Salut d’Amour,” and Massenet’s “Meditation de Thais” and a special composition by Yiruma. Tickets range from 30,000 to 60,000 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.

Big Tickets

Kang Sue-jin’s Gala Show ‘The Ballet’

Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center

April 10-11

Top ballerina Kang Sue-jin will return to Korea with a special gala performance this April. At her gala show, she will perform seven works ― “The Lady of the Camellias,” “Suite No.2,” “Nuages,” “Vapour Plains,” “Affi,” “Ballet 101” and “My Way.” Tickets cost from 40,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266.Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Philharmonia Orchestra

Seoul Arts Center

May 4

The Philharmonia Orchestra, led by the Russian master pianist-conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, will perform at Seoul Arts Center. Violin virtuoso Chung Kyung-wha will also return to the Seoul stage after a five-year absence to play with the orchestra. 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.

Korean Chamber Orchestra’s 45th Anniversary Concert

March 16

The Korean Chamber Orchestra, which specializes in Baroque music, will offer a concert celebrating its 45th anniversary. The concert will feature conductor Piotr Borkowski, violinist Kim So-ock, saxophonist Greg Banaszak, oboist Satoki Aoyama, clarinetist Hidemi Mikai, hornist Makoto Kanaboshi and bassoonist Motoko Kawamura. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 150,000 won. Visit www.kco.or.kr or call (02) 592-5728. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

The Great Myth and Mystery of Peruvian Civilization, Inca

National Museum of Korea

Through March 28

Visitors are invited to explore the ancient Peruvian civilization, from the Chavin culture to the Inca Empire, and become immersed in an exotic and mysterious, yet strikingly scientific, world. Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-7862. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Dialogue In The Dark

Vertigo

Open Run

The exhibition “Dialogue In The Dark” offers the public a chance to experience a world without sight. It simulates the everyday life of the visually impaired as the visitors have only a guiding voice and walking stick to carry out different activities in the pitch dark. All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.

Monet to Picasso

Hangaram Art Museum

The exhibition “Monet to Picasso” at Hangaram Art Museum displays masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including works of Monet, Pisaro, Manet, and Van Gogh. All tickets cost 13,000 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.

Dance

UBC’s Swan Lake

Universal Arts Center

March 26- 31

The Universal Ballet Company (UBC) will stage Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet piece “Swan Lake.” Tickets cost from 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.

Todes

Walkerhill Theater, The Walkerhill Hotel

Russian dance group Todes is bringing its energetic performance ― from ballet to break dancing to flamenco ― complete with colorful costumes, stage settings and music. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 300,000 won. Visit www.sheraton-walkerhill.com or call (02) 455-5000. Located at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Shuttle buses are available from Gangbyeon and Gwanghwamun Stations on subways line 2 and 5.

Riverdance

Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

March 3- March 14

Irish dance performance “Riverdance” is coming to Korea for the first time with its original cast. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Pop & Jazz

Lee Seung-hwan

March 5-7

Singer Lee Seung-hwan, known as “the king of live performances,” will hold an encore concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut. Tickets cost from 88,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02)787-3357. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Bobby Kim

KEPCO Art Center

March 12-14

Hip hop/soul vocalist Bobby Kim will hold a concert in Seoul as part of his cross-country tour. The concert will feature a special event for White Day. Tickets range from 77,000 to 99,000 won and couple seats cost 264,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 512-9496. Located near exit 1 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.

SS501 The 1st Asia Tour in Seoul Encore

Gymnastic Stadium, Olympic Park

Feb. 27-28

Boy band SS501 will host an encore concert for fans. The concert is part of their “First Asia Tour-Persona.” Tickets cost from 33,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 511-2740. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Jeff Beck First LiveConcert in Seoul

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

March 20

Guitar legend Jeff Beck will perform in Seoul for the first time this March. He will play hit songs such as “Escape,” “Freeway Jam,” and “Dirty Mind.” Tickets cost from 55,000 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.

Kings of Convenience

April 4

Norwegian indie folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience will perform at Olympic Park this April. The concert will feature their hit songs such as “Stay Out Of Trouble,” “I’d Rather Dance With You,” as well as songs from the latest album, “Declaration Of Dependence.” Tickets cost from 77,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Bob Dylan

March 31

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform in Seoul for the first time. Dylan is famous for such hit songs as “Knocking On Heaven’s Door,” “One More Cup Of Coffee,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” Tickets cost from 66,000 to 198,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Lee So-ra’s ‘The Third Spring’

Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University

April 1-18

Singer Lee So-ra will hold a concert titled “The Third Spring.” She will deliver her hit songs with composer Lee Seung-hwan on the piano and former Gigs member Lee Sang-min on the drums. All tickets cost 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555.

Plays & Musicals

Grease

Through Feb. 28

Musical “Grease” is now on stage at Samsung Hall. This rock ‘n’ roll musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Tickets range from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 2 or 3 of E-dae Station on subway line 2.

Menopause

Yonkang Hall, Doosan Art Center

Through April 4

“Menopause” is on stage at Doosan Art Center with a Korean cast of stars, including Hye Eun-ee, Lee Young-ja and Hong Ji-min. “Menopause” is a comic musical that portrays the challenges and emotions associated with menopause. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 744-4334. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1.

The Phantom of the Opera

Charlotte Theater

Through Aug. 8

This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is one of the world’s best-selling Broadway hits and has prompted huge growth in the Korean musical industry. The show has come back to Seoul after eight years. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.

Burn the Floor

April 2-7

Broadway’s dance musical “Burn the Floor” will return to Seoul. It will feature 20 award-winning dancers who have actually competed against each other in dance competitions. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Take Care of My Mom

M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Through March 23

Written by celebrated author Shin Kyung-sook, the book that recently set a record by selling 1.2 million copies has been produced as a play. Tickets range from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 577-1987. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

All That Jazz

Blue Theater, Chungmu Art Hall

Through April 25

Based on the American musical by Bob Fosse, this Korean version is introduced by Oh un-sung, who is the former director of “Miss Saigon.” The musical will contain unique jazz choreography and music that will capture audiences’ attention. Tickets range from 35,000 to 45,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3025. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Miss Saigon

Aram Theater, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex

March 13- April 4

One of the world’s most beloved musicals, “Miss Saigon,” will be put on stage in Korea for the first time in four years. Set in the 1970s Saigon during the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is a tragic tale of a woman abandoned by her American lover. Tickets range from 17,600 to 79,200 won during the preview session (March 13-19) and 22,000 to 99,000 won from March 20 to April 4. Call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.

Chicago

Opera House, Seongnam Art Center

The timeless hit musical “Chicago” is on stage in Seoul again, featuring a cast of stars including In Soon-ee, Ock Joo-hyun, Choi Jung-won and Nam Kyung-joo. Tickets range from 40,000 to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

Yi

Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Feb. 27- March 21

Seoul Arts Center presents Korean play “Yi,” which is better known for its film version, “The King and the Clown.” Yi is about a tyrant king of the Joseon Kingdom Yeonsan and his favorite court jester Gong-gil. Tickets range from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Hedwig

KT & G Sangsang Madang

The musical revolves around Hedwig, an East German transgendered rock musician, who chases after an ex-lover who plagiarized “her” songs. Tickets cost from 45,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 2 of Samseong Station on subway line 2.

Forever Tango

March 16-28

The Broadway musical “Forever Tango” makes its way to Korea in March with its original cast. The musical will feature world-class tango dancers led by orchestra director Victor Lavallen. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Legally Blonde

COEX Artium

The Amanda Brown novel that inspired the hit film of the same name comes to life as a musical. Korean fans can enjoy the Asian premiere of the show. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.

Traditional Play “Ipchun Daegil”

Chungmu Art Hall presents a traditional play “Sandaehee: Ipchun Daegil” to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The play will feature a Korean mask drama (Sandae Noreum), tightrope act (Jultagi), and Pansori with the theme of Ipchun daegil, which means great luck for the onset of spring. For more information call (02)2330-6624. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.