The 642nd Concert of the KBS Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
March 26
KBS Symphony Orchestra will offer its 642nd subscription concert with KBS’s principal conductor Moshe Atzmon and Russian pianist Boris Petrushansky. The concert will feature Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, Op. 30,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op. 64.” Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 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.
Spring Feast
March 27
Seoul Arts Center will hold a spring concert with the Eurasian Philharmonic Orchestra, led by renowned conductor Geum Nan-sae. The concert will feature the overture from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” and Dvorak’s “Symphony No.8 in G major, Op. 88." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3473-8744. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
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.
Sumi Jo’s ‘Ich Liebe Dich’
March 28
Celebrated soprano Sumi Jo will bring her interpretation of German folksongs to Korean fans, with members of the Deutsche Philharmonie Merck. Tickets cost from 80,000 to 170,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 398-8761~5. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Boris Berezovsky’s Piano Recital
April 27
Boris Berezovsky, known as “the heir of Russian pianism,” will give a recital. He will play waltzes and mazurkas by Chopin, and sonatas and “Mephisto” waltzes by Liszt. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-3183. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
LIBERA’s 3rd Concert In Korea
Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
April 11
Best known for their angel voices, the non-profit all-boy choir will hold its third concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Ensemble TIMF
Hoam Art Hall
April 2
Ensemble TIMF (Tongyeong International Music Festival) will perform at the Hoam Art Hall. The program will feature the works of Isang Yun and Schubert. All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 9 of Seoul City Hall Station on subway lines 1 and 2.
Martha Argerich & Chung Myung-whun
April 9
One of the greatest living pianists, Martha Argerich, will perform with maestro Chung Myung-whun. The concert will feature Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances Nos. 4 & 5,” Schumann’s “Piano Concerto in A major, Op. 54" and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No.6 in B minor, Op. 74." Tickets cost from 60,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 547-5694. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Andsnes & Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra will perform in Korea with renowned Norwegian pianist and conductor Leif Ove Andsnes. The concert will feature Mozart’s "Piano Concertos Nos. 23 & 24," “Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385" and Grieg’s “Holberg Suite.” Tickets cost from 50,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-3183. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
‘Shall We Dance?’
Concert Hall, Seongnam Arts Center
March 30
Seongnam Arts Center presents a spring concert titled “Shall We Dance?” with the Universal Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert will feature works of Tchaikovsky, Weber, Strauss, Smetana and Borodin. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8117. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Alexandre Tharaud & Jean-Guihen Queyras Duo
LG Arts Center
March 23
Celebrated French duo of pianist Alexandre Tharaud and cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras is coming to Korea. The duo will play Francis Poulenc’s “Serenade,” Claude Debussy’s “Nocturne and Scherzo, L82” and Henri Dutilleux’s “Three 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.
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 including “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 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.
Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
May 23
World-renowned Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Seoul this May with conductor Yuri Simonov and pianist Konstantin Scherbakov. The concert will feature M.I. Glinka’s “Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture,” Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, Op.30," and R. Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34." Tickets cost from 50,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3463-2466. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Bob Dylan
Gymnastic Stadium, Olympic Park
March 31
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform in Seoul for the first time. 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.
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 interactive exhibition “Dialogue In The Dark” offers the public a world without sight. It creates 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 darkness. Tickets cost 30,000 won for adults and 20,000 won for children. 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.
Forever Tango
Grand Hall, Chungmu Art Hall
Enjoy an evening of passionate tango and music. The globe-trotting performance features premiere tango dancers and an 11-member tango band, led by Victor Lavallen, for famous tunes such as “Libertango.” 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.
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.
Tune
April 9-10
LG Arts Center presents a Korean traditional and contemporary dance performance, “Tune.” The performance is composed of three stages with different themes, where the masters of traditional dance and contemporary dance artists will perform together. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Patty Kim
April 9-11
Veteran singer Patty Kim will hold a concert titled “Passion” this April. It is part of her cross-country tour. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 518-8586. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Lee So-ra’s ‘The Third Spring’
Samsung Hall, Ewha Woman’s University
April 1-18
Korean singer Lee So-ra will hold a concert titled “The Third Spring” this April. 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.
The Great Moment Season 1
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
Marking the first season of “The Great Moment Concert,” top Korean musicians, including Wheesung, Leessang, Jeong-in and Lee Young-hyun will perform together. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-4992. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Jeff Beck First Live In Seoul
March 20
Guitar legend Jeff Beck will perform in Seoul for the first time this month. He is known for 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 group is known for their hit numbers such as “Stay Out Of Trouble” and “I’d Rather Dance With You.” Their latest album, “Declaration Of Dependence,” was released in 2009. 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.
Gary Moore Live in Seoul
Fencing Stadium, Olympic Park
April 30
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore, known for hit songs such as “Still Got The Blues,” and “Parisienne Walkways,” will hold his first concert in Seoul this April. Tickets cost from 88,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Brothers Were Brave
Coex Artium
April 1-June 20
The Korean musical “Brothers Were Brave” will be performed this April with a brand-new cast of stars, including Hong Rok-gi, Lee Ji-hoon, Kim Jae-man, and Onew from SHINee. The musical is about two brothers Suk-bong and Ju-bong trying to receive their deceased father’s inheritance. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.intepark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
Menopause
Yonkang Hall, Doosan Art Center
Through April 4
The musical “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. The comedy portrays the worries and experiences of women who go through the change of life. 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 this April. 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, visit 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 will be 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, 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
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.
All Shook Up
Hanjeon Art Center
March 27-June 20
The Korean version of the Broadway musical “All Shook Up,” which was inspired by the hit songs of Elvis Presley, will go on stage at Hanjeon Art Center. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 1 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.
Yi
Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center
Through March 21
Seoul Arts Center presents the Korean play “Yi,” which is better known for its film version “King and the Clown.” Yi is about a tyrant king of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) and his favorite court jester. Tickets range from 40,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Romance Romance
Eda Theater
Through April 18
The Korean version of Broadway musical “Romance Romance” will take the stage in April. The musical is composed of two acts with four actors playing Alfred, Josephine, and their husband and wife. Tickets cost from 45,000 to 55,000 won. Call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Rain Man
Jayu Theater, Seoul Arts Center
Seoul Arts Center presents the Korean theatrical version of the Oscar-winning film “Rain Man.” The musical begins with Charlie taking his younger brother Raymond, who suffers from autism, on a journey to get his inherited money. Two brothers in the musical will be played by real-life brothers Nam Kyung-eup and Kyung-joo, and veteran actors Park Sang-won and Won Ki-joon. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 548-1141. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Monte Cristo
April 21- May 2
Frank Wildhorn’s musical “The Count of Monto Cristo” will be staged in Korea for the first time with a star-studded cast. Celebrated musical stars Ock Joo-hyun, Ryu Jung-han, Shin Sung-rok, Um Ki-joon and Cha Ji-yeon will perform in the Korean rendition. Tickets cost from 60,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6391-6333. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station on subway line 5.