AROUND TOWN
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Classical Concerts
Evgeny Kissin
Seoul Arts Center*
March 30
The immensely popular pianist Evgeny Kissin will perform Schubert’s “Piano Sonata No. 17,” Scriabin’s “Sonata No. 2” and “Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes” at the Seoul Arts Center on March 30. Tickets cost 60,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5255 or visit
‘11 a.m. Concert’
April 10
Gangnam Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Bae Jong-hun, will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on April 10 with violinist Kim Hyun-mi and bassoonist Lee Min-ho. They will play Mozart’s “Opera Le Nozze di Figaro,” Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21” and Weber’s “Concerto for Bassoon in F Major, Op. 75.” Tickets cost 20,000 to 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit
‘Singing 100 Years of Folk Songs’
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
April 12
The Seoul Metropolitan Junior Chorus will sing folk songs composed by Korean composers including Lee Young-jo, Shin Dong-il, Kim Myung-ja, Ryu Geon-ju and Ahn hyo-young at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul on April 12. Tickets cost 25,000 won for all seats. For more information, call (02) 399-1114 or visit
GAIA Quartet
April 15
GAIA Quartet, consisting of violinist Jung Ji-hye, Choe Hye-sung, Violist Kim Seong-eun and Cellist Park Eun-joo, will perform at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts April 15. Tickets are 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 717-7012 or visit
Ian Bostridge
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center*
April 19
Grammy-nominated British tenor Ian Bostridge will perform with pianist Julius Drake at the Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center on April 19. Bostridge will sing Schumann’s “Dein Angesicht Op. 127 No.2,” “Liederkreis Op. 2” and “Dichterliebe Op. 48.” Tickets are 20,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 1577-7766 or visit
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Soprano Sumi Jo will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on April 20. / Korea Times file
Sumi Jo
April 20
Soprano Sumi Jo will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul April 20. Jo will sing Purcell’s “Music for a while,” Bach’s “Vergnügen und Lust” and Chabrier’s “España.” Tickets are from 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3461-0976 or visit
Kim Joo-hyun
April 24
Clarinetist Kim Joo-hyun will perform at the Seoul Arts Center April 24. Tickets are 20,000 won for all seats. For more information, call (02) 586-0945 or visit
Big Tickets
Bruno Mars
Gymnastics Gymnasium, Olympic Park*
April 8
Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars will perform at the Gymnastics Gymnasium of Olympic Park in Seoul on April 8. He will sing his hits including “Just the Way You Are,” “Grenade” and “The Lazy Song.” Tickets cost 99,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3141-3488 or visit
John Mayer
Jamsil Subsidiary Stadium
May 6
American singer-songwriter John Mayer will perform in Korea for the first time on May 6. Since debuting in 2001 with his first album, “Room for Squares,” Mayer has sold more than 20 million albums and won seven career Grammy awards. Located near exit 6 and 7 of Sports Complex Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 110,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3141-3488 or visit
Shin Seung-hun
LG Arts Center*
May 6-11
Singer-songwriter Shin Seung-hun will perform at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul May 6-11. He has been one of the most popular pop music acts in Korea since his 1990 debut, with hits like “I Believe” and “Invisible Love.” Tickets are 77,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit
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Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee will hold a concert to promote her newly released 15th studio album, “Serendipity,” at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Seoul on April 19-20. Yonhap
Lee Sun-hee
April 19-20
Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee is to give a concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut. Lee will sing songs included in her new album, “Serendipity” and her hits such as “To J” and “The Girl’s Prayer.” Tickets are from 77,000 to 154,000 won. For more information, call (02) 549-9022 or visit
Museums
‘Hoping and Hoping’
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Through March 28
The special exhibition put on in collaboration with the National Folk Museum of Korea features a variety of traditional genres, including paintings of longevity symbols, household items covered by fortune patterns and folklore. Located near exit 10 of Sookmyung Women’s University Station, subway line 4. For more information, call (02) 710-9133 or visit museum.sookmyung.ac.kr.
‘A New Collection of Asian Art’
National Museum of Korea
Through June 22
The National Museum of Korea exhibits 60 new works from young artists in Asian countries such as India, China and Japan through June 22. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552 or visit
‘The Republic of Apartments’
Seoul Museum of History
Through May 6
The Seoul Museum of History features photos depicting people living in apartments, the most common type of housing in Korea, through May 6. Admission is free. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. For more information, call (02) 724-0274 or visit
‘Cheonmachong, the royal tomb of Silla’
Gyeongju National Museum
The Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is displaying 1,600 artifacts excavated from Cheonmachong, one of royal tombs in ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) through June 22. For more information, call (054) 740-7533 or visit gyeongju.museum.go.kr.
Pop & Jazz
Fred Hersch Trio
Mapo Arts Center
April 4
Fred Hersch Trio, comprised of American jazz pianist Fred Hersch, bassist John Hebert and drummer Eric McPherson, will perform at the Mapo Arts Center in Seoul April 4. Located near exit 2 of Daeheung Station, subway line 6. Tickets are 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 941-1150 or visit
Song Young-joo
Club Auteur
March 28-29
New York-based jazz pianist Song Young-joo will perform at the Club Auteur in Hongdae in western Seoul, on March 28-29. She will perform some of her songs from her recently released 6th album, “Between.” Located near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station, subway line 2. Tickets are 30,000 to 35,000 won. For more information, call (02) 941-1150.
Jang Ki-ha and the Faces & Zainichi Funk
Blue Square
Rock band Jang Ki-ha and the Faces will perform together with Tokyo-based funk band Zainichi Funk at the Blue Square in Yongsan on April 19. Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 55,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit
Naturally 7
Seongnam Arts Center*
April 18-19
American a capella group Naturally 7 will perform at the Seongnam Arts Center on April 18-19. Tickets cost 44,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, call (031) 738-8000 or visit
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Singer-songwriter Lee Juck will perform at Ewha Womans University in Seoul from April 4 to 20. / Korea Times file
Lee Juck
Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University
April 4-20
Popular Singer-songwriter Lee Juck will perform at Ewha Womans University April 4-20. Lee, who released his fifth solo album “The Meaning of Solitude” in November, will sing his hits including “I’m Fortunate,” “Lefty,” “Snail” and “Running the Sky.” Located near exit 2 or 3 of Ewha Womans University Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For mor information, call (02) 541-7110 or visit
Lyn
May 17
Singer Lyn will perform at Ewha Womans University on May 17. She will sing her hits, including “Me Myself,” “Blue In You” and “But We Loved.” Located near exit 2 or 3 of Ewha Womans University Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 77,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit
Plays & Musicals
‘Wicked’
Charlotte Theater
Open Run
The Korean rendition of Broadway hit musical “Wicked” will be staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Elphaba. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station, subway lines 2 and 8. Tickets are 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-3363 or visit
‘Vincent van Gogh’
Chungmu Art Hall
Through April 27
The musical based on Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh will be staged at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul through April 27. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 588-7708 or visit
‘The Three Musketeers’
Through March 30
The musical, based on the Alexandre Dumas’ novel, is on stage at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts through March 30. Shin Sung-woo, Yoo Jun-sang and Lee Gun-myung, will alternate in the role of Athos, one of the musketeers. Tickets cost 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit
Dance
‘Sachoom’
Sachoom Theater
Through March 31
Sachoom, an original Korean dance performance, comprised of diverse kinds of dance moves ranging from hip-hop and modern to traditional, is being staged at the Sachoom Theater in Seoul through March 31. Located near exit 5 of Jongno3-ga, subway line 1 and 3. Tickets cost 25,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3676-7616 or visit
‘Multiplicity’
April 25-27
The Universal Ballet Company will perform the renowned Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato’s work “Multiplicity” at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul April 25-27. The choreographic reflection is inspired by the music and life of Johann Sebastian Bach. Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit
‘Swan Lake’
April 10-13
The Korea National Ballet Company will perform “Swan Lake” at the Seoul Arts Center April 10-13. Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette’s marriage promise is broken when an evil genius attempts to destroy their love. Tickets cost 5,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 587-6181 or visit