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Classical Concerts

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 www.artgy.or.kr.

Sumi Jo

Seoul Arts Center*

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 “Vergnugen und Lust” and Chabrier’s “Espana.” Tickets cost from 50,000 to 150,000. For more information, call (02) 3461-0976 or visit

www.sac.or.kr.

Tonhalle Orchester Zurich will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on April 21. / Courtesy of Vincero

Tonhalle Orchester Zurich

April 21

Zurich-based orchestra company Tonhalle Orchester Zurich, led by David Zinman, will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on April 21. The company will perform Brahms’s “Symphony No.4 in E minor Op. 98,” Beethoven’s “Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus Op.43” and “Violin Concerto in D major.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 240,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

Natalie Dessay

April 22

French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul April 22. Dessay will sing Brahms’s “Lerchengsang Op. 70,” Duparc’s “Extase” and Strauss’s “Die Nacht.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 160,000 won. For more information, call (02) 547-5694 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Sound of Taiwan’

National Theater of Korea

April 25

The National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan will perform with theNational Orchestra of Korea will perform at the National Theater of Korea April 25. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2280-4114 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.

Big Tickets

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 www.interpark.com.

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 cost 77,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.interpark.com.

Lee Sun-hee

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

April 19-20

Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee is to give a concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut. She will sing songs including in her new album, “Serendipty” and her hits such as “To J” and “The Girl’s Prayer.” Tickets cost from 77,000 to 154,000 won. For more information, call (02) 549-9022 or visit www.interpark.com.

Paul McCartney

Jamsil Olympic Stadium

May 28

Paul McCartney, the former Beatles member, will perform his first concert in Korea at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul May 28. McCartney will perform tracks from “New,” his latest album released last year, as well as songs from his career with the Beatles and as a solo artist. Tickets cost 55,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, call (02) 332-3277 or visit www.interpark.com.

Museums

‘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 www.museum.seoul.kr.

‘New Acquisitions of Asian Art’

National Museum of Korea

Through June 22

The exhibition displays 66 artifacts from various parts of Asia including China, Japan, India and Southeast Asian countries at the National Museum of Korea through June 22. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘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.

‘Ancient Civilization in Vietnam, the Early Morning in Red River’

Through June 29

The National Museum of Korea displays Bronze Age artifacts in Vietnam with help from the Museum of Vietnamese History through June 29. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9455 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

Pop & Jazz

Lee Juck

Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University

Through April 20

Popular Singer-songwriter Lee Juck will perform at the 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 www.interpark.com.

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, visit www.snart.or.kr.

CNBLUE

Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Heartthrob pop rock band CNBLUE will perform at Jamsil Indoor Stadium, southern Seoul April 19-20 to promote their recently released album “Can’t Stop.” Located near exit 6 or 7 of Sports Complex Station, subway line 2. Tickets are 66,000 to 99,000 won.

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 www.interpark.com.

Giovanni Mirabassi

Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea

May 21

Paris-based Italian jazz pianist Giovanni Mirabassi will perform at the Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea May 21. Mirabassi is well known to Korean fans for his music in the Japanese animation movie “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Located near exit 3 of City Hall Station, subway line 1. Tickets cost 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 941-1150 or visit www.interpark.com.

Sung Si-kyung

Amphitheater, Yonsei University

May 24-25

Singer and songwriter Sung Si-kyung, who has become famous for his signature ballads, will perform at Yonsei University’s open-air theater. Sung will sing his hits, including “The Road to Me,” “You Touched My Heart,” “Hee Jae” and “On the Street.” Located near exit 2 or 3 of Sinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 66,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 452-9802 or visit www.interpark.com.

Plays & Musicals

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

April 25-27

British theater company Bristol Old Vic’s production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will be staged at the National Theater of Korea April 25-27 in assoication with South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 40,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2280-4114 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.

‘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 www.wickedthemusical.co.kr.

‘Le Roi Soleil’

Blue Square

Through June 1

The Korean production of famous French musical “Le Roi Soleil,” based on the life of Louis XIV, will be staged at the Blue Square in Yongsan through June 1. Actor Ahn Jae-wook and Shin Sung-rok will alternate in the role of Louis XIV. Actresses Kim So-hyun and Yoon Gong-ju will feature Francoise, second wife of Louis XIV. Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets are 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1591 or visit www.leroisoleil.co.kr.

‘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 www.cmah.or.kr.

‘Seopyeonje’

Universal Arts Center

Through May 11

Musical rendition of “Seopyeonje,” a theatrical interpretation of Lee Cheong-jun’s 1976 novel of the same name, portrays life and bitter sorrow of pansori or traditional Korean narrative song singers. Located near exit 4 of Achasan Station, subway line 5. Tickets are 50,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, call 1577-3363 or visit www.musicalspj.com.

Dance

Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen will perform “Vortex” at the National Theater of Korea through April 19. / Courtesy of National Theater of Korea

‘Vortex’

Through April 19

Prominent Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen will perform his new work, “Vortex,” at the National Theater of Korea April 16-19. Located near exit 6 of Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2280-4114 or visit www.ntok.go.kr.

‘Multiplicity’

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 www.lgart.com.