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Classical Concerts
Joy of Strings
Seoul Arts Center*
May 10
Joy of Strings, a Korean classical music ensemble led by art director and violinist Lee Sung-ju, will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on May 10 with soprano Ahn Soo-kyung. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3471-6686 or visit www.sac.or.kr
Soliall Philharmonic Orchestra
May 12
The Soliall Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul May 12. They will play Mendelssohn’s “The Fingal’s Cave Hebrides,” Bishop’s “Lo, Here the Gentle Lark” and Strauss II’s “Fruhlingsstimmen, Op. 410.” Tickets cost 20,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 586-0945 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
‘Green Concert’
Seoul Arts Center
May 17
The M4one Chamber Ensemble will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul May 17. Tickets cost 20,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3150 or www.sac.or.kr.
‘Trio Ludwig Concert’
LG Arts Center*
May 29
The Ludwig Trio, comprised of pianist Lim Hyo-sun, violinist Abel Tomas and cellist Arnau Tomas, will perform at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul May 29. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit
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Russian pianist Vladimir Sverdlov-Ashkenazy will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on May 13. / Courtesy of Youngeum Arts Management
‘Chopin Piano Concerto Concert’
May 13
Russian classical pianists Peter Ovcharov and Vladimir Sverdlov-Ashkenazy will perform to commemorate the 50th year of famed Russian pianist Heinrich Neuhaus’s death at the Seoul Arts Center May 13 with the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Yury Tkachenko. Tickets cost 40,000 to 160,000 won. For more information, call (02) 581-5404 or visit www.jyoungeum.com.
‘Anderson & Roe Piano Fantasy 2014’
May 24
Piano duo Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Roe will perform at the LG Arts Center in southern on Seoul May 24. They will play Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No.6 in D major kv 284,” Saens’s “The Swan” and Bizet’s “Carmen Fantasy for Two Pianos.” Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call 070-8879-8485 or visit www.lgart.com.
Ivry Gitlis
LG Arts Center
May 25
Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis will perform at the LG Arts Center on May 25. The renowned musician, who has performed with the world’s most renowned orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic and Vienna Philharmonic, will perform compositions by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Paganini. Tickets cost 50,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.
Mikhail Pletnev
June 1
Russian pianist Mikhail Pletnev will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul June 1. He will perform Bach’s “English Suite,” Schubert’s “Piano Sonata No.4 Op. 164” and Scriabin’s “24 Preludes.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3183 or visit www.sac.or.kr.
Big Tickets
Paul McCartney
Jamsil Olympic Stadium
May 28
Paul McCartney, the former Beatles member, will perform his first concert in Korea hold at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in southern Seoul May 28. McCartney will perform tracks on “New,” his latest album released last year, as well as songs from his career with the Beatles and as a solo artist. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, call (02) 332-3277 or visit www.interpark.com.
Lee So-ra
Blue Square
June 19-29
Veteran pop singer Lee So-ra will perform at the Blue Square in Yongsan, Seoul on June 19-29 in promoting her new album, “8.” Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.intepark.com.
Museums
‘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 Vietnam National Museum of History through June 29. Admissoin 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.
Pop & Jazz
Lyn
Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University
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.
‘All That Jazz’
May 18
Clarinetist Romain Guyot and cellist Edward Arron will perform at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul May 18. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.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.
Lee Min-woo
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park*
May 24-25
Singer Lee Min-woo, also known as M and a member of K-pop group Shinhwa, will perform at the Olympic Park May 24-25 in promoting his new solo album, “M+TEN.” Tickets cost 99,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.interpark.com.
Sung Si-kyung
Amphitheater, Yonsei University
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,” “Hui 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.
Jo Sung-mo
May 31
Singer Jo Sung-mo will hold a concert at the Blue Square in Yongsan, Seoul on May 31. Located near exit 2 and 3 of Hangangjin Station, subway line 6. Tickets cost 99,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1591 or www.bluesquare.kr.
The One
Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park*
June 6-7
Pop vocalist The One will perform at the Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park, in southern Seoul on June 6 and 7 to promote his 5th album. Tickets cost 77,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3143-5156 or visit www.interpark.com.
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Singer IU will perform at the Mary Hall, Sogang University, in Seoul from May 22 to June 1. / Courtesy of Fortune Entertainment
IU
Mary Hall, Sogang University
May 22-June 1
Singer IU will perform at Sogang University in Seoul from May 22 to June 1 in a bid to promote her upcoming new album. Located near exit 6 of Sinchon Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, call (02) 796-1383 or visit www.interpark.com.
Plays & Musicals
‘Garden Balsam’
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*
Through May 11
The Seoul Metropolitan Theatre company’s play “Garden Balsam,” which depicts the experiences of comfort women during the Japanese colonial rule, is being staged at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts through May 11. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1114, or visit www.sejongpac.or.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, visit
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“A Piece of Mother and Fatherland” will be staged at the LG Arts Center on May 16-17. / Courtesy of LG Arts Center
‘A Piece on Mother and Fatherland’
May 16-17
Prominent Polish director Jan Klata’s play “A Piece on Mother and Fatherland,” that depicts the life stories of a Jewish mother who survived the Holocaust and her daughter, will be staged at the LG Arts Center May 16-17. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.
‘Le Roi Soleil’
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.
Dance
‘Dancing Scarecrow’
May 28-June1
The Seoul Metropolitan Dance company will perform “Dancing Scarecrow,” depicting a fictional fight between conservationist scarecrows and property developers, at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts May 28- June 1. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1114 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.
‘Panorama’
May 31-June 1
France choreographer and art director Philippe Decoufle’s work “Panorma,” that links together highlights from his repertory for the past 30 years, will be staged at the LG Arts Center from May 31 to June 1. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.