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Classical Concerts

Sonus Cello Ensemble

Nowon Culture and Arts Center

May 17

The Sonus Cello Ensemble will perform at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on May 17. They will play Boccherini’s “La Casa del Diavolo” and Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major K. 488.” Tickets cost 20,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call 010-3519-6544 or visit www.nowonart.kr.

‘2014 Julius & Friends — Mozartiana’

Seoul Arts Center

May 19

Pianist Julius Jeong-won Kim will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on May 19 with violinist Kim Su-yeon, pianist Kim Tae-hyung and Quartet Knecht. Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 070-8879-8485 or visit 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 www.lgart.com.

Ahn Trio

Seoul Arts Center*

May 18

Ahn Trio will perform at the Seoul Arts Center May 18. / Courtesy of Credia

The U.S.-based chamber music group Ahn Trio will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on May 18. Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘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.

Choi Je-ho

June 7

Violinist Choi Je-ho will perform at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 7. He will play Brahms’ “Hungarian Dances No.1,” Vivaldi’s “Spring” from “The Four Seasons” and Kreisler’s “Liebesleid.” Tickets cost 20,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (031) 592-1277 or visit www.naruclassic.com.

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

‘Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati’

National Museum of Korea

Through Oct. 26

The National Museum of Korea presents the thematic exhibition “Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati, Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Hengguk Temple,” which displays the large hanging scrolls used for Buddhist rituals. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9493 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘New Acquisitions of Asian Art’

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 perfrom at the Ewha Womans University on May 17. / Korea Times file

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’

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.

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.

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

‘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.

‘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’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

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.

‘Macbeth’

June 26-27

A ballet version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth” will be staged at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 26 and 27. / Courtesy of Nowon Culture and Arts Center

The Lee Won Guk Ballet Company will perform a ballet version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth” at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center in northern Seoul on June 26 and 27. Tickets cost 20,000 to 30,000 won. Located near exit 3 of Hagye Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 951-3355 or visit www. nowonart.kr.