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Chung Myung-whun & Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Jan. 5

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra led by renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun will hold a new year’s concert at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul on Jan. 5. The program includes Beethoven’s “Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano, Op. 56” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6 ‘Pathetique’.” Tickets cost 10,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1210 or visit www.seoulphil.or.kr.

Gustavo Dudamel & LA Philharmonic

Seoul Arts Center*

March 25-26

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra led by renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will hold its first concert in Korea at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from March 25 to 26. They will perform Gustav Mahler's "Symphony No. 6 in A Minor (Tragic)," John Adams's "City Noir," and Antonn Dvork's "Symphony No. 9 From the New World." Tickets cost 50,000 to 340,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6303-1977 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Schubert for Two'

Feb. 28

Violinist Kim Su-yoen and pianist Lim Dong-hyek will hold a concert to promote their upcoming collaborative album, "Schubert for Two," at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 28. The program includes "Fantasia in C Major, D. 934," "Sonata for Violin & Piano in A Major, D. 574" and "Rondo Brillant in B Minor, D. 895." Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8879-8485 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

Hilary Hhan

Jan. 20

American violinist Hilary Hhan will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 20. / Courtesy of Mast Media

Grammy-winning American violinist Hilary Hhan will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 20. She will play R. Schumann's "Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105," C. Debussy's "Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140" and J. S. Bach's "Partita for Solo Violin No. 3 in E Major." Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-2512 or visit www.mastmedia.co.kr.

Michael Buble

Jamsil Stadium*

Feb. 4

World-famous jazz pop vocalist and singer-songwriter Michael Buble will hold a solo concert in Korea as part of his first Asia tour, at Jamsil Stadium in southern Seoul on Feb. 4. Some of his timeless hit songs including "Home" and "Everything" will be performed. Tickets cost 99,000 to 253,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

Art Garfunkel

Jamsil Stadium

Feb. 14

Art Garfunkel, legendary singer-songwriter of folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, will hold his very first solo concert in Korea at Jamsil Stadium on Feb. 14. He will perform his solo works and also songs of Simon & Garfunkel such as "The Sound Of Silence," "Scarborough Fair," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Located near exit 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 99,000 to 176,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6925-3627 or visit www.lottecard.co.kr.

Cyndi Lauper

Olympic Park*

Jan. 23-24

Iconic American pop singer, songwriter, and actress Cyndi Lauper will hold a solo concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of her debut, at Olympic Park from Jan. 23 to 24. She will sing numerous songs including smash hits from her legendary 1983 debut album, "She's So Unusual," such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," and "She Bop." Tickets cost 66,000 to 165,000 won. For more information, call 1644-1118 or visit www.yescoment.com.

‘Treasures from the Ryukyu Kingdom’

The National Palace Museum of Korea

Through Feb. 8

The National Palace Museum of Korea holds a special exhibition, “Treasures from the Ryukyu Kingdom: The Splendid History of Okinawa” through Feb. 8. Around 200 relics of old Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879) including royal garments, royal crowns and ceremonial receptacles are showcased. Located near exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 3701-7500 or visit www.gogung.go.kr.

‘Collecting Asian Objects in Colonial Korea'

National Museum of Korea

Through Jan. 11

The National Museum of Korea features some 200 artifacts of Asian countries that the Museum of Japanese Government-General of Korea collected when Korea was under Japanese rule for 35 years from 1910-1945 through Jan. 11. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4 or Jungang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2077-9553 or visit www.musuem.go.kr.

Ed Sheeran

March 8

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will hold his first solo concert in Korea at Olympic Park in southern Seoul on March 8. He will perform songs from his first and second studio albums including “The A Team,” “You Need Me, I don’t Need You,” “Give Me Love” and “One.” Tickets cost 121,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.edsheeran.com.

How to Dress Well

Rolling Hall

Feb. 20

American post R&B and electronic singer-songwriter Tom Krell, also known by his stage name “How to Dress Well,” will hold a concert at Rolling Hall on Feb. 20. Korean indie band Hyukoh and singer-songwriter MyQ will also be featured. Located near exit 5 of Hapjeong Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (010) 4918-4394 or visit mysameink.com.

Sam Ock

Yes24 Muvhall

Jan. 17

Korean-American R&B, hip-hop, and jazz artist Sam Ock will perform at Yes24 Muvhall on Jan. 17. / Courtesy of Sena Korea

Rising R&B, hip-hop and jazz artist Sam Ock will hold his first solo concert in Korea at Yes24 Muvhall on Jan. 17. He will sing songs from his upcoming new album, "Grey." Located near exit 3 of Hapjeong Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 66,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, call (02) 552-2505 or visit muvhall.or.kr.

‘Once'

Through March 29

A Korean adaptation of a musical based on the 2006 box-office hit of the same title "Once" is staged at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul through March 29. Some well-known musical numbers including "Falling Slowly," "Leave," "If You Want Me," and "Gold" will be performed. Singer Yoon Do-hyun will star as the main character, Guy. Tickets cost 60,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 577-1987 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Jekyll & Hyde'

Blue Square

Through Apr. 5

A Korean production of a musical thriller based on the novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson will be staged at Blue Square through Apr. 5, celebrating its 10th Anniversary on Korean stage. Renowned actor-turned-musical singer Jo Seung-woo will star as Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde. Composer Frank Wildhorn's original musical scores will be played. Located near exit 2 of Hangangjin Station on subway line 6. Tickets cost 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1588-5212 or visit www.odmusical.com.

‘Marie Antoinette'

Charlotte Theater

Through Feb. 1

The Korean rendition of the musical "Marie Antoinette" is staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul through Feb. 1. Based on the novel "Queen Marie Antoinette" by Shusaku Endo, the musical portrays the dramatic and scandalous life of the last queen of France. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Antoinette. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil station on subway line 2 and 8. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-6478 or visit www.charlottetheater.co.kr.

‘Giselle’

March 26-29

The Korean National Ballet led by renowned ballerina and director Kang Sue-jin will perform “Giselle” from March 26 through 29. / Courtesy of the Korean National Ballet

The Korean National Ballet led by renowned ballerina and director Kang Sue-jin will perform “Giselle,” a romantic ballet inspired by Heinrich Heine’s prose passage and Victor Hugo’s poem “Fantomes,” at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from March 26 to 29. Composed of two acts, the story revolves around an innocent peasant girl Giselle who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover betrayed and killed. Tickets cost 5,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 587-6181 or visit www.kballet.org.