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‘CANTO ANTIGO’

Seoul Arts Center*

Feb. 14

Violinist Shin Zia will hold a special concert to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 14. The concert consists of two parts. In part 1, guitar duo Lee Sung-ou and Oliver Fartach Naini will play together, and in part 2, Ditto Strings will perform. The program includes songs from her newly released album, “Canto Antigo,” Piazzolla’s “Oblivion,” and “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

Gustavo Dudamel & LA Philharmonic

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.

HJ Lim

Feb. 4, 2015

French-Korean pianist HJ Lim will hold a solo recital at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 4. / Courtesy of Sheila Rock

French-Korean rising pianist HJ Lim will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 4, next year. The program will include L. V. Beethoven's "Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 Moonlight," J. S. Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Prelude & Fugue No. 1-No.8," and S. Rachmaninoff's "Etude-Tableaux." Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3183 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Vienna Waltz Orchestra'

Jan. 19, 2015

The Vienna Waltz Orchestra led by conductor Sandro Culturello will perform at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Jan. 19, next year. Soprano Bettina Schweiger and Vienna Waltz Ensemble will perform J. Strauss II's "Wiener Blut Waltzer Op. 354," "Overture" of Operatta "Die Fledermaus," J. Brahms's "Hungarian Dance No. 5" and E. Strauss's "Mit Vergnugen Polka Schnell, Op. 228." Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3463-2466 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

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

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 is holding 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 is featuring 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.

Bobby McFerrin

LG Arts Center*

March 10-11

French-Korean pianist HJ Lim will hold a solo recital at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 4. / Courtesy of Sheila Rock

Ten-time Grammy Award-winning American jazz and classical vocalist and conductor Bobby McFerrin will hold a solo concert in Korea at LG Arts Center from March 10 through 11. He will sing songs from his album released in 2013, “Sprityouall,” which holds reinterpretations of African-American spiritual and folk songs, and some of his hit songs including 1988’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Tickets cost 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.

‘Voice to Voice’

Korea University Gymnasium

Jan. 10

A collaborative concert by Korean singers, titled “Voice to Voice,” will be held at the Korea University Gymnasium on Jan. 10. Singers Kim Tae-woo, Baek Ji-young, and Hong Kyung-min are among the highlighted acts. Located near exit 1 of Anam Station on subway line 6. Tickets cost 88,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 1599-0701 or visit www.psent.co.kr.

Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather

Yonsei University Auditorium

Jan. 23, 2015

A Joint concert featuring jazz guitarist Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather, vocal and guitarist of the American rock band Toto will be held at Yonsei University Auditorium on Jan. 23, next year. Located near exit 2 of Shinchon Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 55,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8887-3471 or visit www.unicoms.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

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.

‘Notre Dame de Paris’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Jan. 15 to Feb. 27

French musical “Notre Dame de Paris” will be staged by the original French team at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Seoul from Jan. 15 to Feb. 27. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same title, the story revolves around a hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame Quasimodo and beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. Tickets cost 60,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-6236 or visit www.mastent.co.kr.

‘Gone with the Wind’

Through Feb. 15

A Korean rendition of a French musical based on Margaret Mitchell’s best-selling novel of the same title “Gone with the Wind” will be staged at Seoul Arts Center through Feb. 15. Set during the American Civil War, Scarlett O’Hara, a spoiled girl from a wealthy family, falls hopelessly in love with a married man, Rhett Butler. Actor-turned-musical actor Joo Jin-mo stars as Rhett Butler, and singer-turned-musical actress Bada will star as Scarlett O’Hara. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-3363 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Once'

Through March 29

A Korean adaptation of a musical “Once” will be staged at Seoul Arts Center through March 29. / Courtesy of Seensee Company

A Korean adaptation of a musical based on the 2006 box-office hit of the same title "Once" is being 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

A 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," 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.