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Asia's ancient Buddhist statues on display in Seoul

Semi-seated “Pensive bodhisattva,” a late 6th century gilt bronze Buddhist sculpture during the Three Kingdom period of Korea is on display at the National Museum of Korea through November 15. / Courtesy of National Museum of KoreaBy Baek Byung-yeul For more than 2,500 years, Buddhism has been widely accepted in many Asian countries, providing spiritual guidance to the people in the region and inspiring the construction of many Buddhist statues.On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the relocation to its present Yongsan site, the state-run National Museum of Korea (NMK) provides a rare glimpse of ancient Buddhist statues created in different Asian countries.Titled “Masterpieces of Early Buddhist Sculpture, 100 BCE-700 CE,” the exhibition features 210 Buddhist statues from India, China, Vietnam, Japan and Korea.“Preaching Buddha,” a 2nd to 3rd century Buddhist statue in Kushan period in India is on display at the National Museum of Korea through November 15. / Courtesy of Museum of Asian Art, Berlin/N

Oct 12, 2015
Asia's ancient Buddhist statues on display in Seoul

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‘Midday Pansori'Sejong Chamber HallOct. 22Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday from September to December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with different themes. The performances aim to draw audiences of all generations featuring reinterpretations of traditional Korean music."BoseongPansoriSugungga "will be held on Oct. 22. "Sugungga" is based on "A Tale of a Rabbit and a Turtle," an ancient story about a turtle's faithfulness to the Dragon King of the Sea. BoseongPansoriSugungga is more focused on the rabbit, which chose the value of life and simple living.Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.‘The Complete Performance of Pansori’KB Haneul Youth TheaterOct. 31“The Complete Performance of Pansori” has been held over 250 times since it was launched over 30 years ago in 1984. More than 70 master singers, including Park Dong-jin, have performed the five surviving stories of “pansori ” for three to nine hours per show. “The Complete Performance of Pansori,” which will be held t

Oct 8, 2015
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JUSSEN BrothersDream Forest Arts CenterOct. 17The Dream Forest Arts Center celebrates its sixth anniversary with the music festival "Piano and Strings" from Oct. 10 to 18. On Oct. 17, the Jussen Brothers (Lucas and Arthur) from the Netherlands will perform. They have performed with world-renowned orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Radio Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Chamber Orchestra. The brothers were selected as young artists of the year by Steinway and Sons in 2013, when they performed for former Dutch Queen Beatrix on her 75th birthday. They held their first performance in Korea at the Seoul Arts Center in 2014. This time, they will perform works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Chopin. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.dfac.or.kr or call (02) 2289-5401.QuatuorEbeneLG Arts Center*Oct. 29 QuatuorEbene, a French string quartet founded in 1999, will hold a concert at the LG Arts Center on Oct. 29.The group, which is comprised of members and long-time friends Raphael Merlin, Pierre Colo

Oct 8, 2015
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 ‘Accompanied by Songs’Uijeongbu Arts CenterOct. 9 The Uijeongbu Arts Center will stage a pansori production by Mun Jae-suk and her students. Mun Jae-suk is the professor at Ewha Womans University, and is designated as intangible cultural asset of gayageum, the Korean zither with twelve strings.“Accompanied by Songs” is the anniversary concert for the 3rd Uijeongbu international Gayageum festival. The performance will include not only Gayageum playing, but also Korean folk song, chorus songs, dancing, and even new songs. Lee Ha-nui, the Korean actress holding the beauty pageant title and daughter of Mun Jae-suk is the honorary ambassador of the play. Tickets cost from 1,000 to 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.uac.or.kr or call 031)828-5841. ‘Midday Pansori’Sejong Chamber HallOct. 22“Midday Pansori” will be held on Oct. 22 at Sejong Chamber Hall./ Courtesy of Sejong Center for the Performing ArtsMidday Pansori is held every third Thursday from September to December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with different

Oct 1, 2015
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 JUSSEN BrothersDream Forest Arts CenterOct. 17Jussen Brothers will perform on Oct. 17 at Dream Forest Arts Center. / Courtesy of Dream Forest Arts CenterThe Dream Forest Arts Center celebrates its sixth anniversary with the music festival “Piano and Strings” from Oct. 10 to 18. On Oct. 17, the Jussen Brothers (Lucas and Arthur) from the Netherlands will perform. They have performed with world-renowned orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Radio Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Chamber Orchestra. The brothers were selected as young artists of the year by Steinway and Sons in 2013, when they performed for former Dutch Queen Beatrix on her 75th birthday. They held their first performance in Korea at the Seoul Arts Center in 2014. This time, they will perform works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Chopin. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.dfac.or.kr or call (02) 2289-5401. Quatuor EbeneLG Arts Center*Oct. 29 Quatuor Ebene, a French string quartet founded in 1999,

Oct 1, 2015
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Club OctagonNonhyeonNear the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The club offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club Globe LoungeItaewonClub Globe Lounge is famous among women looking for a place to throw birthday parties or have a light dinner. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., it serves as a bar, and after 10 p.m., it changes into a club. Every Thursday, Club Globe Lounge has Happy Hour events, providing a buffet for guests. Club Globe Lounge is located near the Hamilton Hotel near exit 2 Itaewon Station, subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 792-1127 or visit globeloungekr.com. Club EvansHongik UniversityClub Evans is a live jazz club nearby Hongik University, and an open stage for emerging jazz artists. / Courtesy of Club EvansClub Evans is a live jazz club, providing a platform ground for emerging jazz artists for the last 10 years. It operates jazz record

Sep 24, 2015
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 Happy Classic by Gum Nan-seNaru Art CenterOct. 2Naru Art Center will hold a classic concert played by Trio Con Spirito and Kim Tae-hyun with an explanation of each piece by conductor Gum Nan-se. Gum Nan-se made his debut by winning the fourth prize at the Karajan Conduction Competition, becoming the first Korean to win at the competition.He had conducted for the KBS Symphony Orchestra and for the Hope Windmill Orchestra, a project of South Korea’s National Red Cross Society that aims to teach Western classical music to North Korean defectors. Trio Con Spirito is a classical musical trio established in 2008 in Berlin.They graduated with the highest honors at Konzert­ examen-Klavier-trio of Stuttgart Musik-hochschule, the prestigious classical music institute in Germany. During their performance, they will play “Sonata” for Saxophone Op. 19 mov.1 by Creston, “Concertino da Camera” mov.1 by Ibert, “Fantasie” by Demersseman, “Czardas” by Monti, Piano Trio Op. 70-1 D-Major “Ghost” by Beethoven and “Peer Gynt

Sep 24, 2015
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Cartoonist sheds light on untold modern Korean history

A scene from “The Story of Nogeun-ri” Courtesy of the artistThis is the fourth in a series of interviews with resident cartoonists of the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency’s Manhwa Business Center. ― ED. Park Gun-woongBy Baek Byung-yeul Famous for his black-and-white drawing technique, cartoonist Park Gun-woong has been recognized for portraying Korea’s untold modern history.Ever since he came into the spotlight with his debut “manhwa,” or comic, “Kkot” (flower) in 2002, which tells the story of an unconverted long-term political prisoner in South Korea, Park has been shedding new light on almost forgotten historical incidents, such as the brutal massacres that occurred during the Korean War (1950-1953).In his 2006 work, “The Story of Nogeun-ri,” Park depicts the tragedy of a family that was engaged in the Nogeun-ri Massacre, in which hundreds of Korean civilians were killed by the U.S. Army during the Korean War.The cartoonist also deals with the “Bodo (National Guidance) League Incident,” in which the

Sep 22, 2015
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Palaces open for free during Chuseok

By Kwon Mee-yooRoyal palaces and other major cultural sites will be open for free during Chuseok or Thanksgiving holiday from Sept. 26 to 29.During the nation’s most celebrated holiday, people visit families and relatives to perform ancestral rites. To celebrate the occasion, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) is offering free admission for four major palaces, the Jongmyo Shrine and royal tombs on the day of Chuseok.Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Deoksugung Palace in the capital of Seoul will be open to the public for free during the national holiday, except for the Huwon Garden on the grounds of Changdeokgung Palace.At Deoksugung Palace, a concert of traditional Korean music will be held from Wednesday to Sunday at 7 p.m. and modernized versions of Korean folk music will be performed at Hamnyeongjeon on Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 p.m.The Jongmyo Shrine is a Confucian shrine dedicated to deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). The UNESCO World Heritage is generally available only for those who made reservatio

Sep 22, 2015

Seoul Ballet Theater to perform with Ballett Basel

Poster for “MOVES” / Courtesy of SBTBy Kwon Ji-younThe Seoul Ballet Theater (SBT) and the Swiss-based Ballett Basel will stage a joint performance at the National Theater of Korea on Oct. 1-2.The SBT said Monday that it has been working with the Ballett Basel on “MOVES,” a series of creative ballets in line with its cultural exchange project. The project celebrates the company’s 20th anniversary.The underlying theme of this year’s “MOVES” is “East Meets West.” The ballet is comprised of three acts ― “Snip Shot,” “Voice in the wind” and “Under the Moonlight.”Richard Wherlock, director and head choreographer of the Ballett Basel, and SBT Artistic Director James Jeon created the ballet with six members of each others’ ballet company. The production will feature classic and contemporary dance moves.“Because I enjoy giving ballet a natural twist, working with the SBT dancers was an exciting experience, as even the slightest of their moves was enough to inspire me,” Wherlo

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