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Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton ConcertOlympic StadiumJuly 31-Aug. 1 The Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a concert celebrating the immeasurable work of Danny Elfman, the composer behind many of Tim Burton’s most beloved films. Beginning with Burton’s first feature film, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” in 1985, Elfman and Burton have become synonymous with the unparalleled wonders that a successful partnership and collaboration between storytelling and music can produce. In addition to the music, which will be conducted by John Mauceri and feature violinist Sandy Cameron, audiences will be provided with a dizzying visual experience in the form of Burton’s original sketches and storyboards splashed out on the big screen, seamlessly set to the corresponding film scores. Elfman himself will make a special appearance and perform his original score for the classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas” with the orchestra. Ticket prices range from 66,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7098-5060 or vis

Jul 2, 2015
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 The OctagonNonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue 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 VolumeItaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue MoonApgujeong Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club AnswerCheongdam Clu

Jul 2, 2015
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Hong, Kim clash in 'Death Note' musical

In a scene from the musical “Death Note,” staged at Opera House of Seongnam Arts Center, detective L, center, played by Kim Jun-su, confronts Light Yagami, second from right, played by Hong Kwang-ho. / Courtesy of CJeS CultureKang Hong-seok as Death God Ryuk in “Death Note”Park Hye-na as Death God Rem in “Death Note”By Kwon Mee-yooThe musical "Death Note," one of the most highly anticipated theatrical spectacles of the year, has raised its curtain at the Opera House of Seongnam Arts Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, south of Seoul.The show ― featuring music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and book by Ivan Menchell ― is directed by Japanese director Tamiya Kuriyama. It premiered in Tokyo in April, before staging its first licensed production in Korea.The musical is based on the internationally popular Japanese manga series of the same name, written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It revolves around high school student Light Yagami, who picks up a “God of Death” notebook, which enables the user to

Jul 1, 2015
Hong, Kim clash in 'Death Note' musical

Stitching two Koreas together

“Until dawn the chessboard keeps them in its strict confinement with its two colors set at daggers drawn” by Ham Kyung-ah is currently on display at Kukje Gallery in downtown Seoul through July 5. / Courtesy of the artist and Kukje GalleryBy Kwon Mee-yooThe North Korean mass games, known for their impeccable sense of order, are a symbol of totalitarianism. Thousands of people flip colored cards to create various propagandistic images such as Kim Il-sung's portrait among others.Artist Ham Kyung-ah's embroidery series which makes connections between South and North Korean took inspiration from an anonymous boy in the group performance. While watching a German documentary featuring the North Korean mass game, Ham's eyes fell on a boy who stuck his head out during a card section outlining a pistol _ a nod to North Korea's militaristic state _ to see the conductor."It was a brief moment, but I recognized it as a powerful symbol against the faceless bureaucracy," Ham said.Inspired from the boy behind the card, who was substituted as a pixel of the pistol, Ham made embroide

Jun 28, 2015
Stitching two Koreas together

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The OctagonNonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue 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 VolumeItaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the “10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul.” For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue MoonApgujeong Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club AnswerCheongdam Club Answ

Jun 25, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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 Kim Sun-wook and Isang Enders ConcertSeoul Arts Center*Aug. 29 and 30 Korean pianist and German cellist Isang Enders will hold collaborative concerts in southern Seoul at the Seoul Arts Center August 29 and 30./ Courtesy of VinceroKorean pianist Kim Sun-wook and German cellist Isang Enders will hold collaborative concerts in southern Seoul at the Seoul Arts Center on Aug. 29 and 30. Kim has been in the global spotlight since winning the 2006 Liege Piano Competition and demonstrating his talents at various music festivals around the world, while Enders has remained an indomitable fixture on the classical music scene since the tender age of 12. He has even formed his own group, Ensemble Ceres, which is indicative of his passion for his craft. The two musicians will perform a diverse selection of pieces from one of the most integral, pioneering composers of yesteryear ― Beethoven. Ticket prices range from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.vincero.co.kr. Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton Concer

Jun 25, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
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Famous dancers back for star-studded festival

/ Courtesy of the Royal Ballet By Rachel LeeWorld-class Korean ballet dancers are returning home to wow audiences at the Korea World Dance Stars Festival next month.The five ballerinas _ Ha Eun-ji from the Finnish National Ballet, soloist Choe Yu-hui from London’s Royal Ballet, Won Jin-young from America’s Cedar Lake Ballet, Orlando Ballet’s Won Jin-ho and Hagen Ballet's Yang Eun-ji _ will be joined by four foreign and five local dancers.They will perform contemporary and classic items, including “Cinderella,” “Drift” and “Double Evil.”Ha, 30, has signed a “lifelong” contract with the company, thanks to her ability to perform both classic and contemporary ballet remarkably well. Won, 27, studied at Sunhwa Arts High School and won the Grand Prix at world-famous Prix de Lausanne in 2005. She also worked at Netherlands Dans Theater 2.Other participants include the Kim Yong Gul Ballet Theatre, and rising stars Lee Su-bin, Kim Sin-young and Jung Eun-ji, who won the Junior Grand Prix at the International Ballet Competit

Jun 23, 2015
Famous dancers back for star-studded festival

Thespians bridge Korea, Japan

A scene from Hideto Iwai’s play “Outer World” / Courtesy of Doosan Art CenterBy Kwon Mee-yoo The year 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. Despite this, the relationship between the two countries remains frosty and it is difficult to find cultural events celebrating the occasion.However, non-governmental exchanges between Korean and Japanese thespians are more developed than ever as more Japanese plays and musicals are staged in Korea.A series of Japanese productions are currently being staged or are lined up for Korea this year. Starting with Shiro Maeda's "The Great Life Adventure" that ran in January, "The Outlaw Hero Jirokichi" by Ryuzanji Company in February and "The Memoir of Komachi" written by Ota Shogo presented in April, now is a fertile time for Japanese theater in Korea. The National Theater Company of Korea also staged the critically acclaimed production of Tsukuda Norihiko's "Cast-Off Skin" in the first half of June.Japanese actor-director Hideto Iwai's "Outer World" wrapped up its K

Jun 21, 2015
Thespians bridge Korea, Japan

Exhibit rediscovers beauty of Russian landscapes

Russian artists Irina Miklushevskaya, right, and Sergey Basov pose in front of “Flowers of Peony No. 1” by Miklushevskaya at Ganainsa Art Center in Insa-dong, Seoul, Thursday. / Courtesy of Seoul Cyber UniversityBy Kim Jae-heunAn exhibition featuring works by Russian painters Irina Miklushevskaya and Sergey Basov is being held at Ganainsa Art Center, Seoul, displaying some 30 paintings of Russian landscapes.Miklushevskaya and Basov used the traditional Russian painting technique of adopting 15 to 25 layers to create the uniqueness of a Russian landscape. Miklushevskaya and Basov emphasized that this traditional technique comes from the 18th century, and was practiced throughout the USSR and Perestroika periods.“Russian paintings have depth and viewers can experience far beyond the picture than what is actually depicted on the canvas,” Miklushevskaya told The Korea Times when asked about using traditional Russian techniques. “Artists also have to bury their minds in their work so when people see them, they can realize the painters’ feelings."“

Jun 19, 2015

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The Octagon Nonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue 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 Volume Itaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the "10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul." For more information, call 1544-2635. Once in a Blue Moon Apgujeong Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr. Club Answer Cheongdam Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs

Jun 18, 2015
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