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‘Schubert for Two’Seoul Arts Center*Feb. 28, 2015  Pianist Lim Dong-hyek will hold a concert with violinist Kim Su-yoen at Seoul Arts Center on Feb. 28, next year. / Courtesy of Art and ArtistViolinist 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, next year. 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.‘Vienna Waltz Orchestra’Seoul Arts Center*Jan. 19, 2015The 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,&rdq

Dec 16, 2014
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History of Korea's education fever on display

In this 1981 photo, exhibited at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, students wait in line to apply for admission to Yonsei University in Seoul. / Courtesy of National Museum of Korean Contemporary HistoryReference book used during the Korean War (1950-1953)By Baek Byung-yeul Korea is known for its obsession with education. In Korea, which has the highest college entrance rate among OECD countries with over 70 percent, Kids are forced into fierce competition, being sent to different kinds of “hagwon” or private pram school in order to enter better college.The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, located in downtown Seoul, holds an exhibition about the history of Korea’s exam from late 19th century to present to shed light on this seemingly unusual phenomenon of Koreans, starting from Tuesday.“We prepared this exhibition as we do recognize the problem that many Koreans are too much obsessed with education. We hope that seeing the history of examination system will give some idea of what we need to improve in current education sys

Dec 16, 2014
History of Korea's education fever on display

Film shares backstage story of French ballet legend Agnes Letestu

In this footage from the documentary "Agnes Letestu — A Shining Star,” Paris Opera Ballet etoile Agnes Latestu bids farewell to the audience during her final performance at the Opera Garnier in Paris in October 2013. / Courtesy of Pancinema By Do Je-haeA rare ballet documentary opened in a local theater last week, retracing the exceptional career of Paris Opera Ballet (POB) ‘etoile’ (star) Agnes Latestu.“Agnes Letestu — A Shining Star” shows what it takes to command respect as a dancer and survive at the world’s most prestigious ballet troupe. The film’s focus is on the last two years of Letestu’s career at the Opera Garnier in Paris.The POB is notorious for its competitive environment. Only a handful achieves the status of an etoile, the pinnacle of the POB hierarchy after quadrille, coryphee, sujet and premier danseuse.A POB etoile is one of the most coveted positions in the dance world. As former POB director Brigitte Lefevre said in the film, once an etoile, always an etoile. All artists of France’s national b

Dec 15, 2014By Do Je-hae
Film shares backstage story of French ballet legend Agnes Letestu

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The OctagonNonhyeonNear 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 VolumeItaewonOffering 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 MoonApgujeongOnce 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 AnswerCheongdamClub Answer, chosen as one of the

Dec 11, 2014
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‘Chung Myung-whun’s Choral’Seoul Arts Center*Dec. 26World-famous conductor Chung Myung-whun will hold a year-end concert at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Dec. 26. Chung and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 ‘Choral’.” Tickets cost 10,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1210 or visit www.seoulphil.or.kr. Shin Young-okSeoul Arts Center*Dec. 17World-famous soprano Shin Young-ok will hold a solo concert, celebrating her upcoming new studio album, “Mystique,” at Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 17. She will sing pop songs such as Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were,” Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose,” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair,” as well as famous film and opera scores, “Nella Fantasia” from the film “The Mission” and “Song to the Moon” from the opera “Rusalka.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2038

Dec 11, 2014
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Pompeii's heritages brought to Korea

Visitors take a look at the plaster body casts of volcano victims of Pompeii at National Museum of Korea in Seoul, Monday, during a press preview of “Pompeii: Culture of the Ancient Roman City.” / YonhapBy Baek Byung-yeul The state-run National Museum of Korea (NMK) begins a four-month-long exhibition from Tuesday, displaying cultural heritages of ancient Roman city Pompeii.Pompeii was preserved under ash from an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius volcano in 79 A.D., and was rediscovered in the 18th century. The archaeological site of Pompeii was added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.A total of 298 heritage items of Pompeii including sculptures, ornaments, mural paintings and plaster body casts of Pompeii victims will be introduced to local visitors. They are on loan from the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Naples and the Archaeological Depositories of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae.“With a help from overseas museums, we have held different kinds of exhibitions introducing history and culture of different regions around the world. The Pompeii

Dec 9, 2014
Pompeii's heritages brought to Korea

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Shin Young-okSeoul Arts Center*Dec. 17World-famous soprano Shin Young-ok will hold a solo concert, celebrating her upcoming new studio album, “Mystique,” at Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 17. She will sing pop songs such as Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were,” Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose,” and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Scarborough Fair,” as well as famous film and opera scores, “Nella Fantasia” from the film “The Mission” and “Song to the Moon” from the opera “Rusalka.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2038-2267 or visit www.sac.or.kr.Chung Myung-whun and Jian WangSeoul Arts Center*Dec. 12Renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun, in this Aug. 21, 2013 file photo, conducts during a master class for young conductors. / Korea Times fileMaestro Chung Myung-whun and London-based Chinese cellist Jian Wang will hold concert at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Dec. 12. Program includes Haydn’s “Cello Concerto in C Major,” Mozart&r

Dec 4, 2014
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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 Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seo

Dec 4, 2014
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Ballerina on path of true artist

Kang Hyo-Jung in JormaElo’s“Slice to Sharp” / Courtesy of Stuttgart BalletBy Rachel Sang-hee Han  Kang Hyo-jung, principal dancer at the Stuttgart Ballet/ Courtesy of Roman NovitzkySTUTTGART, Germany ― When it comes to crafting any type of art, it’s inevitable to peek into the lives and works of fellow artists. Especially if that fellow artist is already on top of her field. For Stuttgart Ballet’s principal dancer Kang Hyo-jung, this type of comparison came quite naturally as she was following the footsteps of one of Korea’s favorite ballerinas, Kang Sue-jin.But it didn’t seem to have affected the 28-year-old. In fact, it came as a daily reminder of her potential and dreams.“People ask if we are related,” Kang said, laughing during an interview at a cafe near the Stuttgart Ballet theater, adding she would then politely say no.“I am deeply honored whenever people compare myself to her and her work. In my opinion, she’s more than just a principal dancer, she’s an artist.” Unexpected c

Dec 2, 2014
Ballerina on path of true artist

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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 Answer, chosen a

Nov 26, 2014
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