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Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Opera ‘Don Pasquale’ M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts June 23- 27 The Seoul Metropolitan Opera will bring Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale” to the stage this June. The opera tells the story of an old bachelor Don Pasquale, who wants to marry in order to disinherit his rebellious nephew Ernesto. Tickets cost 10,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. 2010 Matinee Concert- May Concert Hall, Seongnam Arts Center May 20 Seongnam Art Center presents a matinee concert for May, with popular baritone Kim Dong-gyu and TIMF Ensemble. All tickets cost 24,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line. BBC Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center May 16 The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek, will perform at Seoul Arts Center this May. Violinist Chee-Yun (Kim Chee-yun) will a

Apr 29, 2010

World of Rodin to Be Revealed

By Ines Min Staff Reporter An extensive Rodin exhibition opens at the Seoul Museum of Art, Friday, for the country's first retrospective of the sculptor once called "Michelangelo reincarnated." The gallery will feature 180 works in collaboration with the Musee Rodin in Paris, in the exhibition organized by the Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times. The showcase is particularly significant as it will be the first time selected pieces will be seen in an overseas gallery. Due to the fragile nature of the plaster statues, the move has been carefully coordinated in order to ensure the safety of each sculpture. Though typically bronze reproductions are made for exhibitions outside of France, Seoul and Paris worked in conjunction in order to ship the originals. The authenticity is sure to be felt in the already captivating works of Rodin. Categorized chronologically and thematically, the sculptures on display will include some of his earlier pieces. Popular artifacts that have been included in the exhibition are "The Thinker," "The Kiss" and "The Hand of God."

Apr 28, 2010

Royal Attire of Last Crown Prince on Display

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Crown Prince Uimin, better known as King Yeongchin, the seventh son of King Gojong and the last crown prince of the doomed Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), was taken to Japan under the excuse of studying at the age of 11. He was forcibly married to Princess Nashimotonomiya Masako who took the name Yi Bang-ja after the marriage during the Japanese colonial era (1910-1945). He was only able to return to Korea long after the country's liberation and only in his later years. To mark the 100th anniversary of Japan's annexation of Korea, the National Palace Museum of Korea is showcasing the costumes and ornaments the last royal family of the Joseon Kingdom wore. The items on exhibit were retrieved from Japan in 1991 ― a result of a Korea-Japan summit, which was regarded as a successful example of the redemption of Korean treasures scattered around the world. His possessions had originally been in the custody of his wife but she entrusted them to the Tokyo National Museum of Japan in 1956 because of the difficulty of preservation. However, the

Apr 28, 2010

Performing Arts During Korean War

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The National Museum of Performing Arts of Korea will hold a special exhibition to showcase artifacts related to the performing arts used during the period of the Korean War (1950-53). To mark the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the war, the museum will display some 60 historical objects, such as 26 photos capturing past performances, at the exhibition titled "The Korean War Memories and Traces of Performing Arts." Noteworthy are the photos taken by the late Lim In-sik (1920-98), a military photographer, which will be made public for the first time. The photos were composed through the eyes of a local, atypical of most pictures from the era, which were taken by foreigners. The exhibition is intended to commemorate the Korean soldiers who entertained civilians by performing and runs in line with the 60th anniversary of the National Theater of Korea's founding. The museum said that usually photos related to the war portray the brutalities but the photos of this particular exhibit, which showcase Korea's performing arts history, are t

Apr 27, 2010

Violinist Chung Kyung-wha Returns in High Spirits

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Like any other artist traveling around the world for performances, respected violinist Chung Kyung-wha was happy to be back in her home country to meet local fans and see her family. The 62-year-old violinist will perform for a Korean audience for the first time in five years after a finger injury. ``I don't know how well I will perform, but to play for the Korean public is a miracle. I feel better ― my shoulder and finger are much better now ― so I will do my best,'' she said smiling during a press conference at a hotel in southern Seoul Tuesday. ``One of the biggest reasons why I hurried my return was because I wanted to perform for my mother,'' she added. For the Seoul performance, which will be on May 4 at the Seoul Arts Center, Chung will be joined by the feted Philharmonia Orchestra from the U.K. led by Russian virtuoso Vladimir Ashkenazy, playing tunes by Beethoven and her personal favorite, Brahms. This is the first time for Chung to perform with the respected pianist and conductor. ``When I injured my finger five years

Apr 27, 2010

Via Wooden-Framed Glasses, New Look at Life

By Ines Min Staff Reporter ``Meaah.'' This sound is one of the reasons why Han Sun-hyun has been carving reliefs of goats and other animals for the past four years. Not that he's complaining. The 42-year-old sculptor explains why many of his wooden works portray goats _ in a variety of humanistic activities such as playing billiards, reading or holding onto a bundle of balloons. ``The sound goats make is consistent, always the same. I like that," Han said in an interview with The Korea Times at his current exhibition at Samtoh Gallery in Daehangno, over the weekend. Other telling characteristics that drew the artist to the animal include having a strong constitution ― goats are noted for being able to eat almost anything, including poisonous weeds that would hurt most other animals ― and having the ability to climb even the highest of boulders. Though the reasons Han provides seem simple enough on the outset, his artwork portrays much more complex ideas about his approach to these special four-legged creatures. Depicted on beautifully textured, imported Africa

Apr 26, 2010

Dumas’ Classic as Musical of Romance, Revenge

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The 19th-century novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” written by Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) has some 89 characters and 4,000 sub-plots. How can it be suitably condensed into a two-hour musical? American lyricist Jack Murphy has done it. He thought the only way to turn the vast-volume novel into a musical was by making all the action take place over the course of one night. He combined the characters and shortened the plots to create his version of Dumas' classic. “It is romance and a love story. It is also the story of revenge and redemption. So instead of having 50 characters ― so many villains to choose from ― we decided to make it three. … That was a challenge and I took on the challenge and accidentally it seemed to work,” Murphy said in an interview with The Korea Times. He visited Korea last week to see the Korean version of “The Count of Monte Cristo” with music by Frank Wildhorn, and the lyrics and book by Murphy, which is now being staged. The musical stars veteran actors Ryu Jung-han, Shin Sung-rok, Um Ki-joon, singer-turned-ac

Apr 26, 2010

Exhibit Captures Koreas Transforming Society

By Ines Min Staff Reporter A lot can happen in 30 years. From 1980 to the present day, South Korea has lived through massive street protests, six presidents, beef import boycotts, a department store collapse and, most recently, one of the largest peace-time casualty lists recorded on the sunken Navy ship Cheonan. Art has matured with the changing of the times, serving both as a historian and as a catalyst for new thought. Through June 6, the National Museum of Contemporary Art is offering a look at the timeline of Korea since 1980 through the eyes of the country's young artists. The 30th Anniversary of the Young Korean Artists is comprised of selected works by previously showcased ``youngsters'' (under 35-years-old) in the biennial exhibition of the same name. Featuring projects from 43 artists spanning the past three decades, it delivers a range of work from the young and the old, who all embed a vital piece of the Korean psyche within their art. Separated into two galleries, the pieces are organized chronologically from the 1980s and the 1990s to the present day

Apr 23, 2010

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs Underlounge Seoul Hongdae or Hongik University Area This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that’s also in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it’s all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net. Cafe Mou Sinsa-dong This cafe has a rich ethnic interior that mixes inspirations that its owner got from travels to such places as Morocco and France. Its menu is limited, but features desserts. It’s located at the edge of Dosan Park. 650-9 Park View Building, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam, near the Cine City Theater in Apgujeongdong. Call (02) 3444-6069. Club Heaven Y

Apr 22, 2010

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Opera ‘Don Pasquale’ M Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts June 23- 27 The Seoul Metropolitan Opera will bring Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale” to the stage this June. The opera tells the story of an old bachelor Don Pasquale, who wants to marry in order to disinherit his rebellious nephew Ernesto. Tickets cost 10,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. 2010 Matinee Concert- May Concert Hall, Seongnam Arts Center May 20 Seongnam Art Center presents a matinee concert for May, with popular baritone Kim Dong-gyu and TIMF Ensemble. All tickets cost 24,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line. BBC Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center May 16 The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek, will perform at Seoul Arts Center this May. Violinist Chee-Yun (Kim Chee-yun) will als

Apr 22, 2010
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