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Nonverbal Mask Play Bahnhof Goes on Stage

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter ``Bahnhof,'' meaning train station in German, is a non-verbal mask performance that will be staged from Oct. 23 to Nov. 15 at Theater The Other in Daehangno, central Seoul. Local theater company Geogi Gamyeon will present the new work in which four actors wearing masks will portray diverse characters. The four wear 37 masks representing various characters from a garbage collector to a shopkeeper, a ticket inspector, a soldier and a pickpocket, newly created by artist Lee Su-eun for the show. The theater company said that it will be interesting to see how fast the actors transform into other characters as they change masks. The play portrays ordinary people who come and go at the train station, and show revolves around the daily happenings among the numerous characters there. . A mischievous old man named Dong-su has a close friend named So-ra, a female trash collector, whom he plays jokes on. Meanwhile, Seok-ho owns a shop and a ticket inspector named Mi-suk greets passengers. Seok-ho and Mi-suk open their day having quarrels with

Oct 6, 2009

Naksan Temple Restored

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Naksan Temple, which was burnt down in a fire in April, 2005, has finished its four-year restoration. The temple in Yangyang, Gangwon Provence, will hold a Buddhist memorial service on Oct. 12 for the completion. ``The Naksan Temple is reborn again thanks to the interest and support of the Korean public. We will put all our effort into the finishing touches to bring the temple closer to the public,'' said Ven. Jeong Nyeom, the head monk of Naksan Temple. The temple already went through a restoration project for the bells, gates and main buildings in 2007. The temple is now in its most similar state before the fire and even before the Korean War (1950-53), and will undergo more mending regarding the site's surroundings. This will be completed in 2012. The temple was rebuilt based on historical records and also a painting of the temple by famous artist Kim Hong-do from the late 17th century during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). More than 5,700 pine trees have also been planted to restore the forest surrounding Naksan temple, but it w

Oct 6, 2009

Yoon Returns to Stage as Hedwig

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Celebrated rocker Yoon Do-hyun will return to the stage for the first time in 10 years in the musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." The singer performed in rock musicals such as "Jesus Christ Super Star" and "Hard Rock Caf?," and the local film "Jungle Story," which depicts the personal and professional travails of an underground rocker. Making his debut as an underground rock singer in 1995, Yoon has become one of the most famous musicians for his numerous hits, especially his 2002 World Cup songs. His signature powerful and high-spirited vocals are an important asset to his role as "Hedwig," according to Show Note, the local production company. In addition, Yoon sang the musical number "Angry Inch" in his television music show "Love Letter" in 2008, further proving his capabilities. "I want to act frankly so my heart and body move just like Hedwig. He just talks and sings as he is," Yoon was quoted as saying in a press release. He will portray the ill-fated protagonist as a transgendered rock musician who tries to become a wo

Oct 4, 2009

Kremlin Ballet Theatre to Bring Esmeralda

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The Kremlin Ballet Theatre from Russia is presenting the passionate love story of ``Esmeralda'' from Oct. 8 to 10. The National Theater of Korea (NTOK) has invited the Russian troupe as part of the International Festival of National Theaters, which is being held through Nov. 4. It will be the first time for local fans to watch the fiery performance by the troupe on stage. ``Esmeralda'' is based on the famous novel ``Notre Dame de Paris'' by Victor Hugo. It features the tragic love story of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, and her life within a world of hatred, love and justice. The most famous ballet version of the story was choreographed by Marius Petipa, but Kremlin's art director Adrei Petrov managed to mix up the famous scenes with a bit of a modern touch. ``Hugo brings a romantic sentiment related to love and humans. But he manages to go further than simply expressing them, and talks about the conflict in law and the society. (Petrov's) `Esmeralda' is not a fancy ballet about a simple love story, but something that brings th

Oct 4, 2009

Opera Troupes From Afar to Perform in Seoul

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Opera lovers need not travel far for a taste of original European opera. Germany's Dortmund Theater will stage Mozart's "The Magic Flute" from Thursday through Sunday at Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater. The next week, from Oct. 15 to 18 at the same venue, the San Carlo Theater from Naples, Italy will bring Puccini's "Turandot." The Magic Flute The local Beseto Opera is credited with establishing Mozart's ``The Magic Flute'' as a seasonal, sellout program from 2003 to 2005. This time the company invites the rendition by the Dortmund Theater from Germany. ``The Magic Flute'' is the first German opera to be taken seriously, and is noted for showcasing the dramatic power of music rather than simply presenting beautiful melodies. The Dortmund Theater is reputed for its offbeat quality in featuring bold, daring new shows. Director Patrick Bialdyga will showcase fantastic sets that include sculpture pieces by Hongik University professor Yu Geung-sang. Sopranos Esthe Hilsberg and Kristina Schaum will share the role of Pamina while tenors

Oct 4, 2009

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs The Circle Cheongdam-dong Located in the upscale Cheongdam-dong neighborhood, it's notorious for turning you down unless you're dressed chic and sleek. Faithful to its name, it has a round revolving floor _ looking for your ``lost'' table gives clubbers the perfect excuse to sit down with a sexy stranger. Located on Dosan-daero near Hak-dong intersection. Call (02) 546-5933 or visit www.thecircle.co.kr. Club Answer Cheongdam-dong This might be the answer to your nightlife. It offers an intimate partying environment with groovy electronic music by star DJs. You can reserve tables and those on the second floor provide an open view of the dance floor. Or mingling with the hot bartenders at the open bar might be a fine alternative. Located in Cheongdam-dong across the street from Prima Hotel, near the entrance toi Yeongdong-daegyo. Call (02) 548-7115 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and

Oct 1, 2009

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts 2009 Lee Byeong-woo Guitar Concert Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 10 Lee Byeong-woo, a guitarist and music producer for various dramas and movies, is holding his 2009 Lee Byeong-woo Guitar Concert for fans at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpatk.com or call (02) 515-6560. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Opera L'Elisir d'Amore Aram Theater, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex Oct. 16-18 Three art centers of Goyang, Daegu and Daejeon will bring Donizetti's popular 18th-century romantic comedy to life under the direction of Italian Maestro Paolo Baiocco. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3. Helmuth Rilling & Bach-Collegium Stuttgart Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, Seoul Arts Center Oct. 30-31 Helmuth Rilling will visit Korea for the 3rd International Bach Festival with scores

Oct 1, 2009

490 Bil. Won to Restore Royal Tombs of Joseon

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Around 490 billion won is expected to be used for the restoration of the 40 royal tombs of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), which were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site last June. The amount will be spent to renovate the royal tombs, as well as create new facilities for tourists, through 2025. There will be more efforts to promote the royal tombs, create tour programs, and build facilities such as toilets and rest areas for tourists around the royal tomb sites. These projects will be started in phases next year through 2015. Lee Gun-mo, head of the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea, said yesterday the projects are based on the recommendations given by the UNESCO when the royal tombs were designed as heritage sites. The short-term projects will be implemented from 2010 to 2015, while the long-term restoration of the tombs will run from 2016 to 2025. Basic plans include restoring the damaged tombs, preserving their historical identity and instituting measures to prevent fires and further damage to the faciliti

Sep 30, 2009

King Jeongjos Letters Go on Exhibit

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter King Jeongjo (1752-1800), the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), is remembered as one of the greatest Korean kings and at the same time a reformative but politically astute leader. Also, the king knew the art of how to deal with the people around him including his relatives to ensure fair rule. A letter by the king sent to his uncle, Hong Nak-im in Sept. 19, 1799 shows that he scolded his cousin, Hong Hu-young, for sending too many presents to him and asked his uncle to advise him not to do so. ``He (Hong Hu-young) sent a lot of things to me. I dispatched him as a magistrate as his household is poor and his parents are old. It’s not my intention to send him as the magistrate so that he can give gifts to me, making it hard for him to support his parents and driving him into debt,’’ the king said in the letter. King Jeongjo’s letters are being shown to the public for the first time at the National Museum of Korea as part of the special exhibition ``Yeominhaerak,’’ meaning ``Sharing Enjoyment with the People.’’ The exhibition is

Sep 30, 2009

Special Performance of Tea, Music

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter For many cultures, drinking tea is not just meant to quench one's thirst, but offer a more meaningful experience. In Korea, tea and music have a special spiritual relationship. The Korean Creative Music Society combines a tea ceremony and music in its performance Tea Music or ``Da'ak,'' which will be staged at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Oct. 6, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, inside the Namsangol Hanok Village. The Tea Music performance explores the close relationship between Korean traditional music and the ancient art of Korean tea. ``It is inspired by the affection of tea in traditional and contemporary worlds. Tea Music introduces a new form of Korean traditional aesthetic in the 21st century,'' organizers said. The Tea Music performance combines dance, calligraphy art and a tea ceremony, with traditional Korean instruments. Among the instruments used are the ``daegeum'' or large Korean flute, ``danso'' or small bamboo flute, ``gayageum'' or 12-string instrument, ``yanggeum'' or Korean zither and ``geomungo'' or six-string instrument.

Sep 28, 2009
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