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3rd Delphic Games Opens on Jeju Island

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter JEJU ― The 3rd Delphic Games, an international competition and festival of culture and arts, kicked off its seven-day run at Halla Gymnasium on Jeju Island Wednesday. Some 600 participants from 54 countries took part in the opening ceremony and marched around the gymnasium. The international event will see art competitions in six categories and 18 disciplines ― Music and Acoustics Arts, Performing Arts, Craft, Design & Visual Arts, Lingual Arts, Communication and Social Arts, and Architecture and Ecological Arts ― under the motto ``Tuning into Nature.''' The festival will be held at various venues including Halla Gymnasium, Sinsan Park and Jeju Culture & Art Center. At the opening ceremony, Kim Tae-hwan, Jeju Governor and prominent actress Ko Doo-sim, the cultural ambassador of the Jeju Delphic, exhibited a combining ritual in which two waters ― from Beangnokdam, the lake on the peak of Mt. Halla and some collected from the Castalian Spring at Delphi ― were mixed together to celebrate a successful opening. Similar to the Olympic torch

Sep 9, 2009

Seoul International Dance Festival to Start Next Month

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance) will launch its 12th edition with 33 innovative dance works from around the world starting next month. Dance companies from 15 countries will present some of their best works at cultural venues such as Seoul Arts Center and Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex from Oct. 5 to 24. ``There have been many dance festivals since our first in 1998, but we still aim for the same objectives," Lee Jong-ho, the artistic director of SIDance, said during a press conference last week in central Seoul. "First, we chose works that the audience can sympathize with and connect to, and second, we try to stage performances that are not too abstract or difficult. The bottom line is that we want people to enjoy the event.'' This year boasts one of the best lineups ever, divided into four main categories: Dance Meets Music, Dance Meets Movies, Dance Meets Media Art and Dance Meets Literature. The following are some of the representative works from each category. Dance Meets Music The Slovenia SNG Maribor Ballet w

Sep 9, 2009

Art of Collaboration Shown in Opera

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Art centers around the country have long ``obsessed'' over staging premieres and homespun productions, but are now turning to smart collaborative projects that lower costs while ensuring both quality and outreach to a wider range of audience members. Every year about 30 to 40 operas are staged here. The genre is drawing an increasing number of fans but the audience sizes still remain restricted, and shows run on average for only about four days. ``Operas are an extremely expensive endeavor, requiring quality costumes and sets, lighting and a huge cast of lead singers, choir members and an orchestra. Rehearsal time is also considerable. But it is difficult to stage them for more than a few days because there are only a certain number of operagoers in a given region,'' said Jo Seok-joon, president of the Goyang Cultural Foundation. For the fall season lineup, Goyang Aram Nuri Art Center, Gyeonggi Province has thus joined hands with Daejeon Culture and Arts Center and Daegu Opera House for Donizetti's ``L'Elisir d'Amore,'' while three other th

Sep 8, 2009

Original Cast of Rent Ready for Last Show

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Since the Broadway musical ``Rent’’ premiered in 1996, it has been translated into 15 languages in 25 countries, luring audiences from all over the world. The Broadway production with its original cast closed last year after a 12-year run with 5,124 performances, making it the eighth-longest-running Broadway show ever, eight years behind the longest, ``The Phantom of the Opera.'' The original cast has toured 40 U.S. cities since January, and they’re finally landing in Seoul. ``We’re happy to be here. It’s a huge honor for all of us to take this show to other countries and other cultures around the world,’’ Adam Pascal, who plays the role of Roger Davis, told reporters in a press conference. Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, who plays Mark Cohen, have reunited for the tour show after starring in the original 1996 production. ``I feel a special connection to Roger,” said Pascal. “It was my first acting role. So there has never been any feeling of separation of myself and this character. It was all me.’’ The tour members expressed their

Sep 7, 2009

Jin Meyersons Forecast at Arario Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Dizzying, chaotic images fill the canvases of American artist Jin Meyerson. He captures pictures from the Internet, newspapers, magazines, movies and television, and manipulates them into works with distorted, kinetic imagery. At his solo show ``Forecast'' at Arario Seoul, Meyerson's huge paintings exude pulsating energy owing to the swirling colors. ``I think ― tragically ― right now art is primarily decorative and it does not operate in the service to culture as it used to," Meyerson said, at the Arario Seoul last week. "The title `Forecast' is in reference to wanting to take on kind of a space between the journalistic present and the historical present… I think the work is trying to deal with the issues of the world and my perception of it, and of course, through the privilege of having an audience, their perception of it.'' Born in Incheon in 1972, Meyerson was adopted and moved to the United States. He grew up in a small town and studied art in Minneapolis, and later went to graduate school at the Pennsylvania Academy o

Sep 7, 2009

Life of Tchaikovsky to Unfold in Ballet

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The untold story of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky will be put on stage this month by the Korea National Ballet (KNBC). The local troupe has joined Boris Eifman, 61, one of the world's greatest choreographers, to tell the mysterious and tragic story of the Russian artist. ``When I first introduced this work in 1993, there was a lot of opposition and protest. It was the first time in Russia to cover the secret life of the famous composer and because he was respected so much, it was prohibited to reveal his personal life," Eifman told reporters during a press conference last week in central Seoul. "But I was curious. Curious of how the talented composer made such tragic works during his life. This is not a biographical story, but more about Tchaikovsky's mind and soul.'' The choreographer visited Korea with noted dancer Vladimir Malakhov, who will portray Tchaikovsky for local fans. ``This is my first visit to Korea. I remember dancing with Korean ballerina Kang Sue-jin in George Balanchine's `Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux' and

Sep 6, 2009

Former Defense Site Turns Into Art Space

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter The former Defense Security Command site in Sogyeok-dong may be old and rundown, and overlooked by passersby and tourists, but it is still a historically significant site. Popularly known as ``Gimusa,'' it was also the location of Gyujanggak (Royal Library), Sogyeokseo (National Taoist Temple) and Saganwon (Office of the Censor-General) during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). The building is registered as Modern Cultural Property No. 375. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to turn it into the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul by 2012. The transition from a defense site into an art museum seems to be a tricky one. The newly opened exhibition ``Platform 2009: Platform in Gimusa'' hopes to make the transition easier. Organized by Samuso: Space for Contemporary Art, it is the fourth in a series of five contemporary art festivals. Platform 2009 gives a new stage where artists can experiment and present new ideas about art. ``Under the theme Void of Memory, Platform in Gimusa is an exhib

Sep 4, 2009

Now Showing

Bandslam When high schooler Will moves to New Jersey, he befriends a like-minded outsider Sam. But when the rock band competition Bandslam comes around, the most popular girl, Charlotte, recruits Will to help compete against her ex-boyfriend. When Charlotte suddenly quits the band however Sam reveals her hidden music skills. 111 minutes. 12 and over. Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3 CGV Gonghang (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gimpo Int'l Airport Station on subway line 5 Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2 Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2 The Last House on the Left The Collingwoods family plot a gruesome revenge against a group of prison escapees, who assaulted their daughter Mari, alongside another victim, and have unwittingly taken refuge in the family's lake house. 109 minutes. 18 and over. CGV Gangdong (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gangdong-gu Office Station on subway line 8 Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Ko

Sep 3, 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

Sep 3, 2009

Concerts, Museum & Theater

Classical Concerts Chang Han-na's 'Absolute Classic' Concert Hall of Seongnam Art Center Sept. 10-12 After making her conducting debut 2007, cellist Chang Han-na will take the stage as a 'maestra' with the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of Tchaikovsky. Tickets for the open rehearsal cost 5,000 won and those for the performance cost from 30,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8117. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line. Gum Nanse & Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra's 'Beautiful Classic' Mapo Arts Center Sept. 6 Renowned conductor Gum Nanse will give a classic performance at the Mapo Arts Center with the Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 40,000 won. For more information, visit www.mapoartcenter.or.kr or call (02) 3274-8600. Located near exit 2 of Daeheung Station on subway line 6. Kim Hong-park's Horn Recital Kumho Art Hall Sept. 10 Hornist Kim Hong-park will perform onstage at Kumho Art Hall with scores of Brahms and Schumann. Tickets cost from 20,

Sep 3, 2009
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