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Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Guillaume Tardif Recital Guro Arts Valley March 6 Violinist Guillaume Tardif will visit Korea to offer a recital for local fans. He will perform the works of Bach, Mahler, Paganini and Beethoven. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2029-1736. Located near exit 4 of Daerim Station on subway line 2. Sejong Soloists: `Passion' Seoul Arts Center March 7 Sejong Soloists, the premier conductor-less string orchestra, tours Korea to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its debut and new album "Passion." They will perform "The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzolla and works by J. S Bach, Elgar and Caccini. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Call (02) 584-5494. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. The Magic Flute LG Art Center March 10-15 The Korean National Opera's small but powerful production of Mozart's beloved opera "The Magic Flute" will be restaged, conducted by Johannes Stert and directed by Michael Ashman. Shows

Mar 5, 2009

Kilikanoon CEO Indulges Passion for Wine, Music

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Nathan Waks is no ordinary wine company executive. Not only is he the managing director of one of Australia's most acclaimed wineries, Kilikanoon, Waks is also a professional cellist who still occasionally plays with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Waks has been lucky enough to be able to indulge in his passions for wine and music, without sacrificing either. The Sydney native has been playing the cello since he was seven years old. He majored in the instrument at the Sydney Conservatorium, and at the age of 19, he became the youngest cellist in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He was director of music for the Australian Broadcasting Company in the 1990s, and has composed music for musicals and movies. ``I've been a musician all my life, but I had a love of wine. I had the opportunity nearly 10 years ago in 2000 to buy a small vineyard owned by Kevin Mitchell, who is the winemaker for Kilikanoon. I saw what great wine he was making and what good grapes he had. We bought the vineyard, and then he asked me to become partners. After t

Mar 4, 2009

Artist Holds In Transition Exhibition

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Amy Hye-in Kim never thought of herself as an artist or painter, simply being content with expressing her creative thoughts on canvas. ``I simply found a way to be content with my curiosity of the world. The canvas provided me with answers, which could not be found in books or given by anyone. I am able to follow my inner voice and use the canvas to create my own inner world of infinite space and possibility,'' Kim said. Kim is sharing a part of ``inner world'' through paintings at her solo exhibition ``In Transition: The First Story by Amy,'' Multispace M in Gangnam. The paintings were made while Kim spent three months in Christchurch, New Zealand. ``It was a special experience because it was the first time in my life that I had given myself so much free time. The three months gave me the opportunity to gain the momentum I needed to become closer with myself,'' she said. During her stay in Christchurch, Kim began to think that painting on canvas was her way of writing a diary, as she expressed her emotions and thoughts.

Mar 4, 2009

Artists to Inspire Children in Lectures

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Renowned figures of the Korean art world will become honorary professors for young students. Artists including conductor Chung Myung-whun, soprano Sumi Jo and ballerina Kang Sue-jin hope to inspire elementary, middle and high school students through a program organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The lecture series was launched last October in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology with the aim of encouraging underprivileged children amid the faltering economy, the culture ministry said, Tuesday. ``The program will be more than just one-time events. It will make way for student-teacher communication and revamp arts education through performances with commentaries; exploration of arts and culture scenes; opportunities to play with orchestras; and camps,'' said the ministry. Maestro Chung, who extended his contract with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, has set off on a busy season with serial concerts, charity events and the lectures for children. ``Music Story With Maestro'' begins Friday at th

Mar 4, 2009

Musical Dreamgirls Is a Showstopper

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter ``Dreamgirls,'' which opened on Feb. 27 at Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul, immediately captivated the audience, with magical devices such as LED panels and glamorous lights, and triumphed in upgrading the '80's high-profile musical into a new rendition starring a local cast with a roughly 10 billion won budget. The new rendition of ``Dreamgirls,'' better known as the Hollywood hit film starring Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson, had its world premiere here amid great anticipation. The musical, co-produced by OD Musical Company head Shin Chun-soo and American producer John F. Breglio, was reinforced visually by an impressive set that included mobile panels that kept moving to form an almost infinite number of configurations. The set pieces and glamorous costumes were also successful in creating explosive variations with the special stage effects. The audience couldn't stop rewarding the show with spontaneous admiration and the roar of applause. The show used shadows and lights, background and foreground action, and spotlighted

Mar 2, 2009

Video Art to Capture Flight of Madame Butterfly

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter The Trieste Verdi Theater will stage what is expected to be a visually stimulating rendition of Giacomo Puccini's ``Madame Butterfly'' for its first tour in Korea. The original cast and crew of the top Italian theater will present the opera next week at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is part of the Trieste Verdi's cultural exchange with the Sejong Center ― welcome news since the theater is known here as the debut stage of Korean prima donna Sumi Jo. Lorenzo Fratini, who will conduct the Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, said in an email interview with The Korea Times that the project is an ``extremely important endeavor'' and will help the growth of theater in the East and West. ``Madame Butterfly'' has been among the most frequently staged repertories since its premiere in 1904, but the upcoming production will be unique and relevant to modern times by featuring digital stage sets inspired by the video art of the late Paik Nam-june. Art director Pier Paolo Bisleri said he is an ardent fan of the world-renowned Korean

Mar 2, 2009

KNBC to Bring Maillot’s Cinderella

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The Korea National Ballet Company (KNBC) has a lot in store for fans this year, including a creative version of ``Cinderella'' from renowned French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot. At the press conference for the troupe's 2009 lineup, artistic director Choi Tae-ji announced that they were going to offer a total of five performances this year: Maillot's ``Cinderella,'' Boris Eifman's ``Tchaikovsky,'' Kook Su-ho's ``Prince Hodong,'' along with ``Swan Lake'' and ``The Nutcracker.'' ``This year, we will bring various repertories, from classic to modern, with dramatic works as well,'' Choi said. Maillot and Eifman's works are known as dramatic ballet performances, which are more theatrical and free in movement, compared to the more technical and rigid classical style. All works offered by the KNBC will be staged at Seoul Arts Center's Opera House, with tickets starting at 5,000 won. ``We want to bring ballet to the next level and make it a more popular and enjoyable form of art. If the tickets are too expensive, this will never h

Mar 1, 2009

Lee Jeong-lok Creates Mythic Landscapes

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Lee Jeong-lok grew up admiring the countryside and reveling in the beauty of nature. When he became an artist, it seemed almost natural that his subjects would be the rice fields, mudflats, lake and bamboo groves around his hometown of Gwangju. Lee's exhibition at Gallery Kong shows 13 of his works from his ``Southern Land'' and ``Mythic Scape'' series, depicting landscapes around South Jeolla Province. With its black and gray hues, the Southern Land series offers stark, almost desolate landscapes. He worked on the series from 1997 to 1998, traveling around the countryside in South Jeolla Province and taking photographs of the rice fields. ``I wanted to find out the origin of our land (in Korea) ... Everyone usually does European-style landscapes, but I wanted to capture a genuine portrait of our land. There is one photograph in the series where you can see the land was developed, but a traditional tomb was left untouched. You can see the idea of conflict, between development and conservation,'' Lee told The Korea Times at Gal

Mar 1, 2009

Chinese Artist Takes Invisible Journeys

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter ``Invisible Journeys" is the title of Chinese artist Qiu Xiaofei's solo exhibition at Doosan Gallery, Yeonji-dong, Jongno, Seoul. Taken from Antoine de Saint-Exupery's dearly loved classic ``The Little Prince," ``Invisible Journeys shows parallels between the Little Prince's travels around the galaxy to find life's true meaning and Qiu's own artistic journey. ``Like the Little Prince, Qiu values the connection between the sensory and the external world. He appreciates his immediate environment and doubts the changes in it. Throughout his artistic journeys, his subject matters share a humanistic tendency and encourage spiritual fulfillment over a materialistic one," said curator Charade Woo, in the exhibition catalogue. The exhibition, which runs through March 26, presents oil paintings, sculptures and mixed media installations that Qiu made between 2003 and 2009. Born in Harbin, northeastern China, in 1977, Qiu studied oil painting techniques under contemporary master Liu Xiaodong at the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijin

Feb 27, 2009

Clubs, Art Exhibitions, Kids

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

Feb 26, 2009
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