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Rebel Singer Ahn Continues His Journey

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Singer Ahn Chi-hwan has a long history as a singer. Debuting in 1986 with only a guitar, the artist has made his way through rough times. ``Performances are like training sessions. We practice and rehearse, but it still feels like training. I've been singing for more than 20 years now, but it's the same every time,'' he said during an interview with The Korea Times. The 42-year-old's music was dubbed ``resistance songs.'' As a university student during the politically turbulent 1980s, the musician and his work represented resistance, and this image stays with him to this day. Ahn showed up several times at public venues including candlelit vigils. When asked why, he shrugged his shoulders and said that he just ``did what he thought was right.'' ``It was strange to see all those young students walking along the streets. My generation is more used to radical or noisy demonstrations, but the candlelit rallies were more like a cultural event, a festival. They were demanding their rights, but in a peaceful and hopeful way,'' he said.

Aug 18, 2008

Russian Ballet Master Brings Giselle

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Irek Mukhamedov, director of the Greek National Opera Ballet, has come to Korea to share his artistic views and training with the Korea National Ballet Company (KNBC). At a press conference held at the Seoul Arts Center Monday, Mukhamedov appeared with Choi Tae-ji, artistic director of the KNBC. The two heads are planning to collaborate and work on the training of local dancers for their upcoming performance ``Giselle.'' ``I'm here to help dancers deeply understand the role of Giselle. It's not about me but about Giselle and the company. I'm here as a coach and a teacher and I will do my best,'' Mukhamedov said. The 48-year-old former dancer started his career at the Bolshoi Ballet School and danced his way up to become the principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, the youngest in the troupe's history. Winning numerous awards, including the Hans Christian Anderson Prize, the Evening Standard Ballet Award and named Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Mukhamedov stressed the importance of understanding the ballet. ``The question

Aug 18, 2008

Seo Tai-ji, ETP FEST Rock Seoul

By Han Sang-hee, Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporters The ETP FEST 2008 (Eerie Taiji People Festival) got off to a good start Friday, with a line-up featuring Korean groups Epik High, Clazziquai Project and Crying Nut. Day 1 of ETP Fest started with performances by Korean indie acts Sunday Brunch, Swimmin Fish, Dr. Core 911, Sugar Donut, Transfixion and Schizo. Hundreds of fans didn't seem to mind the summer heat and crowds at the makeshift festival area in front of the Olympic baseball stadium, southern Seoul. Things heated up when punk-rock group Crying Nut hit the stage. Their punk and ska-infused tracks had the audience jumping and pumping their fists in the air. Popular hip-hop group Epik High went on stage at around 7 p.m. Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz kept the crowd's energy level high throughout their 30-minute performance. Backed by a live band, Epik High showed why they're one of the most exciting hip-hop groups around. They performed the profanity-laced ``Flow,'' as well as songs from their latest album ``Pieces, Part One,'' namely ``Breakdown,'' ``P

Aug 17, 2008

Latin American Art in Seoul

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter When it comes to Latin American art, Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera perhaps stand out most for the Korean audience. A handful of works by Kahlo and Rivera are displayed, along with other Latin American masters at the ``Masters of the 20th Century: Latin American Art'' at the National Museum of Art, Deoksu Palace, central Seoul, through Nov. 9. The exhibit, which features 120 works by 84 artists from 16 Central American countries, gives an opportunity to learn more about Latin American art. It provides a broad overview of the development of Latin American art scene from the early 20th century to the 1970s. The first section, ``The Dream to Change the World'' is an introduction to the Mural Movement, which started in Mexico in the 1920s. The movement was an artistic offshoot of the Mexican Revolution, which broke out in 1910. Many of the works deal with social realism, hence the dark colors and images that reflected the artists' desire for social change. Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco ar

Aug 15, 2008

Clubs, Traditional Events & Art Exhibitions

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 the ones 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 of 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 a

Aug 14, 2008

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts Great Mountain Music Festival & School Yongpyong Ski Resort, Gangwon Province Through Aug. 22 Under the theme Music-Image-Text, the Great Mountain Music Festival & School will delight fans with music performed by some of the most promising musicians in the world. Visitors will be able to watch the world premiere of "Four Scenes" by 16-year-old composer Jay Greenberg. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit www.gmmfs.com. Visitors can take a shuttle bus that will be operated during the festival. The Magic Flute Seoul Arts Center Through Aug. 24 Seoul Arts Center offers Mozart's "The Magic Flute" as part of the center's annual best-selling vacation event. Conducted by Christopher Lee from Austria, the Seoul Arts Center Festival Orchestra will captivate children and adults alike with its beautiful harmonies, along with striking visuals and characters. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Boystown Symphony Orches

Aug 14, 2008

Veteran Actress Na Returns to Theater

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Veteran actress Na Moon-hee, 68, will return to stage with ``'night, Mother'' 12 years after her last work, ``Mother'' in 1996. The play is the eighth among the Yeongeuk Yeoljeon picks (Best Play Series) now performing in Daehangno and also stars prominent actresses Sohn Sook, Seo Ju-hee and Hwang Jung-min. ``'night, Mother'' is a 1983 play by Marsha Norman about a daughter, Jessie and her mother, Thelma, or Mama in the play. The drama deals with the story between Jessie and Thelma one night after Jessie calmly tells her mother she intends to commit suicide before morning. The play explores the meaning of life and sheds light on a woman's identity. The dialogue between Jessie and Thelma portrays how Jessie has planned her own death and Thelma's frustration, reaching a disturbing climax. Na will play the role of Thelma who tries to turn her daughter's decision but helplessly accepts it. The 68-year-old actress is one of the top actresses who can play the role of a maternal figure. ``Unlike TV dramas or films which are m

Aug 13, 2008

Boston Ballet to Perform for First Time

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The highly acclaimed Boston Ballet will greet Korean fans for the first time. Along with artistic director Mikko Nissinen, the renowned troupe will bring three of their best works: ``Concerto Barocco,'' ``In the Upper Room'' and ``Polyphonia.'' ``I am very excited to be bringing Boston Ballet to Korea for the first time, and for audiences in Seoul to experience the talents of this company. I am also a big fan of Korean cuisine!'' Nissinen said in an e-mail interview with The Korea Times. Though there won't be the ravishing settings and costumes of classical ballet, fans will have the chance to appreciate simple yet intense dance movements at this special event. ``Concert Barocco,'' choreographed by George Balanchine, is a neo-classical work performed to Bach's Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins. The dance will show itself through the delicate strings of the violin and present the elegance and simplicity of Balanchine's style. ```Concerto Barocco' is a brilliant marriage of music and movement ― observe how the choreography is directly

Aug 13, 2008

Architectural Ceramics Reborn in Gimhae

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter GIMHAE ― When you arrive at the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, you can't miss the huge dragon-like structure made of bricks and logs that looks like it is about to devour the ticket booth. This is ``Dragon Spiral'' by Japanese artist Takamasa Kuniyasu. The striking dragon-like structure, made of 100-year old Chinese bricks and Korean wood, welcomes visitors to ``Architectural Ceramics ― Old'' exhibition at Clayarch Gimhae Museum. Almost everywhere you turn at the museum complex, you'll find old and worn bricks, tiles, slates and other architectural ceramics salvaged from old homes and buildings in Korea and China, that have been transformed into new pieces of art. ``Architectural Ceramics ― Old,'' opened Friday and runs through Feb. 8, and is Clayarch Gimhae Museum's major exhibition for 2008. Cho Seong-ja, the museum's curator, said the aim of the exhibition is to give a new perspective to architectural ceramics. ``The exhibit represents old materials transformed into modern artworks with new interpretation. It crosses the boundar

Aug 11, 2008

Exhibitions Catch Glimpse of Korea

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter A festive mood is building in the country ahead of the 60th anniversary of Liberation Day Friday. An exhibition covering national flags and another on contemporary photos will open Thursday, rounding up six decades of national history. The National Museum of Korea will present 12 taekgeukgi, or the Korean national flag, at the exhibition ``Symbol of Korea, Taegeukgi'' from Thursday to Nov. 9. Denny's taegeukgi, the oldest remaining flag of its kind in South Korea, and some 90 related historic items will be displayed. Taegeukgi has served as a source of power, uniting Koreans through many hard and difficult times. Denny's taegeukgi was bestowed in 1890

Aug 11, 2008
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