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Meet African Culture on Gwacheon Streets

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Any given street can become a stage, and pedestrians can be audiences in Gwacheon on the southern outskirts of Seoul. From Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, street performances from Eastern and Western countries will be staged during the 11th Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival. A total of 31 outdoor performances _ 15 official Korean productions, seven overseas productions and nine amateur entries _ will take to the stage for five days. The international street performing arts festival, organized by Gwacheon City with the support of Gyeonggi Province, gained a great reputation in the field of street and open-air theaters through unique performances. Yim Su-taek, artistic director of the festival, said that this year, the festival will feature African culture _ last year was focused on French culture. ``During the festival, African percussion groups will perform and African photo exhibitions and other cultural experience programs will be held as special events,'' he said. Aaninka, a dance group from the Ivory Coast, will perform traditional African

Sep 22, 2007

Natl Opera to Stage Macbeth, Carmen

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter First Staging of `Macbeth' Opera lovers and those beginning to take an interest in the genre should not miss Korea's first production of Verdi's ``Macbeth,'' a cornerstone of the standard operatic repertoire. The National Opera of Korea brings what is expected to be a stellar performance of the classic Italian piece, Oct. 4-8 at Seoul Arts Center. Based on Shakespeare's play about the tragedy of the human moral order, the four-act opera was created by the monumental Giuseppe Verdi with libretto by Franceso Maria Piave (additions by Andrea Maffei), and was staged for the first time in Florence in 1847. In this archetypal tale of man's sinfully seductive lust for power, Macbeth is persuaded by his wife to seize the throne of Scotland by betraying his kinsman and king, Duncan. Yet suffocating guilt haunts the couple, and justice prevails in the end. The best of domestic and foreign talent brings ``Macbeth'' to life. Italian conductor Maurizio Benini, whose recent works include the 2006 renditions of ``The Barber of Seville" at the New York M

Sep 21, 2007

Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484 Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance flo

Sep 20, 2007

Concerts, Musuems & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Mozart Symphony, Serenade & Concerto for Piano Seoul Arts Center Sept. 28 Seoul Tutti Chamber Orchestra, one of the pillars of Korean chamber music will perform timeless Mozart pieces with pianist Lee Soo-jin as soloist. The program includes Symphony No. 32 in G Major K. 318, Serenade No. 9 in D Major K.320 "Posthorn" and Concerto for Piano No. 21 in C major K.467. Call (02) 547-2629. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Lee Youn-wha Piano Recital Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Sept. 29 Pianist Lee Youn-wha released 밫he Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas?album. At this concert, celebrating the album, Lee will play Beethoven piano pieces "Tempest," "Moonlight" and "Waldstein." Tickets cost 10,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.musicphil.co.kr or call (02) 706-1481. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. German Brass in Korea Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Sept. 30 German Brass shows the power of brass in Korea. Four trumpeters, three trombonists, tw

Sep 20, 2007

Roni Horn Holds First Exhibition in Asia

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter Ambiguity seems to be something readily embraced by world-renowned artist Roni Horn, who frequently draws attention to her unisex name. The artist, praised as one of the most important minimalists of the present age, makes her debut in Asia with a solo exhibition in Korea. Around 20 works will be showcased at the Kukje Gallery in Seoul until Oct. 20. The exhibition will display the diverse art forms Horn works with, ranging from glass sculptures and photography to drawings and essays. Although different in form and structure, her works follow a common theme involving time, space, human experiences and memories. Her works often express philosophical ideas through the concise form of minimalism. In particular, many of Horn's works play with ambiguity, being alike yet different. One way she touches on the topic is through photographs of people, rivers, hot springs and animals.

Sep 19, 2007

Seoul Exhibition Traces Lucy and Her Time

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter Art has existed for as long as humans have been around, starting from simple cave paintings to the extravagant pieces of ancient Rome. So, appropriately, a veteran Korean artist is busy exploring ideas about time and existence through exploring art. Japan-based installation artist Choi Jae-eun, inspired by the first human fossil found in Ethiopia ``Lucy" will hold a solo exhibition in Korea for the first time in 14 years under the title, ``Lucy and Her Time." Choi, who went to Japan to learn the art of flower arrangement, changed her course to installation art and since explored various genres including sculpture and video art within this art-form. Among her many achievements, Choi was the first Korean artist to represent Japan at the 1995 Venice Biennale. Many may have already seen her artworks. She designed the huge cone-shaped sculpture in front of the Samsung Medical Center, ``Direction of Time,'' and the stupa for the Venerable Songch'ol, ``Space for Self,'' at the Single-Pillar Gate of Haein Temple, The artist's key interest ha

Sep 16, 2007

Pop Artist Shows Comical, Critical Side

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter In “Half-bucket of Blood,” Todd Norsten uses a blood red color on the creature’s head. A cute pink creature stares blankly from a white canvas, as streaks of red, in the likeness of blood, gushes out. This is one of the striking images from American artist Todd Norsten's solo exhibition in Seoul. Whether it is comical or critical, it is up to the viewers to interpret Norsten's works displayed at the Arario Gallery in Seoul. The deep red color of blood disrupts the otherwise cute, almost childish image of a pink creature in ``Untitled (Plush).'' The same color is visible in ``Half-bucket of Blood,'' which features half of a creature's face. In the exhibition catalogue, Walker Art Center curator Yasmil Raymond said the ``inflamed red color conveys the same unpleasant association with blood and violence to the terrain of cartoons and religious dogma.'' “Untitled (Mask)'' is one of Tood Norsten's works featured at the Arario Gallery in Seoul. Another of Norsten's work ``Sweet Side'' conveys a feeling of contrasting forces and

Sep 14, 2007

Concerts, Museums & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Trio Thalia "Wind from the North" Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (Chamber Hall) Sept. 28 Trio Thalia consists of violinist Kim E-Jung, cellist Lee Sook-jung and pianist Oh Yoon-ju. The three will perform mainly romantic and lyrical music from Northern Europe, composed by Grieg and Sibelius. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.musicphil.co.kr or call (02) 706-1481. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Boris Berezovsky's Russian Concerto Night Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Sept. 15 Boris Berezovsky, known as the heir of Russian Pianism, will perform beautiful piano concertos with Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dmitry Yablonsky. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Chung Sun-yee Cello Recital Seoul Arts Center Sept. 16 The lead cellist of the Seoul Academy Ensemble, Chung Sun-yee will play works by Vivaldi, Schnittke and Chopin. Ti

Sep 13, 2007

Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has a hard job appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484 Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor

Sep 13, 2007

Concerts, Museums & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Trio Thalia "Wind from the North" Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (Chamber Hall) Sept. 28 Trio Thalia consists of violinist Kim E-Jung, cellist Lee Sook-jung and pianist Oh Yoon-ju. The three will perform mainly romantic and lyrical music from Northern Europe, composed by Grieg and Sibelius. Tickets cost from 20,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit www.musicphil.co.kr or call (02) 706-1481. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Boris Berezovsky's Russian Concerto Night Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) Sept. 15 Boris Berezovsky, known as the heir of Russian Pianism, will perform beautiful piano concertos with Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dmitry Yablonsky. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 100,000 won. Visit www.mastmedia.co.kr or call (02) 541-6234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Chung Sun-yee Cello Recital Seoul Arts Center Sept. 16 The lead cellist of the Seoul Academy Ensemble, Chung Sun-yee will play works by Vivaldi, Schnittke and Chopin. Ti

Sep 13, 2007
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