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Around Town : Exhibition

Arko Invited Artists 2007 Arko Arts Center Through May 13 Paris-based photographer Kwon Boo-moon presents astral photographs of starry skies from around the world and landscapes, while Berlin-based artist Lee Ok-yohn has decorated the exhibition room with various objects from her decades-long collection. For more information, visit www.art.arko.or.kr. Ascending River Gallery Ihn Through April 25 Korean-American artist Paik Youn-hee installed paintings of heavenly constellations on the ceiling and floor, combined with the sound and image of flowing water. For more information, visit www.galleryihn.com. Texture Photography White Wall Gallery Through May 2 Park Ki-ho, a veteran photographer who worked for publications such as Newsweek and Time magazines, presents his ``artsy’’ side with photographs of people and items he collected from old markets. For more information, visit www.whitewall.co.kr. BMW Art Car in Seoul Art Sonje Center Through May 6 An exhibition to please the eyes of car lovers as well as art lovers. Big names in cont

Apr 19, 2007

Around Town : Pop & Jazz

Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo Seoul Arts Center (Concert Hall) May 1 Cuban singer Omara Portuondo will come again to Korea after her incredibly successful concert in 2005. As part of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club, this award-winning singer will once again take to the stage with the warm Caribbean rhythms of her home. Tickets cost 55,000 won to 132,000 won. For more information, please visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 3 and 4 of the Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Park Hyo-shin’s 2007 Concert Tour Olympic Hall (inside Olympic Park) May 19 ? May 20 Singer Park Hyo-shin is going on a national tour to present his long-awaited 5th album, ``The Breeze of Sea (The Ballad…).’’ There is already a lot of buzz about this particular album and it would certainly be better to check him out live. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 77,000 won. For more information, please visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. 2007 Jazz Summit in April KT Art Hall Throug

Apr 19, 2007

Around Town : Plays & Musicals

The Great Catsby Sadari Arts Center, Naemo Hall Through April 30 A new take on the classic novel by Fitzgerald, ``The Great Catsby’’ was first born out of an Internet cartoon and later grew to be an original Korean musical. Along with an impressive cast and crew, the musical is performed in a more personal hall for more intimacy with audiences. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 45,000 won. For more information, please visit www.greatcatsby.com. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4. Rinaldo Seoul Arts Center (Opera Hall) May 12 ? May 17 An opera of immense magnitude brought on by the world’s best stage producer Pier Luigi Pizzi, ``Rinaldo’’ finally hits the stage in Korea. A classic tale of rescue, chivalry, and fantasy during the Crusades, the hero Rinaldo is sure not to disappoint. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 330,000 won. For more information, please visit www.kopera.co.kr/rinaldo or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 3 and 4 of the Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Wuthering Heights Daehakno Arts Center (Hall 3) May

Apr 19, 2007

Around Town : Dance

Spartacus Seoul Arts Center April 20- April 25 The Korean National Ballet Company and the Russian Novosibirsk Ballet Corps combine forces to tell the story of the immortal Roman hero, Spartacus. No performance on April 23. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.kballet.org or call (02) 587-6181. Located near exits 3 and 4 of the Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Guys & Dolls Messa B-Boy Theater Through May 31 Breakdancers retell the musical ``Guys & Dolls.’’ Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 1588-7890. Located near Hyoehyon Station on subway line 4. Tango Fire Chungmu Art Hall May 1 ? 13 The passionate ``Tango Fire’’ from Argentina is performed by the original Argentinean cast for the first time in Korea. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.clubbalcony.com or call (02) 2230-6624-6. Located near Sindang Station on subway line number 6. Shanghai Art Circus Jangchung Gymnasium April

Apr 19, 2007

Around Town : Museums

A Buddha with a Lotus Flower National Museum of Korea Through April 22 The exhibition will display Buddhist paintings, including ``Kwaebul,’’ a large work that was used during outdoor Buddhist ceremonies. For more information, call (02) 2077-9494. Located at Ichon Station on subway line 4, exit 2. Subok ``The Desire for Longevity’’ National Folk Museum of Korea Throughout May 7 The National Folk Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition to display 120 pieces and 20 photos of historic relic items related to longevity. For more information, call (02) 3704-3152. Located at Kyongbok Palace Station Exit 5 on subway line 3. Korean Wooden Beauty Seoul Museum of History Throughout May 6 The Seoul Museum of History is displaying some 120 pieces of traditional wooden furniture. Tickets cost from 3000 to 7000 won. For more information, call (02) 724-0149. Located on Kwanghwamun Station Exit 7 on the subway line 5.

Apr 19, 2007

Around Town : Museums

Big Tickets Maksim Solo Concert The Olympic Hall (inside Olympic Park) April 25 When this Croatian pianist came to Korea the last time, his concert was sold out at breakneck speed and his music became the new hottest thing in Korea. He comes back again, with his newly introduced album, ``Electrik,’’ for a much anticipated concert filled with fantastic visual effects, throngs of fans, and most of all, his signature charismatic music. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 99,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5. The Lion King Charlotte Theater Through June 1 Returning after a week of recess, this Japanese version of the Disney musical will go on stage to enchant and captivate audiences with its well known African beat and music. The show, the second Disney animation made into a musical, fits for all family members. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 90,000 won. For more information, visit www.charlottetheater.com or call (02) 411-5083/5. Located near exit 3 of Chamsil Station on su

Apr 19, 2007

Classical Concerts, Big Tickets, Museums..

The Seoul Choir’s 100th Concert Sejong Center April 21 Celebrating its 100th concert, the choir will perform numbers such as Bach’s ``Magnificat’’ and the warm tender “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen, featuring the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1111. Located near Kwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. 2004 Yuhki Kuramoto’s Best Concert ? May Romance Seoul Arts Center May 20 Ever since his first performance in Korea at the Seoul Arts Center in 1999, Yuhki Kuramoto has been at the center of Korea’s New Age boom. Coming back with his third album, ``Romance Collection,’’ Kuramoto will perform some of his best-known pieces. Among them is a song he and Sumi Jo collaborated for on the hit drama ``Chumong.’’ Tickets cost 30,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 3 and 4 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Seoul Arts Center April 29

Apr 19, 2007

Theater Festivals Galore

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Various theatrical festivals are planned in major cities, livening up the local theater scene. Seoul and the southern port city of Pusan (Busan) will entertain the public with plays that range from the diverse to experimental productions. Busan International Performing Arts Festival (BIRAF) The festival, which will be staged at nine venues in the region for 11 days starting May 5, is on track to become a representative spring festival, following its inception in 2004, similar to the Pusan International Film Festival held in the fall. It is noted for selecting productions based on ``concepts,'' which differ every year. The main concept for this year will be ``Revolt or Recreation,'' following ``Non-Verbal,'' which was the main theme in 2006, and will feature plays in the Eastern and Western traditions. A total of 18 productions with 196 artists from eight countries _ Germany, Russia, the United States, France, Japan, the Czech Republic, Puerto Rico and Korea _ make up the festival. Participants will parody classic masterpieces and rein

Apr 18, 2007

Contemporary Arts to Send Off Vibrant ‘Springwave’ in Seoul

By Seo Dong-shin Staff Reporter Having the world at your doorstep is one of the great merits of living in a global metropolitan city. Perhaps Seoul is truly turning into one, at least in the arts sphere. Next month, Seoul residents will have an opportunity to check out a barrage of top acts from the international art community, whether it be music, theater, dance, performance, or all of them combined _ as the fad has it around the world. Springwave Festival 2007, the first ``international interdisciplinary arts festival,'' will take place from May 4 to 30, in seven venues including leading galleries, art halls and theaters, bringing 15 cutting-edge names from seven countries in cooperation with other festivals held worldwide. Interdisciplinary art is the combination of two or more genres into one project. It has gained ground as a new, experimental driving force to boost creativity and aesthetics of the existing arts. Renowned American choreographer William Forsythe's ``Scattered Crowd,'' which will be staged on May 4 and 5 at the Rodin Gallery in central Seoul, for

Apr 17, 2007

‘Chunhyang’ Fuses Korean, Western Dance

By Seo Dong-shin Staff Reporter ``Chunhyang'' is the buzzword in Korean dance circles this year. Four different dance pieces based on the traditional Korean love story of the young couple Chunhyang and Mongryong are in the wings awaiting their audiences. The National Dance Company of Korea will stage ``Dance, Chunhyang'' in September, while the Korea National Ballet Company will present the restored version of ``L'Epreuve d'Amour,'' created by Michel Fokine (1880-1942) in October. The classic love story from the Choson Kingdom period, in which a young couple's love bears fruit transcending social strata, is said to have inspired the master Russian choreographer. The Finnish National Ballet Company, which staged Fokine's piece in the 1950s, is also scheduled to come to Korea late this year to present an updated version. But the first of the Chunhyang series to be unveiled is the ballet ``Chunhyang,'' co-produced by the Universal Ballet Company (UBC) and Goyang Cultural Foundation. True to the original meaning of the title _ Chunhyang is the name of the heroine, which me

Apr 17, 2007
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