Classical ConcertsSeoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Virtuoso Series II
Seoul Arts Center
June 5
Under the baton of conductor Sung Shi-yeon, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso,'' Higdon's Percussion Concerto and Franck's Symphony in D minor. Renowned percussionist Colin Currie will appear as a soloist. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.sac.or.kr or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Ahn Hee-chan's Trumpet Dialogue
Kumho Art Hall
June 11
Trumpeter Ahn Hee-chan will present a concert titled Trumpet Dialogue with trumpeter Im Shi-won and pianist Jung Young-ha. Tickets cost from 8,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoharthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Haydn & Mendelssohn Celebration
Kumho Art Hall
June 18
The Chamber Music Society of Kumho Art Hall celebrates the 200th anniversary of the death of Haydn and Mendelssohn. The Program includes Haydn's Piano Trio in C Major, Hob XV 27,' Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F Major, BMV 1047 and Mendelssohn's String Quintet No.2 in Bb Major, Op.87.Tickets cost from 8,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.kumhoharthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Lee So-jung's Chopin Concert
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 29-30
Renowned vocalist Lee So-jung will appear before fans with pianist Sorin Creciun. She will deliver Chopin's Impromptu in C Sharp minor, Op.6, Prelude in D-flat Major, Etude No.3 in E Major. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Goyang City Choir's Subscription Concert
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center
June 9
Conductor Ham Shin-ik will lead Goyang City Choir in its 17th subscription concert. They will deliver Verdi's Requiem with soprano Kim Young-mee, alto Lee Ah-kyung, tenor Na Seung-Seo and bass Yang Hee-jun. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 967-9155~7. Connected to exit Aramnuri of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Kim Jung-eun Piano Recital
Hoam Art Hall
June 20
Pianist Kim Jung-eun will play works of Beethoven, Liszt and Brahms. Tickets are 30,000 won. For more information, visit www.credia.co.kr or call (02) 751-9609~10. Located near exit 9 of City Hall station on subway line 1 and 2.
Pipe Organ Meets Handel
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 27
Organist David Sanger will deliver a variety of Handel'd works including ``Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,'' Zadok the Priest,'' ``Oboe Concerto in B flat, HWV 301'' and ``Organ Concerto, Opus 7 No.5 in G minor'' with the Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the Grande Opera Choir. Oboist Lee Yun-jung and cembalo player Lee Seung-hee will appear as special guests. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 399-1618. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Cellist Song Young-hoon's Original Tango
Seoul Arts Center
June 21
In this concert, cellist Song Young-hoon is joined by pianist Pablo Zinger and clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester. They will perform ``A Concagua,'' ``Milonga Para Tres,'' ``Tango Callejero'' and ``The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires'' among others. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Novus Quartet Concert
LG Arts Center
June 21
Novus Quartet, award-winning musicians from Korea National University of Arts, will offer a concert titled ``The Truly Novus.'' They will perform Wolf's ``Italian Serenade in G major,'' Ravel's ``String Quartet in F major'' and Beethoven's ``String Quartet No.15 in A minor Op.132.'' Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6372-3242. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Takacs Quartet & Son Yeol-eum Concert
LG Arts Center
June 18
Takacs Quartet visits for a concert with pianist Son Yeol-eum joining as a special guest. The program includes ``Haydn String Quartet Op. 77 No.2,'' Bartok String Quartet No. 4, Sz91'' and ``Schumann Piano Quintet Op. 44.'' Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Opera Carmen Gala Concert
Seoul Arts Center
June 22
Prominent singers of Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater perform famous arias from Bizet's opera ``Carmen'' to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the construction of CBS. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2650-7480~2. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Jerry Jae-il Chae's Clarinet Recital
Hoam Art Hall
June 17
Clarinetist Jerry Jae-il Chae is the winner of the 2008 Dos Hermanas International Clarinet Competition. The program includes Henri Rabaud's ``Solo de Concours,'' Schumann's ``Fantasiestucke for Clarinet and Piano, Op.73'' and Brahms's ``Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in A minor, Op. 114.'' All tickets are 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of City Hall station on subway line 1 and 2.
Kim Jun-hee's Piano Recital
Hoam Art Hall
June 19
Pianist Kim Jun-hee, a prize winner of 2007 Concours Long-Thibaud,will offer various works including Bartok's ``Two Rumanian Dances for Piano, Op.8/a'' and Chopin's Barcarolle in F flat Major, Op.60.'' All tickets are 20,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2.
Ditto's Ditto Carnival
Seoul Arts Center
June 27
Chamber ensemble Ditto greets its third season with ``Ditto Carnival'' as a part of ``Ditto Festival.'' Popular young artists, including violist Richard Yongjae O'neill, violinist Johnny Lee, double bassist Daxun Zhang and cellist Patrick Jee, will perform Tchaikovsky's ``The Nutcracker'' Suite, Op. 71a and Saint-Saens' ``The Carnival Of Animals.'' Tickets range from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Big TicketsPaul Potts
Seoul Plaza Center
June 15
Winner and instant star of ``Britain's Got Talent,'' tenor Paul Potts offers a free concert at Seoul Plaza at 7: 30 p.m. He performs with popera group Viva Voce and cellist Bae Il-hwan and Ewha Celli in this concert organized to reward fans who couldn't make it to his recent sold-out concert in Seoul.
The Pussycat Dolls Live in Seoul
Olympic Cycling Stadium, Olympic Park
June 6
American pop group Pussycat Dolls will perform for the first time in Seoul, as part of their ``Doll Domination'' world tour. Tickets cost from 80,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call CP Entertainment (02) 545-5395 or email cp.ent.mail@gmail.com. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Carmen Mota's Fuego
LG Arts Center
June 9-14
Legendary flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya's dance musical ``Fuego'' will go on stage. Art director Wayne Fowkes and dance director Joaquin Marcello participate in the work together. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.fuegokorea.co.kr or call (02) 517-0394. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Opera Norma
Seoul Arts Center
June 25-28
The National Opera Company will perform ``Norma.'' This will be a rare chance to see Vincenzo Bellini's work in Korea. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.nationalopera.org or call (02) 586-5282. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Opera Tosca
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Through June 7
The Korea Opera Group presents ``Tosca'' under the direction of Pier Luigi Pizzi and Massimo Gasparon. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 310,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 587-1950~2. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Russian National Orchestra
Seoul Arts Center
June 30
Internationally renowned conductor Mikhail Pletnev and the Russian National Orchestra will visit Korea from June 29 to July 1. They will perform in three cities including Seoul. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 541-6235. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
MuseumsEgypt, the Great Civilization
National Museum of Korea
Through Aug. 30
The National Museum of Korea presents 231 artifacts chosen from ``Egypt-Oriental Collection'' from Kunsthistorisches Museum of Austria, covering 300 years of Egyptian civilization. Tickets cost from 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 2077-9199. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Special Exhibition for Donated Cultural Assets
National Museum of Korea
Through July 12
The National Museum of Korea presents 200 valuable cultural assets donated by various collectors worldwide. Autographed music by composer Ahn Eak-tai will also be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
2009 World Ballet Star Festival
Seoul Arts Center
Until today
This is a rare chance to see the finest dancers, such as Polina Semionova of the Staatsballet Berlin, Friedemann Vogel of the Stuttgart Ballet, Yekaterina Osmolkina of the Kirov Ballet and Viengsay Valdes of the Cuban National Ballet. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 751-9630. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Kotaro Oshio's Acoustic Guitar Concert
Melon-AX
June 13
As part of the 4th International Guitar Festival, Japanese guitarist Kotaro Oshio will perform for local fans. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 523-0110. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru Station on subway line 5.
Pentaport Rock Festival
Song-do Daewoo Motor Fields
July 24-26
Pentaport, Korea's largest outdoor music festival, will be put on stage at Song-do Daewoo Motor Fields July 24-26. The initial line-up includes Deftones, Eskimo Joe, Lenka and No Brain among others. Tickets for Pentaport go on sale next week. For more information, visit www.pentaportrock.com. Located near Dongincheon Station on subway line 1.
Jisan Valley Rock Festival
Jisan Forest Resort
July 24-26
Jisan Valley Rock Festival presents a line-up that includes Oasis, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, Patti Smith and Priscilla Ahn. Korean groups include Dr. Core 911, Vassline, Vodka Rain, Yozoh, Lee Han-choul and Sister's Barbershop. Tickets will go on sale at ticket.auction.co.kr (1566-1369) or ticket.yes24.com (1544-6399). A three-day pass is 165,000 won, a two-day pass 132,000 won and a one-day pass 88,000 won. For bookings in English, call (02) 3444-9969 or visit www.valleyrockfestival.com. Located in Icheon. Visitors can take a free shuttle bus through a reservation on the Web site.
Lena Park Concert
LG Arts Center
July 1-5
As a part of Adiologie concert series, R&B; singer Lena Park will entertain fans with beautiful vocals. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3485-8700. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam station on subway line 2.
Shim Su-bong's `Beautiful Day'
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
June 17-18
Famous singer Shim Su-bong will hold a concert titled ``Beautiful Day'' to celebrate her 30th anniversary of debut. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Wheesung Live Concert
LG Arts Center
Through June 7
Listen to Singer Wheesung as he takes his fans to the rhythmical world of his music. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 517-0394. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam station on subway line 2.
Mocca Live in Seoul
Mapo Arts Center
June 21
Indonesian group Mocca will visit Korea with Peppertones and Lee Han-cheol joining as special guests. Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 322-0014. Located near exit 2 of Daeheung station on subway line 6.
George Winston's Summer Concert
Seoul Arts Center
June 23
Jazz pianist George Winston will hold a concert titled ``Summer Concert.'' He will play ``New Orleans Rise Again #4,'' ``Cat & Mouse,'' ```Urban Lullaby'' and ``Pixie'' among others. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 548-4480. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
European Jazz Trio Live in Seoul
LG Arts Center
June 20
After a nine-year absense, the European Jazz Trio will meet fans again, entertaining with their romantic sounds. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.
Grease
Dongsoong Art Center
Open Run
The musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Enjoy the rock and roll performance. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.
Dreamgirls
Charlotte Theater
Through July 26
The Broadway musical ``Dreamgirls'' makes its big debut in Korea. The musical tells the story of a young female singing trio, called ``The Dreams,'' who become music superstars. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
My Scary Girl
The Stage
Through July 19
``My Scary Girl,'' based on the Korean film of the same title, is now on stage at The Stage. All tickets are 45,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Chicago
Seongnam Arts Center
June 6-29
Based on a 1926 play of the same name, the hit musical ``Chicago'' will be put on stage at Seongnam Arts Center June 5-29. Veteran musical actor Choi Jung-won, singers Insooni and Ock Ju-hyun star in the musical. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 110,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalchicago.co.kr or call 1544-8117 or 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Mamma Mia!
National Theater of Korea
June 21 - July 23
Musical ``Mamma Mia!,'' based on hit songs of ABBA, such as ``Dancing Queen'' and ``Waterloo,'' is currently in Korean production. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3.
Romeo & Juliette
Seoul Arts Center
July 4- August 2
Musical ``Romeo & Juliette'' will be put on stage at Seoul Arts Center July 4- Aug.2. It will be adapted into Korean language. Musical actors Shin Sung-rok, Im Tae-kyung, Kim So-hyun and Park So-yeon star in the musical. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 150,000 won. For more information, visit www.romeonjuliette.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
