2018.08.30 Ticket
The experimental “Fuerza Bruta Wayra” has come to Seoul once again to dazzle Korean audiences. It has installed a FB Theater inside Jamsil Sport Complex, southern Seoul, to showcase everything they’ve got, ranging from acrobatics to water shows. [PRM]
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Olympic Park, 88 Jandi Madang
Sept. 5 and 9: Sumi Jo is set to take the stage with musicians Jean-Christophe Born, accordion player Alexander Sheykin and the Ditto Orchestra, under the baton of Lorenzo Passerini, for her return to the stage.
Jo will sing arias from shows written by Giacomo Puccini that take place in Paris, the city of love: “La Boheme,” a four-act opera which depicts the lives of poor young artists living for their dreams in Paris, and “La Rondine,” a three-act opera which shows how individuals seek true love in Paris.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. at Seoul Arts Center and at 7 p.m. at Olympic Park.
Ticket prices range from 50,000 to 180,000 won ($45 to $162) for the concert at the Seoul Arts Center, and range from 40,000 to 100,000 won for the concert at Olympic Park.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
KIM SUN-WOOK PIANO RECITAL
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Sept. 9: Renowned pianist Kim Sun-wook, the winner of the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition in 2006, will be returning to the Seoul Arts Center for the first time in two years. This is his final recital on his nationwide tour which began last August. The program consists of four pieces, Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No. 9 in D Major,” Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor,” Debussy’s “Suite Bergamasque,” and Brahms’ “Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel.”
The performance starts at 5 p.m.
Ticket prices range from 30,000 to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
CHUNG KYUNG-WHA & CHO SEONG-JIN DUO CONCERT
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Sept. 12: Star pianist Cho Seong-jin and veteran violinist Chung Kyung-hwa are collaborating to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Seoul Arts Center. Since winning the renowned International Chopin Piano Competition in 2015, Cho has held a handful of concerts in Korea that have sold out as fast as K-pop concerts. The upcoming show with Korea’s master violinist Chung Kyung-wha will be a must-see concert for classical music aficionados.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 30,000 to 120,000 won
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
SEOUL FOREST JAZZ FESTIVAL
Seoul Forest
Oct. 6-7: The Seoul Forest Jazz Festival is a jazz festival that takes place in a famous park located in the heart of Seoul.
The lineup for Saturday consists of famed singer-songwriter Sunwoo Jung-A, trumpet player Peter Evans, and the Lee Sunjae Trio. The lineup for Sunday includes the Junggigo Quintet, the jazz trumpet Joep Van Rhijn Trio and pop singer Park Ji-yoon.
The festival starts at 2 p.m. on both days.
Ticket prices range from 55,000 to 88,000 won.
Ttukseom Station line No. 2, exit 8.
FUERZA BRUTA WAYRA
Jamsil Sports Complex, FB Theater
To Oct. 7: The ultimate entertainment experience with energetic performances and exciting music.
Visitors are recommended to wear casual and comfortable clothes as they will either stand or sit on the floor for the duration of the show. This dynamic experience, directed by famed Argentinian artistic director Diqui James, features performers flying in three dimensional spaces.
The performance starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and national holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Ticket prices range from 99,000 to 132,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7.
OH! CAROL
D-Cube Arts Center
To Oct. 21: Set in 1960s America, this musical tells the heartwarming story of lovers at a paradise resort. Marge, whose fiance never showed up to their wedding, goes to the resort, where was she was supposed to honeymoon, with her best friend Lois. Feeling sorry for her friend, Lois tries to connect the singer Del with Marge. Gabe, an employee at the resort, falls for Lois and writes a song for her. Realizing that Gabe’s talent is being overshadowed by Del’s presence, she promises to stand by him if he sings on stage.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 3 p.m. on Sundays. There are no performances on Mondays.
Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 13,000 won.
Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1 or 5.
*Most tickets are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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