2011.11.3 TICKET
Universal Ballet will perform South African choreographer John Cranko’s ballet masterpiece “Onegin” from Nov. 12 to 19 at LG Arts Center in southern Seoul. See THEATER. Provided by Universal Ballet Company
MUSIC
EUROPA GALANTE & IAN BOSTRIDGE
LG Arts Center
Tomorrow: Celebrated Italian baroque ensemble Europa Galante, led by baroque violinist Fabio Biondi, returns with British tenor Ian Bostridge. Together, they offer a program exploring the music of three superstar tenors of the 18th century who dominated the European opera scene: Borosini, Fabri and Beard. The arias dedicated to these singers will be presented alongside instrumental overtures and suites performed by Europa Galante.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 90,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
(02) 2005-0114, www.lgart.com
CHRIS BOTTI
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts,
Grand Theater
Sunday: American jazz musician, trumpeter and composer Chris Botti will hold his third concert in Korea. He will perform with guitarist Mark Whitfield and drummer Billy Kilson, along with keyboard player Andrew Ezrin and violinist Caroline Campbell. Also joining him is vocalist Lisa Fischer, who has worked with such artists as Tina Turner and The Rolling Stones.
Botti is known for complimenting Korean fans as one of his top five audiences for their enthusiasm and passion.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 150,000 won.
City Hall Station, line No. 1, exit 3
(02) 3461-0976, www.sejongpac.or.kr
TRIO OWON
LG Arts Center
Sunday: After a run of consecutive sold-out performances with his Beethoven and Schubert projects, cellist Yang Sung-won has formed a new piano trio named Trio Owon with long-time colleagues violinist Olivier Charlier and pianist Emmanuel Strosser. In their first concert as Trio Owon, they will present piano trio pieces by Mendelssohn, Schumann and Brahms.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 60,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
(02) 2005-0114, www.lgart.com
PUDDITORIUM
Seoul Arts Center, Jayu Theater
Sunday and Monday: Venerated composer and producer Kim Jung-bum presents his three-part “Pudditorium Concert,” starting with the first part, “Trilogie, Play 1.”
After Kim, the leader of local jazz band Pudding, put out his solo project, Pudditorium, he broadened his artistic realms as film music director, producer, artist and even performance director. The three-part concert series follows the release of his second album.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday and at 8 p.m. on Monday.
Tickets range from 45,000 won to 55,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 2658-3546, ticket.interpark.com
THE GREAT 3B SERIES - BRAHMS
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Nov. 10: Famed Swedish concert pianist Peter Jablonski will perform as part of “The Great 3B Series,” a three-year series honoring the music of Beethoven (in 2010), Brahms (in 2011) and Bach (in 2012).
Conductor Lim Hun-jung leads the Bucheon Philharmonic. The program includes Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor and Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Jablonski won the Edison Award with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and has worked with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin; the Philharmonia and Cleveland orchestras; and the Kirov, NHK Symphony and Czech Philharmonic orchestras.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 20,000 won to 40,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 580-1300, www.sac.or.kr
MOSCOW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts,
Grand Theater
Nov. 11: The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, regarded as one of the world’s finest symphonic ensembles, is set to perform a concert in Korea.
Yuri Simonov, who has achieved international success both in the opera house and the concert hall, conducts and the guest is Jozef Lendvay, young solo violinist and winner of the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 250,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
JOSE CARRERAS
Olympic Park Gymnastics Gymnasium
Nov. 23 to 24: Jose Carreras returns to Korea for a command performance.
Carreras gained fame as one of The Three Tenors along with Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti in a series of mass concerts that began in 1990 and continued until 2003. He has also performed and recorded with artists from outside the classical music world, such as Diana Ross, Peter Maffay, Sarah Brightman and Giorgia Fumanti.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 150,000 won to 250,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
BRIAN MCKNIGHT
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Nov. 26: Brian McKnight comes to Korea to promote his latest album “Just Me” as part of his world tour. Recognized as a top R&B musician, McKnight has maintained his fan base through consistent album releases over the past 20 years.
The set list includes songs from his new album such as “Temptation,” “Fall 5.0” and the bluesy ballad “One Mo’ Time” as well as previous hits.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 79,000 won to 119,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
BOYZ II MEN
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Nov. 27: Internationally acclaimed Boyz II Men is holding a concert titled “Harmony Concert with Unicef,” with the purpose of delivering a message of hope and strength. Part of the money raised will be donated to Unicef for the welfare of children around the world.
Ever since their debut in 1991, Boyz II Men have been one of the world’s most classic and popular R&B bands.
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from 88,000 won to 140,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
LEE SEUNG-GI
Olympic Park Gymnastics Gymnasium
Dec. 10 to 11: Lee Seung-gi, who is known to perform only once a year, presents this year’s concert, the “Concert of Hope.”
Lee, a pop icon and much more, is back in the music business. His latest single, “Age of Love,” which he wrote and composed, topped the charts upon its release, before the release of his fifth album “Tonight.”
The performance is at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 132,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
2AM
Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium
Dec. 24 to 25: The four-member boy band 2AM is hosting a Christmas concert in December for its fans.
The band’s “2011 2AM Concert - Christmas” event will reintroduce the band to fans after a year of inactivity.
2AM is one of the two subgroups that branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day; the other is 2PM.
The performance is at 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 99,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
THEATER
ONEGIN
LG Arts Center
Nov. 12 to 19: Universal Ballet presents South African choreographer John Cranko’s dramatic ballet masterpiece “Onegin.” The ballet classic is based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel in verse, “Eugene Onegin.”
The story of “Onegin” has been performed by major companies all over the world, including the Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theater and National Ballet of China. The drama in the production brings out the emotions of the dancers while showing their polished technique and intricate partnering.
Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. on Nov. 13; and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 19.
Tickets are from 30,000 won to 100,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 8
070-7124-1737, www.universalballet.com
ANNIE
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater
Dec. 15 to 29: “Annie,” the recipient of the best Korean musical award in 2007, is back in theaters.
First introduced to Korea in 2006, “Annie” delivers its warm message again this winter through the story of the feisty young orphan who wins the heart of a billionaire industrialist. The original Broadway production garnered seven Tony Awards including best musical after it opened in 1977. The musical features hits such as “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life.”
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and at 3 and 7 p.m. on weekends.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 70,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
HAMLET
Universal Art Center
To Dec. 17: The timeless and venerable Shakespeare play “Hamlet” is being transformed into a musical and will be performed in Korean. “Hamlet” concerns a grief-stricken man who is depressed over his father’s death and struggles with feelings of betrayal.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on weekdays; at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2 and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 100,000 won.
Achasan Station, line No. 5, exit 3
070-7124-1740, www.uac.co.kr
CATS
Charlotte Theater
To Dec. 31: The second-longest-running show in Broadway history, “Cats” is back in the theater in celebration of its 30th anniversary.
The leading roles will be performed by three divas of Korean musical theater - Park Hae-mi, Insooni and Hong Ji-min - and the Korean cast and crew will be supported by the musical’s original production team.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays; at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sundays and bank holidays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 120,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2 or 8, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
FOLK PERFORMANCE
Korea House
To Dec. 31: The Korea House folk performance team presents eight traditional Korean performance styles, including: Gainjeonmokdan (royal court dance), Bongsantalchum (traditional mask dance with singing), ogomu (five drum dance), pansori (narrative singing), Buchaechum (traditional fan dance), samulnori (percussion quartet) and more.
The Korea House was established by the Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties, which helps preserve and promote traditional Korean arts.
Performances are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Korea House also offers dinner; the first seating is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the second is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are 50,000 won.
Chungmuro Station, line no. 3 and 4, exit 3
(02) 2266-9101~3, www.kangkoku.or.kr
*Event information is culled from the Korea Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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