2012.4.19 TICKET
Italian chamber orchestra I Musici, celebrating its 60th anniversary, will perform a concert on June 15 at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall. See MUSIC, left. Provided by the organizer
MUSIC
THE ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
To Tuesday: The Seoul Arts Center presents its 23rd annual Orchestra Festival in commemoration of the opening of the concert hall in 1989. The Gangnam Symphony Orchestra, Ewha Womans University Orchestra and Unpa Memorial Orchestra are just three of the ensembles from across the nation set to perform during the 24-day festival. Pianist Kim Dae-jin, the 14th International Tchaikovsky Competition winner Seo Sun-young and many other notable artists will be performing solo recitals as well. The festival will wrap up with a performance by the Unpa Memorial Orchestra, which was formed in memory of Im Won-sik (1919-2002), one the fathers of Korean symphony orchestras.
The concerts start at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 30,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
1588-7890, www.sac.or.kr
MORRISSEY
AX-Korea
May 6: British rock icon Morrissey will perform his first concert in Korea this May. The former lead singer of the Smiths - one of the most successful rock bands in the U.K. during the 1980s - embarked on a solo career when the group split in 1987.
Morrissey released seven albums from 1988 to 1997 before taking a seven-year hiatus, and his 2004 album “You Are the Quarry” reached the No. 2 spot on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 11 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Morrissey’s sound has had a marked influenced on such groups as the Killers, the Stone Roses and Radiohead.
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are 99,000 won.
Gwangnaru Station, line No. 5, exit 2
(02) 332-3277, www.ax-korea.com
MUSIQ SOULCHILD
AX-Korea
May 11: American singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild is set to show off his diverse range of talents in Korea this spring, performing his music that spans a number of genres including R&B, soul, funk, alternative rock, blues, jazz, gospel and hip-hop. Musiq started his career hopping around jazz clubs and performing on the streets. He added “Soulchild” to his stage name in respect of late soul artists such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Patti LaBelle and Ray Charles, all of whom were major influences on his work.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets are 99,000 won.
Gwangnaru Station, line No. 5, exit 2
(02) 3143-5156, www.ax-korea.com
LEGENDARY I MUSICI 60TH
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
June 15: I Musici, the Italian chamber orchestra, celebrates its 60th anniversary. It was formed in 1952 by 12 musicians who graduated from a notable Italian music school Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music. The group is well known for its interpretations of Baroque, Antonio Vivaldi and Tomaso Albinoni. The interpretation of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” is especially loved by many, and the group has recorded six versions. I Musici’s leader Antonio Anselmi will play “Four Seasons” solo and the orchestra will play Ennio Morricone’s “Morricone Suite.” Guitarist Kim Seh-hwang of rock group N.EX.T will also perform with the chamber orchestra.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
1588-7890, www.sac.or.kr
THEATER
HAMLET STORY
Modern Post Theater
Today to April 29: Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the playwright’s longest play, will be performed by Theater Gabyun for 10 days. In recreating the Shakespearian masterpiece, director Lee Seoung-gu purposely chose actors of widely differing ages - from eight years old to 58 years old - to highlight the contrast in various scenes. Hamlet will be played by Kim Dong-hyun, who has also appeared in “Sea Without Water” (2009), “Proof” (2010) and “Happiness” (2011-12). In a turmoil of conspiracy and authority, Hamlet struggles to find his way, and the audience may relate their lives to the themes of the timeless classic.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on weekdays; at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets cost 25,000 won.
Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 2
1588-0184, ticket.auction.co.kr
SEOPYONJE
Universal Arts Center
To Sunday: Lee Cheong-jun’s book “Seopyonje,” which was later adapted to a film of the same name, has been made into a musical with a star-studded cast. Like the film, the musical tells the story of a girl who has devoted her life to the art of pansori, which means narrative singing in Korean. Director Lee Ji-na stages the production with help from Yoon Il-sang, who is well known for composing some of the greatest K-pop hits of the 1990s, including songs for Turbo, DJ Doc, Cool, Kim Bum-soo and Kim Gun-mo. The performance features Lee Young-mi, who has starred in a number of different musicals, including “Jekyll and Hyde” and “Hedwig.”
Performances start at 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday; at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. There are no performances on Mondays.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 90,000 won.
Achasan Station, line No. 5, exit 4
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
DAS MUSICAL ELISABETH
Blue Square Musical Hall
To May 13: This musical hits Korea for the first time after having been translated into seven languages and presented in 10 countries since its debut in Vienna in 1992.
The musical traces the life of Elisabeth, the empress of Austria, who longs for love and freedom from her restrictive life.
Performances start at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 150,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
RIVERSIDE CABARET
Gangdong Arts Center, Grand Theater
May 15 to 26: Based on the life of notable singer Bae Ho during the 1960s and ’70s, the production hopes to bridge the gap between the younger and older generations by connecting audiences through music.
Although Bae passed away at age 29, Koreans still remember him as a symbol of the era.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 40,000 won.
Godeok Station, line No. 5, exit 4
1544-1555, www.gangdongarts.or.kr
CARMEN MOTA’S ALMA DE FUEGO
LG Arts Center
May 23 to 26: Spanish dancer and choreographer Carmen Mota returns to Korea with her troupe to stage the flamenco dance musical “Alma de Fuego” (“Soul of Fire”). More than 30 years ago, Mota created the choreographic masterpiece that mingles the core strength of Spanish dance with contemporary tones, and with that performance, she has built the success of the troupe. The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday; and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 150,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
1544-1555, www.lgart.com
TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
JAMI
Samcheonggak, Ilwhadang Concert Hall
To June 27: The word “jami” means “delicious food that is also nutrient” as well as “fun” in the dialect of Jeju Island, the country’s southernmost island that is one of Korea’s most popular tourist attractions. Admission to the show also includes a fare of Korean dishes and traditional tea. Performances are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at noon.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 70,000 won.
Anguk Station, line No. 3, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
Event information is culled from the Korea Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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