2015.06.24 MUSIC Ticket
This year’s Credia Park Concert will feature maestro Chung Myung-whun and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. See MUSIC, left. Provided by the organizer
Olympic Park 88 Jandi Madang
Sept. 6: The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by famous maestro Chung Myung-whun, will perform Beethoven’s masterpieces. World-renowned artists including cellist Micha Maisky and violinist Shin Zia and various choirs have gathered under the baton of Chung. The program includes “Triple Concerto” and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 “Choral” by Beethoven.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
KUN-WOO PAIK & DIE DRESDNER PHILHARMONIE
Seoul Arts Center
Friday and Saturday: The Dresden Philharmonic, a German symphony founded in 1870, is holding a third concert in Korea. Marking its 140th anniversary this year, the orchestra will perform the symphonies of Brahms and Beethoven. Paik Kun-woo, one of the most renowned pianists in Korea, will perform with the ensemble.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 60,000 won ($54) to 240,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
PIANIST SEO JI-SOO RECITAL
Kumho Art Hall
Friday: A tranquil Friday evening can be enjoyed at the “All That Fantasy” piano recital by pianist Seo Ji-soo. After returning to Korea with master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Eastman School of Music in 2011, Seo has been active in holding various solo and accompanied concerts in her home country.
The program for the upcoming concert includes Beethoven’s Piano “Sonata Quasi una Fantasia,” Chopin’s “Fantasie in F Minor” and Scriabin’s “Fantasie in B Minor.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost 20,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, exit No. 7.
HONG DAE KWANG CONCERT
Sogang University Mary Hall
June 27 to 28: Korean singer-songwriter Hong Dae-kwang, who placed fourth in the fourth season of music audition show “Superstar K,” is holding his third solo concert. Titled “Midsummer Night’s Confession,” this concert is the third of his “Confession” series.
The previous concerts were all sold out.
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets are 88,000 won.
Sinchon Station, line No. 2, exit 6.
2015 2PM CONCERT “HOUSE PARTY”
Olympic Park, Gymnastic Arena
Saturday and Sunday: Popular K-pop boy group 2PM, managed by JYP Entertainment, will hold a concert after their fifth full-length album “No. 5” was released last week. The group debuted in 2008 with its first album “Hottest Time of the Day” and gained a huge following with hit songs including “10 Out of 10” and “Hands Up.” Official merchandise for the concert including bottles and T-shirts are on sale on the website.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets range from 88,000 won to 132,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
2 CELLOS LIVE IN KOREA
Olympic Park, Olympic Hall
July 12: Croatian duo 2 Cellos is coming to Korea this summer for the second time. Having garnered much attention and praise from Korean fans in their sold-out concert last year, the two young cellists, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, will perform various pop tracks including Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” the cover that brought them worldwide fame, Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
The concert starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 55,000 won to 110,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON
Olympic Park, Gymnastic Arena
July 31 to Aug. 1: After its successful world premiere in London, Danny Elfman’s “Music from the Films of Tim Burton” is to be staged in Korea. Danny Elfman’s music scores in famous Tim Burton’s films will be brought to the stage by Prime Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the world-renowned maestro John Mauceri, with visuals of Tim Burton’s original sketches and artwork.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Tickets range from 66,000 won to 143,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
*Event information collected from the Korea Tourism Organization. Tickets available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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