2016.3.9 MUSIC TICKET
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
April 9: Il Divo is coming to Korea as a part of their world tour to celebrate the release of their seventh album, titled “Amor & Pasion.” The famous popera group has been well-loved by audiences across all continents, selling more than 26 million albums since their debut in 2004. The group’s Korea concerts in 2007, 2012 and 2014 were all sold out, a reflection of the love of Korean fans toward them.
The concert will consist of songs from their latest album. It encompasses various genres from bolero to classical music. Famous songs such as “Por una Cabeza,” “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas” and “Besame Mucho” will also be included.
The show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from 90,000 won to 250,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2 or 9, exit 7.
ANNA NETREBKO & YUSIF EYVAZOV
IN CONCERT
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 70,000 won ($58) to 350,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
LIBERA CHOIR
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
March 31: The Libera choir is visiting Korea after their previous scheduled concert was canceled last year because of the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome on the peninsula.
The choir, whose name means freedom in Latin, is led by conductor and music director Robert Prizeman. Their repertoire encompasses music from Medieval Europe to contemporary music, emphasizing the members’ clear, pure voices. Songs such as “Sanctus,” “Song of Life,” “Fountain,” “Orinoco Flow” and others will be performed the concert.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 120,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
2016 FALL IN LOVE: JANG BEOM-JUN
Blue Square Samsung Card Hall
April 1-2 and 8-9: The singer-songwriter Jang Beom-jun will hold a concert series to welcome spring. After making a name for himself through the popular TV audition show “Superstar K,” Jang and his band, Busker Busker, shot to fame with hits like “Cherry Blossom Ending,” which returns to the music charts every spring. The singer will release a live solo album of the concert.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. on Fridays and 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
Tickets range from 88,000 won to 99,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
TOM JONES LIVE IN SEOUL
Olympic Park, Olympic Hall
April 9: Tom Jones, a Welsh singer known for hit songs like “Sex Bomb,” “She’s a Lady,” “It’s Not Unusual” and many others, is coming to Korea 33 years after his first visit in 1983. Although his music career started in 1964, he is still familiar to global audiences because of his recent activities, including judging on “The Voice UK.”
The concert starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 143,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
2016 THEATER LEE MOON SE
LG Arts Center
April 14-16: Lee Moon-se has been one of the most steadily loved singers in Korea for more than 30 years. His hit songs include “Red Sunset Glow,” “Girl,” “Gwanghwamun Love Song” and many others, and they have often been remade by other artists.
As the concert is titled “Theater,” he will please the audience with his comforting voice and performances that recall scenes from a musical or movie.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 143,000 won.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.
ANDREA BOCELLI
Olympic Park, Gymnastics Arena
May 1: The world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli is coming to Korea during his world tour. He is famous for not only his lyrical representation of songs but also for mixing classical and pop music as a first-generation performer of the popera genre.
His song “Time to Say Goodbye,” released in 1996 and sung together with Sarah Brightman, has been a great success and won him international fame. This will be his third concert in Korea and his first visit in six years. He will be performing tracks from his latest album, “Cinema,” with conductor Eugene Kohn and the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra.
The show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from 115,000 won to 290,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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