2020.4.28 Ticket

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Published: 29 Apr. 2020, 10:59

2020.4.28 Ticket

Canceled / postponed shows

Although the number of cases of the coronavirus have dropped sharply in recent weeks, some local production companies canceled their shows due to lingering concerns over the highly contagious virus.

The Korean production of the megahit musical “Mamma Mia!” canceled its run. The show was scheduled to run until the end of next month at D-Cube Arts Center, located in western Seoul.

The Seoul Jazz Festival, which was slated for May 23 and 24, was also postponed to the fall. The exact dates have not been decided yet. The festival was supposed to be held at Olympic Park, southern Seoul.

A circus performance entitled “Passagers” by The 7 Fingers, an artistic group based in Montreal, was canceled too. The performance was to be held between June 17 and 20 at LG Arts Center, southern Seoul.

RICHARD YONGJAE O’NEILL
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall

May 22: Violist Richard Yongjae O’Neill will hold a recital titled “French Music Night” in collaboration with flute and harp performers.

Along with O’Neill, flutist Philipp Jundt and harpist Emmanuel Ceysson will take part in the concert. The repertoire includes Debussy’s “Syrinx” and Schubert’s “Arpeggione Sonata in A minor.”

Apart from pursuing his solo career, O’Neill is actively involved in performing as a member of the Korean classical group named Ensemble Ditto. He formed the group, which consists of young performers who play viola, violin, cello, clarinet and piano, in 2007.

The ensemble enjoys as much popularity as some K-pop boy bands.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are priced from 30,000 won ($24) to 100,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.

CEREMONY 64
LG Arts Center

June 5- 7: People used to dance through rituals whenever they wish for something, and their dances have been developed over time.

National Dance Company of Korea (NDCK) compiles all the local, ritual dances from various times from the one performed during the Confucian culture to the butterfly dance from Buddhism and salpuri (soul-purifying) dance originated from shamanism, but the dance troupe does not forget to add its modern touches to centuries-old dances.

The dance company says the audiences will be overwhelmed by group dances of the performers.

Choreographed by Yun Sung-joo, the former artistic director of the NDCK, the performance starts at 8 p.m. on June 5 and 3 p.m. on June 6 and 7.

Tickets range from 20,000 won to 50,000 won.

Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7.

Famed German orchestra Beethoven Orchester Bonn is coming to Seoul for the first time to perform pieces of Ludwig van Beethoven. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the German composer. [VINCERO]

BEETHOVEN ORCHESTER BONN
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
June 9: Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, famed German orchestra Beethoven Orchester Bonn, formed in 1907, is coming to Seoul. It is its first visit to Seoul.

The orchestra will be conducted by Dirk Kaftan and will play three pieces of the legendary composer including “Egmont Overture,” “Piano Concerto No. 4” and “Symphony No. 7.”

Piano virtuoso Paik Kun-woo will collaborate with the orchestra.

The performance starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are priced from 50,000 won to 180,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.

[KIM SOO-YEON]

THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE OF PANSORI
National Theater of Korea, Haneul Theater

June 20: The National Changgeuk Company of Korea presents a pansori (traditional narrative singing) performance by pansori master Kim Soo-yeon. The pansori maestro will sing the complete pansori of “Sugungga,” one of the five remaining pansori pieces in Korea.

As the tale revolves around animal characters with many comical elements, it is recommended to those who are new to the traditional genre of the music performance.

Set in an underwater palace, the Dragon King becomes seriously ill and is in need of a liver from a rabbit as a cure. In order to help the king, a turtle, the king’s loyal servant, goes on a journey to land with a plan to trick and kidnap a rabbit.

Completing a single pansori takes between three and eight hours on average.

The Complete Performance of Pansori is one of the permanent projects of the National Changgeuk Company of Korea with the aim of promoting the traditional music genre. The company says only the best can perform on the stage.

The performance starts at 3 p.m.

All seats are priced at 20,000 won.

[RENT]

RENT
D-Cube Arts Center

June 16 - Aug. 23: The musical “Rent” is coming to Seoul for the first time in nine years.

Its return is considered special because the musical premiered here in 2000, and this year marks 20th anniversary of the musical being staged here.

“Rent” is loosely based on Italian opera “La boheme,” composed by Giacomo Puccini.

The musical revolves around the lives of poor artists living in the East Village of New York City.

The musical is an autobiographic story of Jonathan Larson who wrote the scripts. He also composed all the varied musical numbers, from rock to R&B to tango to ballad to gospel.

When the musical first debuted on Broadway in 1996, it was considered sensational as the story touches upon social issues regarding homosexuality, AIDS and rampant drug use of young adults.

But the musical captivated critics and the public upon its debut and snatched numerous awards, including the 1995-1996 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awards in 1996.

Since its premiere, “Rent” has been produced in 47 countries and 25 different languages.

Singer-turned-actor Oh Jong-hyuk and musical actor Jang Ji-hoo are double cast for the role of Roger, while another singer-turned-actor Ivy plays the role of Mimi, alternating with musical actor Kim Soo-ha.

Due to the subject matter, the musical has been rated for audiences who are 17 years old and above.

The show starts at 8 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays and from 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends.

There are no shows on Mondays.

All people in the audience will be required to wear masks for the duration of the performance.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 140,000 won.

Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1 or 5.

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