Classical Concerts
State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Tatarstan Republic
Aram Concert Hall, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex
Nov. 3
The State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Tatarstan Republic will introduce the country's traditional sound to Korean audience. Tenors Malikov and Idris, and soprano Rezeda will sing to the orchestra. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Aram Concert Hall, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex
Nov. 6
Lee Young-chil, the first East Asian conductor to lead Bulgaria's Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, will give a concert featuring "Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2." Russian pianist Vadim Rudenko will appear as soloist. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit www.artgy.or.kr or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3.
Aviram Reichert's 'Recital in B flat'
Chamber Hall, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 11
Israeli pianist Aviram Reichert will make his Korea debut with Schubert's "Piano Sonata in B-flat major, D.960" and Prokofiev's "Piano Sonata in B-flat major, Op.84." All tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Paik Hae-sun's 20th Anniversary Recital
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 15
Pianist Paik Hae-sun, the first Korean to win the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1994, will hold a recital celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut on the world stage. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 518-7343. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Park Chong's Liszt Recital
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 16
Pianist Park Chong will be the first Korean to perform all 12 of Liszt's "Etudes transcendante S.139." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 780-5054. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Opera 'Werther'
Grand Hall, Uijeongbu Arts Center
Through Oct. 24
The art centers of Uijeongbu, Hanam and Nowon are staging a relay performance of their co-production of Jules Massenet's opera "Werther," which is based on Goethe's novel, beginning at Uijeongbu. It will be a rare chance for local opera fans to enjoy the piece. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won.Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 828-5841~2. Located near Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1.
KBS Symphony Orchestra
KBS Hall
Nov. 5
Conductor Othmar Maga will lead the KBS Symphony Orchestra for Mozart's "Piano Concerto No.22 in Eb major, K.482," Sibelius's "Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.43" and Webern's "Passacaglia, Op.1" with prodigy pianist Kim Sun-wook. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 781-2243~4. Located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5.
Paul Mauriat Orchestra
Grand Hall, Sejong Center
Nov. 29
Conductor Jean-Jacques Justafre will lead the orchestra in memory of Paul Mauriat, its founder. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 200,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 558-3878. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Kang Dong-suk's 'Best of the Best'
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
Oct. 26
Music director and violinist Kang Dong-suk will hold the 20th edition of his annual concert for hepatitis patients. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-3933. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Gidon Kremer's 'Being Gidon Kremer'
Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 10
World-renowned violinist Gidon Kremer will give a special concert featuring his Kremarata Baltica Chamber Orchestra and the dynamic comedy duo, pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo and violinist Aleksey Igudesmann. The program includes classical numbers to movie soundtracks, from Mozart to Ennio Morricone. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 150,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Helmuth Rilling & Bach-Collegium Stuttgart
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, Seoul Arts Center
Oct. 30-31
Renowned Bach specialist Helmuth Rilling and the Bach-Collegium Stuttgart will visit Korea for the 3rd International Bach Festival. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 120,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 2220-1512, 1577-7766. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Yiruma's Concert
Grand Hall, Uijeongbu Arts Center
Nov. 21
New Age pianist Yiruma will hold a concert in Uijeongbu titled "Movement, on a Theme by Yiruma," as part of his nationwide tour between Nov. 1 and Dec. 26. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 2658-3546. Located near Uijeongbu Station on subway line 1.
Steve Barakatt's 'Sweet November'
Grand Hall, Sejong Center
Nov. 28
Popular Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt will give the Asian premiere of his symphony "Lullaby," the new anthem for UNICEF. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 100,000 won. Visit www.clubbalcony.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Big Tickets
Haydn Philharmonie & Mischa Maisky
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 25-26
The Haydn Philharmonie, led by Adam Fischer, will perform with the feted cellist Mischa Maisky. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 160,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 599-5743, 1577-7766. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Chang Han-na's Cello Recital
Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 20-21
Celebrated cellist Chang Han-na will hold a recital Nov. 20 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province and the following day in Seoul as part of her nationwide tour. She will play Brahm's "Cello Sonata No.1 & No. 2," and Offenbach's "The Tears of Jacqueline." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 110,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766 and (02) 749-1300. Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex, located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan Station on subway line 3, and Seoul Arts Center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Opera 'Carmen'
Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center
Nov. 5-8
One of Russia's best national theaters, Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, will stage the Bizet's masterpiece to celebrate the 55th anniversary of CBS. The Korean Symphony Orchestra and the CBS Children's Chorus will appear. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 250,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 2650-7481. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Kathleen Battle in Seoul
Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center
Oct. 29-31
World famous soprano Kathleen Battle will perform for the second time in Korea following her performance in 1995. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 250,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 548-0733. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.
Museums
'Yeominhaerak' (Sharing Enjoyment With People)
National Museum of Korea
Through Nov. 8
A special exhibition titled "Yeominhaerak," or "Sharing Enjoyment with People," is underway to mark the centennial anniversary of the nation's museum. It consists of two parts: historical relics related to the museum's centennial and national treasures from overseas. The exhibition highlights among others "Cheonmado," the only painting in existence from the Silla Kingdom. Visit www.museum.go.kr. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Travelling With the Soul: Chinese Pottery Figures
National Museum of Korea
Through Nov. 22
The exhibition featues 40 painted pottery figurines from the ancient Chinese dynasties up to the Song dynasty. The exhibits include tomb statues of animals and three of the twelve guardian zodiac deities of the Tang Dynasty. Visit www.museum.go.kr or call (02) 2077-9555. Located near near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.
Dance
Dance Tribute to the Art of Football
M Theater, Sejong Center
Nov. 20-21
Norwegian dance team "Jo Stromgren Company" will perform a new dance format about soccer that dismantles preconceptions about the sport and dance. Tickets cost from 20,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.spaf.or.kr or call (02) 3673-2561~4. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Tango Seduction
Grand Theater, Chungmu Art Hall
Nov. 10-15
Gustavo Russo, a legend of tango, will visit Korea for the first time. He is ready to show everything about the dance of temptation. For ages 19 and over. Tickets range from 44,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-5266. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway lines 2 and 6.
Todes
Walkerhill Theater, The Walkerhill Hotel
Open Run
Russian dance group Todes is bringing its energetic performance - from ballet to break dancing to flamenco - complete with colorful costumes, stage settings and music. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 300,000 won. Visit www.sheraton-walkerhill.com or call (02) 455-5000. Located at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Shuttle buses are available from Gangbyeon and Gwanghwamun Stations on subways line 2 and 5.
Pop & Jazz
Shim Su-bong's 'Beautiful Love'
Opera House, Seongnam Arts Center
Nov. 13-14
Famous singer Shim Su-bong will hold a concert titled "Beautiful Love" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her debut. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-8117. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.
Eric Benet
Grand Hall, Yonsei University
Dec. 19
Eric Benet, an American R&B and soul singer, will give his first live concert in Korea. Tickets range from 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 563-7110. Located near exit 3 or 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
Lee Seung-hwan's 20th Anniversary
Fencing Gymnasium, Olympic Park
Dec. 24-26
Singer Lee Seung-hwan will hold a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut. Tickets cost from 55,000 to 132,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2261-1393~4. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Kim Jang-hoon & Psy
Gymnasium, Olympic Park
Dec. 24
Under the title "One Touch," Korean pop singer Kim Jang-hoon and Psy will give a concert on Christmas Eve. Tickets range from 55,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Guns 'N' Roses
Gymnasium, Olympic Park
Dec. 13
American hard-rock band Guns 'N' Roses will visit Korea for the first time with their latest released album "Chinese Democracy." Tickets range from 110,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3141-3488. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Patricia Barber
Oulim Theater, Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Complex
Nov. 7
American jazz singer Patricia Barber will offer her unique style and voice for Korean fans. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.
Autumn Nights Jazz Travel
Grand Hall, Sejong Center
Oct. 25-26
Sejong Center is preparing quality performances that can be enjoyed for only 1,000 won. It will feature premier performances by top artists. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr/happy-1000 or call (02) 399-1114. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
Jo Sung-mo's 'Passion Show'
Gymnasium, Olympic Park
Nov. 7
Singer Jo Sung-mo will put on a concert for fans titled "Passion Show." Tickets cost from 44,000 to 66,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
Kim Gun-mo's Soul Groove Concert
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park
Dec. 5-6
Singer Kim Gun-mo will hold an encore concert after his tour following the release of his 12th album, "Soul Groove." Tickets cost from 30,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-8500. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.
M's 'Romantic House'
Middle Theater Black, Chungmu Art Hall
Through Oct. 25
Pop singer Lee Min-woo, a member of the idol group Shinhwa and also known as M, is holding a concert titled "Romantic House." Tickets cost from 55,000 to 66,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.co.kr or call (02) 2230-6601. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
Shim Hyun-bo's 'Romantic Thursday'
Rolling Hall
Through Nov. 19
Singer-songwriter and producer Shim Hyun-bo is offering a concert featuring songs from his new album, "Where the Dream Goes." All tickets cost 33,000 won. Visit www.rollinghall.co.kr or call (02) 325-6071. Located near Hongik Station on subway line 2.
Plays & Musicals
The Three Musketeers
Oulim Theater, Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Complex
Oct. 24-25
The European musical "The Three Musketeers" will be performed on a stage realistically depicting "France in the 17th century." Tickets cost from 30,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.
The Turtle of Darwin
M Theater, Sejong Center
Through Nov. 1
The Seoul Metropolitan Theater Company is staging "The Turtle of Darwin," a black comedy and parody of modern European society. It is about a turtle, raised by the author of the "Origin of Species," Charles Darwin, which evolved into a human being. Tickets cost from 25,000 to 35,000 won. For more information, visit www.spaf.or.kr or call (02) 3673-2561~4. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.
The Phantom of the Opera
Charlotte Theater
Through Aug. 8, 2010
This Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is one of the world's best-selling Broadway hits and has prompted huge growth in the Korean musical industry. The show has come back to Seoul in eight years. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Visit theater.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.
Legally Blonde
COEX Artium
Nov. 14-Feb. 28
The Amanda Brown novel that inspired the hit film of the same name will come to life as a musical. After a pre-Broadway trial run in San Francisco, the musical opened in New York to positive reviews. Korean fans can enjoy the Asian premiere of the show. Tickets cost from 35,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 738-8289. Located near exit 6 of Samsung Station on subway line 2.
Assassins
The Stage
Through Nov. 8
The musical "Assassins" will give a revival performance, appearing for the first time in four years. It creates imaginary and transcendental scenes by mixing history and fantasy, and focuses on dramatic stories of presidential killers. All tickets are 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2.
All Shook Up
Grand Theater, Chungmu Art Hall
Through Nov. 1
A Korean version of the Broadway musical "All Shook Up" is being staged. Based on the book by Joe DiPietro, "All Shook Up" is a rock version of William Shakespeare's classic play "Twelfth Night" that was inspired by the hit songs of Elvis Presley. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 120,000 won. Visit www.allshookup.co.kr or call 1588-5212. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.
