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Wed, November 20, 2019 | 05:43

[INTERVIEW] Clarinetist Han Kim maintains good balance of musician's life with gratitude

[INTERVIEW] Clarinetist Han Kim maintains good balance of musician's life with gratitude

Clarinetist Han Kim, 23, is one of many talented young Korean classical musicians who is balancing his musical career as a member of a prestigious European orchestra while performing as a soloist on global stages. Kim has been second solo clarinetist of the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra since last year. He also is a member of the Kumho Asiana Soloists and a founding member...

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-19 17:01

IU's new album dominates charts

IU's new album dominates charts

K-pop singer IU has swept all major music charts - including Melon, Bugs and Genie - with her fifth mini-album “Love Poem.” The album's title track “Blueming” dominated the charts within hours of its release on Monday.

2019-11-19 16:14

Renowned choirs to present sounds of celestial harmony to Korean audiences

Renowned choirs to present sounds of celestial harmony to Korean audiences

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC), winner of various prestigious awards including the Gramophone Classical Music Awards in 2018 and the Grammy Awards in 2007 and 2014, will be performing for a Korean audience on Tuesday evening at the Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul. This will be their second performance in Seoul, after their previous visit ba...

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-18 17:42

GFriend finishes successful Asia Tour

GFriend finishes successful Asia Tour

K-pop girl group, GFriend ended its successful Asian tour, “GO GO GFRIEND!” in Yokohama on Nov. 17. Starting with the Japanese version of the title track of the group's second EP “Me Gustas Tu,” the show offered a variety of entertaining songs and performances.

2019-11-18 15:55

[INTERVIEW] Eric Nam brings diversity to K-pop with 1st English album

[INTERVIEW] Eric Nam brings diversity to K-pop with 1st English album

Korean-American solo artist Eric Nam hopes to bring diversity to K-pop with his first full English-language album “Before We Begin.”"When people outside Korea think of 'K-pop', most of them expect 'idols' with several members in a group, dancing in sync," he told The Korea Times.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-11-18 15:29

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra unveils 2020 season with new music director Osmo Vanska

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra unveils 2020 season with new music director Osmo Vanska

The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) has announced its 2020 program, which consists of 38 concerts. Next year will be the first season that Seoul Philharmonic's new music director and chief conductor Osmo Vanskagets will lead the orchestra. The Finnish maestro was appointed in May.

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-15 17:13

Eric Nam releases all-English album

Eric Nam releases all-English album

Korean-American singer Eric Nam's new album “Before We Begin” was released at 6 p.m. Thursday. This is his first all-English album.

2019-11-14 16:56

Hip-hop group Dynamic Duo in comeback

Hip-hop group Dynamic Duo in comeback

Korean hip-hop group Dynamic Duo is set to make a comeback with its ninth album, ending a four-year hiatus. The group's agency, Amoeba Culture, said Nov. 13 that the group will return with the album “OFF DUTY” on Nov. 26.

2019-11-13 16:39

Cellist-turned-conductor Chang Han-na tours Korea with Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

Cellist-turned-conductor Chang Han-na tours Korea with Trondheim Symphony Orchestra

Chang Han-na, 36, chief conductor and music director of Norway's Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, is presenting concerts in Korea this week with the orchestra she has been leading since 2017. Starting this evening at the Seoul Arts Center in the capital, Chang and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra will perform three more concerts in Busan, Daegu and Iksan, Thursday, Saturday and ...

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-12 20:44

British rock band reveals nervous excitement about Seoul concert

British rock band reveals nervous excitement about Seoul concert

Mumford & Sons, a British folk rock band that performs with various musical instruments, will have its first performance in Korea this November. Prior to their visit, Ben Lovett - who plays accordion as well as piano, synthesizers and sometimes vocals in the band - had an interview with The Korea Times to give a sneak peek into their Seoul concert.

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-11-12 16:21

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