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Wed, November 20, 2019 | 05:20

Han Kang's 'Human Act' inspires Korean, Polish thespians

Han Kang's 'Human Act' inspires Korean, Polish thespians

Han Kang's novel “Human Act,” also known as “The Boy is Coming” in Korean, revolves around one of the most significant events in Korea's modern history - the 1980 Gwangju Uprising in which citizens of the city of Gwangju launched popular pro-democracy protests. Director Bae Yo-sup of Performance Group TUIDA adapted the novel into “Human Fuga,” a stage performance created in c...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-11-13 18:38

[INTERVIEW] Musical 'Aida' prepares for last journey in Korea

[INTERVIEW] Musical 'Aida' prepares for last journey in Korea

Disney's musical “Aida” has seen particular popularity in Korea, where it has been running for the past 14 years. Best known for its beautiful music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, the musical has lived a long life in Korea, over three times longer than its Broadway run. Associate director Keith Batten and associate choreographer Tracey Langran Corea, sent straight from...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-11-10 17:29

Korean National Ballet presents independent female lead in 'Hoi Rang'

Korean National Ballet presents independent female lead in 'Hoi Rang'

The Korean National Ballet (KNB) will present its original dance titled “Hoi Rang” Nov. 6-10 at Seoul Arts Center's Opera Theater in southern Seoul.The 110-minute modern ballet is the story of a strong-willed female character called Rang, who disguises herself as a man to join the army to save her ill father and lead the victory in a war.

Anna J. Park | 2019-11-01 18:20

Multinational band 'Hangeul' stages gigs at Walk Together Festival 2019

Multinational band 'Hangeul' stages gigs at Walk Together Festival 2019

Multinational band “Hangeul” staged gigs during the Walk Together Festival 2019 at the World Cup Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park in Seoul, Tuesday.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-11-01 13:42

Ivo van Hove's 'Roman Tragedies' offers thought-provoking experience

Ivo van Hove's 'Roman Tragedies' offers thought-provoking experience

No talking, no food or drinks and no cell phones are typical pre-show announcements for typical theatrical productions. However, Belgian theater director Ivo van Hove breaks all these rules in his "Roman Tragedies."The revolutionary production, which combines three Shakespeare plays “Coriolanus,” “Julius Caesar” and “Antony and Cleopatra,” runs for five hours and 30 minutes w...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-10-31 16:27

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Metropolitan Opera head hopes to spread joy of harmony through opera

[INTERVIEW] Seoul Metropolitan Opera head hopes to spread joy of harmony through opera

Lee Kyoung-jae, artistic and general director at the Seoul Metropolitan Opera, began his second two-year term last month. He was the youngest artistic director ever in the municipal opera company's history when he was appointed to the position in his mid-40s two years ago; now he will lead the metropolitan opera company for two more years.During a recent interview with The Ko...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-30 17:51

Musical meets gugak in myth-based fantasy drama“Man in Red”

Musical meets gugak in myth-based fantasy drama“Man in Red”

Have you ever wondered what it would look like to watch a performance that combines elements of both musicals and traditional Korean music? The National Gugak Center's “Man in Red,” scheduled to be performed from Nov. 19 to 23, would give you an answer. Multi-talented directors and stage artists, as well as affiliated music groups of the National Gugak Center, including the C...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-28 17:59

[INTERVIEW] Juilliard begins new chapter in Asia

[INTERVIEW] Juilliard begins new chapter in Asia

The recent opening of the first Juilliard campus overseas in Tianjin, China, is arousing much excitement among the Korean classical music community. The Tianjin Juilliard offers a U.S.-accredited two-year master of music degree in orchestral studies, chamber music and collaborative piano, and opened the applications for its inaugural graduate program last month. The first cla...

Do Je-hae | 2019-10-23 14:42

Musicians seek truth in compositions on life, death

Musicians seek truth in compositions on life, death

Everyone on earth will sooner or later face death, and until that final moment, they live their own lives within the limits of time. “SaengSa_music of the living, to those beyond,” two-day performance this weekend delves into this unavoidable question of life and death through contemporary music inspired by traditional Korean music, as well as animated visual arts.

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-18 18:43

National Opera head vows to create fairer environment for opera productions

National Opera head vows to create fairer environment for opera productions

Korea National Opera's newly appointed Artistic / General Director Park Hyung-sik, 66, vowed to create a fairer competition in the country's opera community. Park, a former opera singer and former CEO of major theaters and arts foundations across the country, was appointed by the culture ministry for a three-year-term earlier this month. During a press conference held at Seou...

Anna J. Park | 2019-10-15 16:59

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