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S. Korean dance company teams up with Coldplay for Brit Awards performance

May 12, 2021

The South Korean dance group Ambiguous Dance Company has made a surprise appearance during British rock band Coldplay's latest performance at the Brit Awards. The dance company, known for its unique...
Coldplay, Ambiguous Dance Company make buzz with ‘Higher Power’

May 10, 2021

Ambiguous Dance Company, which rose to stardom with its 600-million-view YouTube hit video “Tiger is Coming” with alternative pop band Leenalchi, has joined hands with celebrated rock band Coldplay f...
Gugak center shares sound source featuring master singers

May 10, 2021

The National Gugak Center has released some 2,800 sound sources of traditional Korean music sung by celebrated master singers online for free. Over the past year, the state-funded center dedicated t...
15 Korean pianists compete at Queen Elisabeth Competition

May 5, 2021

Although the public is not allowed to attend due to the pandemic, all performances are being streamed live for the first time on the competition’s official website at https://concoursreineelisabeth.b...
[Herald Interview] Soprano Im Sun-hae still thirsts for the stage

Apr 28, 2021

After 20 years on stage, Baroque music diva wants to try jazz music, theater acting
Global music streaming giants target Korea with tailor-made lists

Apr 27, 2021

The two biggest music streamers Spotify and Apple Music are attempting to penetrate the Korean market with unique playlists and music charts. Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscr...
Maestro Chung Myung-whun reflects on life with new album of piano music

Apr 24, 2021

Maestro Chung Myung-whun is returning to the stage as a pianist with the release of his second piano album Thursday. Chung will be on a recital tour of five cities -- Seoul, Gunpo and Suwon in Gyeon...
Chamber music to celebrate Beethoven’s belated birthday

Apr 20, 2021

Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music to take place May 13-23
Daniel Barenboim cancels recital, citing quarantine rules

Apr 19, 2021

In the pandemic era, the mandatory two-week quarantine remains a great obstacle for the performing arts scene. Acclaimed conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim was slated to hold a recital at the Se...
Weverse expands further with addition of Jeremy Zucker

Apr 19, 2021

Rising pop star Jeremy Zucker became the fourth foreign label artist to join Weverse, the fan community platform run by Hybe, on Monday. Zucker gained worldwide fame in 2018 with his song “comethru....
Pianist Cho Seong-jin collaborates with German baritone on new album

Apr 16, 2021

According to Deutsche Grammophon, the album is part of Goerne’s project to release series of albums with well-known pianists with an aim to explore landmarks of German lieder -- art songs accompanied...
Osmo Vanska’s 2021 SPO season to begin with Sibelius

Apr 13, 2021

Percussionist Bak Hye-ji to perform with SPO this week
‘DG violinist’ Kim Bomsori to hold solo recital in Korea

Apr 7, 2021

Upcoming recital in June celebrate release of her DG debut album ‘Violin on Stage’
[Newsmaker] Hybe, Ithaca Holdings ready for ‘quantum leap’

Apr 6, 2021

Amid the buzz caused by Hybe’s merger with Ithaca Holdings, key figures from the two companies expressed their excitement through a video released on YouTube Monday. Hybe, formerly known as Big Hit ...
Pianist Son Yeol-eum set for nationwide tour

Apr 5, 2021

Virtuoso pianist Son Yeol-eum is set to embark on a 10-day tour this month. According to tour organizer Credia on Monday, the upcoming tour will kick off in Daejeon on April 15, followed by more rec...