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Ballerino Park Youn-jae wins 53rd Prix de Lausanne
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Werther an emotional challenge for Kim Min-seok
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Fujita Mao, inspired by Korean musicians and culture, excited to present his first recital
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Unfamiliar with classical music? Violinist Danny Koo is eager to reach out to you
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Philippine literature finds new readers in Korea, thanks to Hansae Yes24 Foundation
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'The Man Who Laughs' returns with star-studded cast
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Philippine literature finds new readers in Korea, thanks to Hansae Yes24 Foundation
Three books mark fourth installment by the foundation dedicated to introducing Southeast Asian cultures through literature The literary world of the Philippines has had little exposure in Korea but one corporate foundation is changing that by offering a glimpse into the country's literature. On Friday, the Hansae Yes24 Foundation unveiled three books featuring works by two Filipino authors, Nick Joaquin and Mica De Leon. Philippine Ambassador to Korea Maria Theresa Dizon-De Vega, introducing Joa
Feb. 14, 2025
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Fujita Mao, inspired by Korean musicians and culture, excited to present his first recital
26-year-old Japanese virtuoso discusses expanding his repertoire beyond Mozart and distancing from social media Japan’s rising pianist Fujita Mao has gained international acclaim for his interpretations of Mozart, including a highly praised recording of the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas, his debut album released in October 2022. Having performed the complete sonatas at major venues like the Verbier Festival, Wigmore Hall, and concert halls across Japan, Fujita, 26, is now set to showcase a diffe
Feb. 11, 2025
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Unfamiliar with classical music? Violinist Danny Koo is eager to reach out to you
With matinee concert series at Lotte Concert Hall, versatile Korean American musician hopes to make classical music more approachable Korean American violinist Danny Koo has become a familiar face on South Korean television, particularly through his appearances on “I Live Alone.” For younger audiences, he serves as a classical music guide, hosting the “Pinkfong Classical Music” series, where he and Pinkfong introduce children to the world of classical music. He participates in these activities t
Feb. 10, 2025
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Werther an emotional challenge for Kim Min-seok
Playing eponymous role in 25th anniversary staging of 'Werther,' Kim promises to keep growing as stage performer Kim Min-seok's latest musical role takes a lot out of him. While playing the titular character in "Werther" doesn’t physically exhaust him, the lead singer of Korean indie duo MeloMance admits he feels emotionally drained after each performance -- especially given the intense sobbing and crying onstage. It's just his second role as a musical theater performer, but, perhaps buoyed by h
Feb. 9, 2025
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Ballerino Park Youn-jae wins 53rd Prix de Lausanne
16-year-old becomes first Korean ballerino to win the pretigious award Park Youn-jae, a 16 year-old ballerino, became the first South Korean male dancer to win the Prix de Lausanne 2025, a prestigious competition for young ballet dancers aged 15 to 18. After the six-day event, the Prix de Lausanne 2025 on Saturday announced nine scholarship recipients selected from 20 finalists. Park, a student of Seoul Arts High School, also took home the Best Young Talent Award. Another Korean dancer Kim Bo-gy
Feb. 9, 2025
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Korea-France cultural exchange expands ahead of 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year
Greater focus on residency programs aimed at collaboration between artists Ahead of the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations in 2026, the French Embassy in South Korea is offering a wide range of cultural events to deepen the two countries' cultural ties. Spanning literature, music, arts and digital entertainment, each month in 2025 will offer unique opportunities for engagement. The focus will be on exchanges among artists and creators from both countries, providing a chance t
Feb. 6, 2025
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Gonjiam Music Festival to mark 10th anniversary
Festival of wind instruments will host audition project with Berlin Philharmonic Karajan Academy Gonjiam International Music Festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year with a special program. Scheduled to take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 9 at Namhansanseong Art Hall in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, the festival aims to become a leading wind instrument festival in Asia. As part of the festival, a collaborative audition project with the Berlin Philharmonic Karajan Academy will take place. Condu
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Photo News] Ushering in Seollal with uplifting traditional spirit
Concert features prestigious traditional performing arts institutions On Wednesday afternoon, more than 1,000 spectators gathered at the Haeoreum Theater of the National Theater of Korea to celebrate Seollal, the Lunar New Year, enjoying a variety of Korean traditional performing arts. The concert, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the National Gugak Center and the National Theater of Korea, showcased performances by prestigious traditional performing arts in
Feb. 5, 2025
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Musical about the tragic last empress of Joseon marks 30th anniversary
'The Last Empress,' a pioneering original musical, celebrates 2 million attendees In 1982, Korean producer Yun Ho-jin traveled to the UK to study theater, and there he saw the musical "Cats." The experience was a revelation, Yun recalled, sparking the realization that South Korea would embrace the genre and needed its own original musical theater productions. When he came back to Korea four years later, he wanted to create a production that could be a global success. Around that time, there was
Feb. 5, 2025
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France National Orchestra returns to Korea after 29 years
Cristian Macelaru to conduct two concerts featuring French pianist Alexandre Kantorow The Orchestre National de France is set to return to South Korea for the first time in 29 years, with two highly anticipated performances in April. Under the baton of music director Cristian Macelaru, making his Korean debut, the orchestra will be joined by celebrated pianist Alexandre Kantorow. The April 29 concert at Lotte Concert Hall will be a celebration of Camille Saint-Saens, showcasing the third movemen
Feb. 4, 2025