Korean ‘countryside’ concerts (late summer 2016)

Some upcoming Western classical recitals & concerts outside the frenetic big cities — finding out what’s on there can be (more than) a bit tricky  (:   Most of the programs are quite standard and unadventurous, but to be honest that’s similar in the bigger cities too. Unfortunately, almost all the websites only have ticketing … Continue reading →

What’s on in June 2014 (classical music concerts, etc., in Korea)

Some of what’s on in the next little while: Gangwon-do New York in Chuncheon Festival – Young classical musicians active in New York from the U.S., Canada , Romania, Argentina, Korea and more have set up this lively festival in ‘the middle of nowhere’. Programs are a real mix – from Schubert to Zorn.  Venues … Continue reading →

Lim Dong Hyek and Park Juwon in Jeonju

In February, two talented young soloists are giving concerts in Jeonju, at the Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do. First, pretty-boy virtuoso pianist Lim Dong Hyek (임동혁) is performing a recital on February 11th (Tuesday). The program will include: Debussy’s “Claire de Lune” from Suite Bergamasque; Bach’s Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564; … Continue reading →