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Wed, March 29, 2023 | 15:43

Around Town 1

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1997, was originally formed to spread classical culture throughout Gyeonggi Province. They quickly spread their reach nationwide and even began to perform internationally just 10 years later. They are currently led by Director Massimo Zanetti, who joined this ensemble in 2018. He has worked with orchestras worldwide such as the ...

2019-09-26 14:34

Zombies to run amok at Seoul's Lotte World Tower

Zombies to run amok at Seoul's Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower next month hosts a heart-pounding “horror” event where participants run for their lives from “zombies.” “Zombie Runs,” a sport event by Korea's COMOVE, invites participants to “survive” thousands of zombies by reaching the top of the country's highest building - the 123rd floor - in eastern Seoul's Songpa district.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-09-25 17:11

Around Town 2

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-09-19 10:48

Around Town 1

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1997, was originally formed to spread classical culture throughout Gyeonggi Province. They quickly spread their reach nationwide and even began to perform internationally just 10 years later. They are currently led by Director Massimo Zanetti, who joined this ensemble in 2018. He has worked with orchestras worldwide such as the ...

2019-09-19 10:45

Around Town 2

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-09-05 15:21

Around Town 1

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1997, was originally formed to spread classical culture throughout Gyeonggi Province. They quickly spread their reach nationwide and even began to perform internationally just 10 years later. They are currently led by Director Massimo Zanetti, who joined this ensemble in 2018. He has worked with orchestras worldwide such as the ...

2019-09-05 15:18

Around Town 2

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-08-29 10:34

Around Town 1

One of the world's most famous cellists Yo-Yo Ma will be coming to Seoul as part of his Bach Project in which he will travel to 36 different locations around the world to play the Bach suites. Ma grew up in a musical family with his mother being a singer and his father a violinist. Recognized for his incredible talent, Ma was accepted into the Juilliard School and later studi...

2019-08-29 10:32

Around Town 2

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-08-22 14:02

Around Town 1

The Gangnam Symphony was founded in 1997 and is one of Korea's top ensembles. They performed in LA and Riverside in 2003, and have worked with both domestic and international musicians. For this concert, they will be joining hands with Hungarian conductor Sandor Gyudi to perform works by Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Bartok. Violinist Kim Dong-hyun will be the featured soloi...

2019-08-22 14:00

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