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Ill-mannered Classical Music Concertgoers Raise Eyebrows

Ill-mannered Classical Music Concertgoers Raise Eyebrows

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Criticism is mounting against misbehaving concertgoers at the Berliner Philharmonic’s concert last Sunday at Seoul Arts Center, following reports that some spectators failed to mute their phones while another was caught secretly recording the show. According to reports, the Berlin-based orchestra had to stop its performance for a short period [...]

Star Pianist Cho Seong-jin’s Upcoming Recital Sells Out in Minutes

Star Pianist Cho Seong-jin’s Upcoming Recital Sells Out in Minutes

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Tickets for South Korea’s rising classical piano star Cho Seong-jin’s upcoming solo recital have sold out in minutes online, organizers said Thursday. The 23-year-old prodigy shot to fame after becoming the first Korean to win the prestigious International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in October 2015. Cho will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on Jan. 10 and 11. Credia, the event’s organizer, said the tickets sold out within four [...]

Stage Performances Branching Out to New Media

Stage Performances Branching Out to New Media

SEOUL, April 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Performing arts are now one step closer to South Korean audiences thanks to screening services from major art venues including the National Theater of Korea and Seoul Arts Center, which bring the latest international classical concerts, plays and ballets all the way to Seoul on screen. Since 2013, Seoul Arts [...]