Saturday Gugak Concert(토요명품)
※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
8 years old or older
- Booking Place
https://www.gugak.go.kr/site/program/performance/month_list?menuid=001001001001&lang=en
- Location
Umyeondang Hall, National Gugak Center, 2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Event Duration
80 minutes (depending on the performance)
- Sponsor
국립국악원
- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-580-3300
- Programs
The National Gugak Center continues the tradition of Korea’s royal music institution dating back to the Silla, Goryeo, and Joseon dynasties. It not only preserves and inherits Korean musical resources but also presents Korean music to domestic and international audiences.
Every Saturday, the center’s Umyeondang Hall hosts a permanent performance called the Saturday Gugak Concert. It has been the center’s most famous performance for nearly 40 years. Its main feature is that it combines several genres of Korean music, from singing to playing and dancing, on one stage. For example, Daechwita, a military ceremonial music played during the procession of kings and dignitaries, Bakjeommu, a dance depicting the fluttering of butterflies, and Seodo Minyo, folk songs from the western provinces, are performed for 80 minutes. It's a great opportunity for those who are new to Traditional Korean music.
The performers on stage are also first class. Four regular performance groups are ready for the concert: Court Music Orchestra, Folk Music Group, Dance Theater, and Contemporary Gugak Orchestra. They have a rich repertoire of Korean music, ranging from traditional court music to folk music. Certainly, the performances are of high quality and quantity. Still, tickets are affordable at around 20,000 to 30,000 won. After the performance, it's worth visiting the Gugak Museum.
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ National Gugak Museum (국립국악박물관)
- Homepage
www.gugak.go.kr
- Tel
+82-2-580-3130
The National Gugak Museum opened on February 23, 1995 as the first gugak museum in Korea, featuring approximately 6,000 pieces of gugak-related materials and relics which have both historical and cultural value. It is comprised of seven themed permanent exhibition halls that present 250 pieces of audio and video clips regarding gugak. In the 3D room, visitors can enjoy 3D animation at all times. The museum also hosts special exhibitions in unique and interesting themes.
⊙ National Gugak Center (국립국악원)
- Homepage
www.gugak.go.kr
The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.
⊙ Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당)
- Homepage
www.sac.or.kr
The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site.
The Opera House and Concert Hall consist of a total of five performance halls offering an average of 800 performances ever year, whereas the Art Gallery and Calligraphy Museum has seven exhibition halls providing various exhibitions throughout the year. The outdoor stage also provides various genres of performances all year round.
⊙ Canadian Lobster (카나디안 랍스터)
- Tel
+82-2-585-9624
At Canadian Lobster, customers can try a delicious lobster or king crab along with a glass of wine.
"A romantic atmosphere for lovers."
Canadian Lobster is a place for families and lovers to spend a special night of dining, as the restaurant offers hotel elegance at affordable prices. A variety of crayfish cuisine is served including Chili, Fried Lemon Butter, and Sashimi, while the lunch specials (Maeuntang or Jiritang or Spaghetti) offer a great lunch alternative. Champagne is also served during special events (special wine is served with reservations free of charge).
⊙ Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관)
- Homepage
www.sac.or.kr
- Tel
+82-2-580-1300
Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area.
The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.
⊙ Mokcheon Jip (Encore Kalguksu) (목천집 (앵콜칼국수))
- Homepage
mokchonjib.modoo.at (Korean only)
- Tel
+82-2-525-8418
Located nearby Seoul Art Center, Mokcheon Jip offers various kalguksu (noodle soups) like pat kalguksu (red bean noodle soup), and maesaengi kalguksu (noodle soup with seaweed).
⊙ Baengnyeonok (백년옥)
- Homepage
baengnyeonok.modoo.at (Korean only)
- Tel
+82-2-523-2860
Baengnyeonok has been famous for tofu since 1992.
⊙ Duphare (듀파르)
- Tel
+82-2-3474-3006
It is a store specializing in homemade cakes and pour-over coffee. This restaurant's signature menu is hand drip coffee. This cafe is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.
⊙ Bongsanok (봉산옥)
- Tel
+82-2-525-2282
Bongsanok, located near the Seoul Arts Center, specializes in manduguk (mandu soup), known for its signature spicy twist with a generous sprinkling of chili pepper powder. The restaurant’s celebrated manduguk features Hwanghae-do-style mandu, stuffed with a savory blend of minced meat, kimchi cabbage, bean sprouts, and chives, all served in a rich beef brisket broth that has been meticulously boiled for twelve hours.
This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto
No comments:
Post a Comment