Bach was on the bill when Yunchan Lim made his acclaimed Wigmore Hall debut in 2023. The Korean pianist, Gramophone Young Artist of the Year 2024, returns to perform arguably the composer’s greatest keyboard work, as he takes on the monumental Goldberg Variations. Programme Hanurij Lee (b 2006): …round and velvety-smooth blend… (UK première) JS Bach: Goldberg Variations … [Read More]
Month: December 2024
Season’s Greetings to all our readers
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all of LKL’s readers, friends and contributors. At a time when nowhere in the world seems immune from division, disruption or worse, we remember that it is our personal connections and friendships that bring healing and sustenance. Have a restful holiday season with your loved ones, … [Read More]
Kiss Of Life: 1st World Tour: Kiss Road
Kiss Of Life 1st World Tour: Kiss Road is coming to indigo at The O2 on 6 March 2025. KISS OF LIFE is a multinational 4-member girl group managed by the South Korean S2 Entertainment agency. The group debuted on July 5, 2023 with their self-titled mini album. Their name symbolizes “artificial respiration,” representing their … [Read More]
Between Popular and Canonical Texts: Curating Korean Literature in Cross-Cultural Contexts
KCCUK are delighted to announce a distinguished event on 16th January, featuring Dr. Grace Koh from SOAS University of London. This special evening offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the beauty of Korean literature and its profound significance in the UK, through an engaging dialogue with Dr. Grace Koh. In this seminar, Grace Koh will … [Read More]
Oh Hyun-sook: Wishes from the Past, at Mokspace
This exhibition presents the work of Oh Hyun-Sook, an artist celebrated for her reinterpretation of traditional Korean Minhwa painting. Through vibrant depictions of natural motifs such as the sun, moon, plants, and animals, alongside everyday objects, her work reflects themes of happiness, peace, and longevity. Rooted in the rich heritage of the Joseon Dynasty, these … [Read More]
December events
After the hectic activity of the last two months, be grateful for a slightly quieter December, enabling you to get some Christmas shopping done. The highlight of the month is the continuation of the BFI’s Echoes in Time season, with some cracking films from the turn of the millennium, as well as some restored classics. … [Read More]