It’s very seldom that one comes across a young Korean musician attempting the English repertoire. Kyung-wha Chung showed the way, over 30 years ago, with her Walton interpretations, but I can’t think of notable examples since. So let’s welcome 20-year old Korean violinist Joo Yeon Sir, winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society Emily Anderson Prize … [Read More]
Event Notices (page 223)
London Korean Film Festival 2010
The London Korean Film Festival returns at its regular early November slot. With the Barbican cinemas out of action this year’s festival is a bit of a logistical nightmare, with screenings at the ICA, Odeon West End and the Apollo, but there’s more than enough film interest to compensate. One of the highlights of the … [Read More]
Simply Korean at the Language Show
The Korean Cultural Centre UK with ‘Simply Korean’ is participating in ‘The Language Show 2010’ at Earls Court from 15th – 17th October (15th and 16th 10am – 6pm, 17th 10am – 5pm) to promote ‘Hangeul’, the Korean alphabet. The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK)’s ‘Simply Korean’ will promote various aspects of the Korean language, … [Read More]
Ho-ryon Lee at I-MYU Projects
A quick, one-week show by Ho-ryon Lee at I-MYU Projects space in Dover Street, 10 – 16 October 2010: I-MYU Projects presents Overlapping Images, an exhibition of new works by Korean artist, Ho-ryon Lee. An image overlaps another as if it is slowly moving by the inventive use of oil paints, which delivers dreamy and … [Read More]
Lee Jae-hyo returns to the Albemarle Gallery
Monumental wood sculptor Lee Jae-hyo seems to have a regular slot at Albemarle Gallery. He returns to London this month in a show entitled “The Force of Will – The Force of Nature” which runs 15 October – 6 November 2010. Lee Jae-hyo’s work shows great respect for natural materials, but also the will to … [Read More]
Walking in Another’s Shoes: Handphone to screen at the KCC
The 57th film screening at the KCC is Handphone – 14 October: Title: Handphone (2009) Director: Kim Han-min Genre: Thriller Certification: 18 Running Time: 137mins Date & Time: THURS 14th October 2010, 7:00pm Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, KCCUK Admission Free, Booking required [email protected] / 0207 004 2600 Synopsis A talent manager, Yoon Jin-ah, is readying a … [Read More]
Korean Film at the 54th BFI London Film Festival
Three Korean movies at the BFI London Film Festival this year. At the time of writing the evening screenings of Poetry and End of Animal are sold out, but there are still tickets for the others. Film descriptions by Tony Rayns, from the BFI website. Lee Chang-dong: Poetry Thu 21 October 20:15 Vue Screen 5 … [Read More]
Kang Eemyun in Union Gallery group show
It’s been a while since Union Gallery had a Korean artist showing, but their current group exhibition features Kang Eemyun. “THE MOUNTAIN WHERE WHALES ONCE LIVED 09/10/10 – 14/11/10 UNION is pleased to announce ‘The Mountain where Whales Once Lived’ a group exhibition with artists Eemyun Kang, Alisa Margolis, Dolly Thompsett and Suling Wang. Eemyun … [Read More]
What could the looming power shift mean for North Korea?
More Kim Jong-un related tea-leaf reading today, courtesy of the Frontline Club: First Wednesday: What could looming power shift mean for North Korea? Little is known about Kim Jong-il’s youngest son Kim Jong Un but his promotion to North Korea’s powerful defence commission is being interpreted as a clear sign that he is being groomed … [Read More]
SOAS evening seminars: Autumn season
Here are the details so far of the Autumn series of free evening seminars at SOAS: Date: Friday, 15 October 2010 Time: 17:00 Title: Reevaluation of the Introduction and Circulation of Western Learning (sŏhak 西學) and Early Conversions to Catholicism in Late Chosŏn Korea Speaker: Dr Andreas Mueller-Lee (Ruhr-Universität Bochum) Venue: Room G50, Main Building, … [Read More]
Apollonian / Dionysian: Sungfeel Yun at the Hempel
News of an upcoming exhibition by Korean artist Sungfeel Yun at the hyper-trendy Hempel hotel in Bayswater, from 8 October. A p o l l o n i a n / D i o n y s i a n S u n g f e e l Y u n SUMARRIA LUNN and Art … [Read More]
Sarah Chang to play the Barbican: check out her shoes
Sarah Chang is a fairly regular visitor to London – she was at the Barbican in February this year doing a chamber music recital as part of the Great Performers series. She’s also a fairly regular soloist with London orchestras. She has just been on tour in Korea with the London Philharmonic. She’s returning to … [Read More]
Little Angels come to London
Sadlers Wells seems to be the venue of choice for big budget, but free, Korean shows. Hot on the heels of the musical Another Sun, we will be getting the Little Angels, who will be performing at Sadlers Wells on 2 October in aid of the British Korean War Veterans. Two performances, 3pm and 7:30pm. … [Read More]
Korea returns to 100% Design London
100% Design London: 2010 KOREA DESIGN Pavilion September 23rd (Thur) – 26th (Sun), 2010 (4 days) Stand L70, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London Hosted by Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) Organized by Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) Supported by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Korea Design: Innovative Design through Advanced Technology Design in Korea … [Read More]
Celebrate Chuseok with the Anglo Korean Society
A notice from the Anglo-Korean Society: CHUSEOK EVENING Wednesday 22nd September 2010 6.30pm Korean Cultural Centre UK Grand Buildings, 1 – 3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW Main Entrance on Northumberland Avenue (nearest underground station – Charing Cross) Chuseok, a traditional Harvest Moon festival, is held on the 15th day of the Eighth Moon in the … [Read More]
Chasing Money: A Million to screen at the KCC
Looking at the synopsis of this film, I am reminded of Kinji Fukasaku’s Battle Royale. Now that was a fun film. As this one’s a 15, maybe the results won’t be quite so dramatic. THE 56TH KOREAN FILM NIGHT At the Korean Cultural Centre UK A Million 7pm, Thursday 23rd September Director: Jo Min-ho Cast: … [Read More]