The second concert featuring Korean performers at the Wigmore in the space of two days: Esther Yoo violin; Yekwon Sunwoo piano Monday 20 September 2021 7:30PM Wigmore Hall | 36 Wigmore Street | London W1U 2BP Tickets £35 £30 £26 £22 £16 | Book tickets Beethoven, Debussy, Kreisler, Schubert and Strauss This concert will be … [Read More]
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Esmé Quartet return to the Wigmore Hall
The Esmé Quartet return to the Wigmore for a Sunday morning coffee concert: Esmé Quartet Sunday 19 September 2021 11:30am Wigmore Hall | 36 Wigmore Street | London W1U 2BP Tickets £16 | Book tickets This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 19 in … [Read More]
Gayageum / gomungo duo Dal:um release debut album
Those of you who followed the online K-music festival last year will have noted the “New Talent” strand, which included gayageum / gomungo duo Dal:um. If so, you’ll be as excited as I am that they’re coming to London in person for the 2021 festival – they’ll be appearing in the Purcell Room on 6 … [Read More]
KCC August House Concert (online): Yana Khvan (Piano), Jaeyong Nam (Clarinet), Jisu Song (Viola)
The KCC’s August House Concert is online. Yana Khvan (Piano), Jaeyong Nam (Clarinet), Jisu Song (Viola) Thursday 26 August 2021, 7 pm on KCCUK YouTube Channel Programme W. A. Mozart – “Kegelstatt” Trio in E flat, KV 498 I. Andante II. Menuetto III. Rondò Schumann Märchenerzählungen, op. 132 for Clarinet, Viola and Piano I. Lebhaft, nicht … [Read More]
Hallyu Con 2021
Hallyu Con returns to London for its second edition. There are opportunities for you to participate and share your passion in several ways. Follow the links below to find out more. Hallyu Con will be streamed from 2pm UK time on 4 September 2021 Watch on the KCCUK’s YouTube Channel or the dedicated Hallyu Con … [Read More]
Korean performers at the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Online
The Fringe website isn’t so searchable this year but so far I’ve managed to find three Korean groups performing – all available to be watched on demand. For me the highlight will be the return of dancer Sun-hoo Yoo with her production After4. We found the performance in 2017 one of the best things we’ve … [Read More]
KCC July House Concert (online): Serin Baek (Violin)
July’s House Concert at the KCC is online: Serin Baek (Violin) Thursday 29 July 2021, 7 pm on KCCUK YouTube Channel Programme Clara Schumann (1819 – 1896): Three Romances for violin and piano, op.22 Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937): Tzigane Violinist Serin Baek graduated from Yonsei University with First class honors and graduated from Royal Academy … [Read More]
BLACKPINK – the movie: UK theatrical screenings
For all you BLINKs out there… BLACKPINK the movie is being screened widely throughout the country. Main screening dates are 4 and 8 August, but you will likely find a local cinema which is showing it on other dates near that time. And for those who haven’t discovered BLACKPINK yet, now’s your chance. BLACKPINK the … [Read More]
KCC June House Concert Live! Jongsun Woo (Piano) and Alicja Kozak (Cello)
The second of two House Concerts this month both of which feature Jongsun Woo as accompanist. But this one’s special: it’s the first concert at the KCC in front of a live audience since February 2020. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this tentative return to normality is long-lasting. Jongsun Woo (Piano) and Alicja Kozak … [Read More]
KCC June House Concert: Jongsun Woo (Piano) and Holly Brown (Soprano)
June’s House Concert is a feast of Robert Schumann lieder, combining selections from Waldszenen and Liederkreis: June House Concert Thursday 10 June 2021, 7 pm on KCCUK YouTube Channel Programme Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856) Mondnacht, Liederkreis Op.39 Vogel als Prophet, Waldszenen Op. 82 Freundliche Landschaft, Waldszenen Op.82 Schöne Fremde, Liederkreis Op. 39 Auf einer … [Read More]
KCC May House Concert: Sunhye Shin (Piano)
I always like it when a Korean musician explores the byways of British 20th century music so I’m looking forward to the Frank Bridge this month. May House Concert Sunhye, Shin (Piano) Thursday 20 May 2021, 7 pm @ KCCUK YouTube Channel W.A Mozart (1756-1791) Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro moderato | Andante cantabile … [Read More]
The 2021 K-music showcase
Usually at this time of year we have the pleasure of several Korean bands coming to England for festivals such as Brighton’s Great Escape and Liverpool’s Sound City, and often we get to see the bands as they pass through London. No such luck this year, but instead we have an online showcase over the … [Read More]
Traditional Korean Music Workshop series
The Korean Cultural Centre UK has announced a new Korean cultural course for spring/summer 2021. Musician and researcher Dr. Hyelim Kim will introduce various aspects of traditional Korean Music. This series of monthly talks will give you a chance to explore and gain an in-depth knowledge of traditional Korean music. Traditional Korean Music Workshop series … [Read More]
KCC April House Concert: Beethoven Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola
April’s programme features Beethoven’s 25-minute serenade Op 25: April House Concert Jisu Song (Viola) | Sungwon Cho (Flute) | Ha Young Woo (Violin) Thursday 29 April 2021 7pm | @ KCC YouTube channel Programme Beethoven: Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola op. 25 Entrata. Allegro Tempo ordinario d’un Menuetto Allegro moltto Andante con Variazioni Allegro … [Read More]
2021 K-Pop Lyrics and Album Art Contest
A chance for any UK-based K-Pop fan, songwriter, artist or any Korean culture enthusiast to showcase their creative talent and kick-start or advance their careers. The winner of the K-Pop Contest will debut as a lyricist or album art designer, with an official credit on online music platforms. Full details on the KCC website, with … [Read More]
A Festival of Korean Dance: Celebrate Youth Dance
The collaboration between the KCCUK and The Place following last year’s online Festival of Korea Dance comes to fruition with the release of three short dance films with a limited online screening window. We assume the timings embedded in the images below should read BST and not GMT. A Festival of Korean Dance: Celebrate Youth … [Read More]