Dr Colette Balmain examines the lead single from BTS’s Love Yourself 轉 Tear: “Fake Love” is the lead single from BTS’ third studio album Love Yourself 轉 Tear (they have also released three Japanese studio albums, two repackages, five EPs and two single albums to date) and follows, both temporally and thematically, the comeback trailer “Singularity” … [Read More]
Music (page 45)
Review: K-music showcase at Rich Mix
The K-music showcase at Rich Mix – now a regular venue for Korean music performances – was timed to take advantage of the many acts in the UK for the various May music festivals. The gig can also be thought of as a teaser event for the K-music festival that takes place in the autumn. … [Read More]
Min Kym’s stolen Strad – the Classic FM podcast
“This is the story of violinist Min Kym and what happened when her instrument was taken from her. It’s a tale of giddy love, devastating loss and the healing power of music.” Listen to the podcast here, with a summary on the Classic FM website here. [Read More]
Shiyeon Sung and Sunwook Kim in Korea-UK Year of Culture Closing Concert
A celebratory concert to round off the performance strand of UK/Korea year of cultural exchange 2017-18. Late change: Shiyeon Sung replaces Han-Na Chang as conductor as Ms Chang is indisposed. Programme remains unchanged. Philharmonia Orchestra – Korea-UK Year of Culture: Closing Concert 7:30 pm, Thu 14 Jun 2018 Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre £11 – … [Read More]
National Changgeuk Company in Trojan Women
I hope I’m not setting my expectations too high, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this is near the top of my list of events of the year. Trojan Women National Changgeuk Company of Korea | Ong Keng Sen Queen Elizabeth Hall Sat 2 June, 7.30pm | Sun 3 June, 5pm | Tickets £22 – … [Read More]
Trajectories of Meaning in “Singularity” – the BTS Comeback Trailer: Love Yourself 轉 Tear
Dr Colette Balmain analyses the comeback trailer for BTS’s third studio album: From Serendipity to Singularity: A Universe of Meaning “Singularity” is the comeback trailer for BTS’ third studio or full length album, Love Yourself: Tear which will be released on 18th May 2018. This follows up the mini album or EP, Love Yourself: Her … [Read More]
Urban Sound / Nogabe Randriamalala @Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre
An opportunity to hear Urban Sound in Woolwich: Sounds of the World #4 Saturday, 26 May 2018 from 19:00-23:00 The Tramshed | 51-53 Woolwich New Road | London SE18 6ES Tickets £10 | Concessions £7 Check for updates on the event’s Facebook page Sounds of the World brings critically acclaimed global musicians to Woolwich, providing … [Read More]
DJ Soda UK debut at Ministry of Sound
DJ Mag voted Hwang So-hee aka DJ Soda the number 1 female DJ in Asia and number 23 in the world. This will be her first UK appearance. Check the event’s Facebook page for updates. Forbidden City: DJ SODA Thursday, 24 May 2018, 22:00-05:00 Ministry of Sound Club | 103 Gaunt Street | London SE1 … [Read More]
Haegee Lee (sop) with Dominic Sedgwick (bar) at St Clement Danes
Monday 14 May 2018, 1pm at St Clement Danes, Strand, London, WC2R 1DH Soprano: Haegee Lee Baritone: Dominic Sedgwick Piano: David Gowland Director: Noa Naamat The regular free lunchtime recitals, at St Clement Danes in the Strand, feature the rising stars of the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme. [Read More]
DTSQ, Endless Zanhyang + National Pigeon Unity at Focus Wales
To catch the three Korean bands at Focus Wales, track down TŶ PAWB in Chester Street, Wrexham LL13 8BE, on 10 May, 6pm-9pm: Korean bands at Focus Wales Wrexham, 10-12 May www.focuswales.com DTSQ DTSQ is a strong cocktail with heavy shots of various genres such as blues, punk, electronic, psychedelic, jazz and pop. Formed in … [Read More]
3rd Line Butterfly, Billy Carter, ADOY + Say Sue Me @The Great Escape, Brighton
If you want to catch all four Korean bands in Brighton, your sensible plan is to visit Patterns, 10 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL, on Saturday 19 May from 12:15 mid-day till 3:45pm – though they all separately have other gigs too. The Great Escape Brighton, 17 – 19 May 2018 greatescapefestival.com | Buy tickets … [Read More]
Say Sue Me + Billy Carter play Windmill Brixton
Two Korean bands on their UK tour join together at the Windmill: Say Sue Me + Billy Carter Windmill Brixton | 22 Blenheim Gardens | London SW2 5BZ Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 8pm – 11pm Adv Tickets £8.00 via WeGotTickets Facebook event page Damnably presents Say Sue Me’s first solo London headline show with … [Read More]
KCC May House Concert: Piano Quintet with Joon Yoon
May’s House Concert features music by Brahms and Schubert: KCCUK May House Concert Tuesday 22 May 2018, 7pm Korean Cultural Centre | Grand Buildings | 1-3 Strand | London WC2N 5BW (Entrance in Northumberland Avenue) Register via [email protected] Programme Schubert: Fantasie for Violin and Piano in C major, D. 934 Schubert: Piano Sonata in C … [Read More]
K Hip-hop: Penomeco, Punchnello, Millic in London
An evening of Korean hip-hop at Scala: Cult of Ya presents Penomeco + Punchnello + Millic Sunday 13 May 2018 | 7PM: Doors | 8-10PM: Show | £30 + | Book tickets Scala | 275 Pentonville Road | Kings Cross | London N1 9NL Cult of Ya is proud to present a unique showcase of … [Read More]
Peggy Gou at the Village Underground – the headline set
For those who couldn’t secure tickets – or who didn’t have the energy – to go to Peggy Gou’s appearance at the Village Undergroud for Mixmag Live earlier this month, here’s the complete set, from Mixmag’s YouTube Channel: [Read More]
Seong-jin Cho plays Chopin in Oxford
This one will be popular: Seong-Jin Cho & the Oxford Philharmonic Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Sunday, 29 July 2018 – 20:00 Tickets: £42.00 £30.00 £20.00 £10.00 | Book tickets CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, ‘Eroica’ Seong-Jin Cho piano Marios Papadopoulos conductor … [Read More]