Performing Arts

  • Invocation: Anji Park & SamulGwangDae

    Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | 6:30 PM
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    Master percussionist Anji Park leads SamulGwangdae, a group of artists known for their high energy performances combining song and dance. Park trained under Master Sungho Lee and Kwangsoo Lee to learn binari and specializes in kkwaenggwari. Join us for this evening of samulnori that will bring you to your feet! Percussionists of SamulGwangDae Anji Park Hyunjin Jang Han Bok Kim Chan Sun Shin Dong Joo Lee Supporting Artists Sungshil Yu, gayageum & vocals JinHee Kim, dancer Program 1. Invocation (축원) Binari,... Read More

  • Gayageumist Haerina Park @ The Korea Society

    Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | 6:00 PM
    Dr. Haerina Park, professor of Korean Music at Chung-Ang University, performs a diverse program of traditional and modern compositions for the Korean zither. Dr. Park is joined by Chun-Seung Lee on drums (changgu), as well as Hyun-Ju Kim and Sang-A Kim, also on zither (gayageum). Program 최옥삼류 가야금 짧은 산조 | Gayageum Sanjo (Choi Ok-Sam School) 25현 가야금 독주곡 찬기파랑가 | Changiparangga, Composed by Jeung, Dong-Hee 목각인형의 춤 | Dance of the Wooden Doll, Composed by Choi, Ji-Hye 노랫가락 | Noraetgarak, Composed by Hwang,... Read More

  • Remapping Identity Politics in K-Pop

    Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 6:30 PM
    • Podcast MP3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/koreasociety/2016-05-31_RemappingIdentityPoliticsInK-Pop.mp3
    • Podcast URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/remapping-identity-politics-in-k-pop/id210903888?i=1000369914347&mt=2
    • Youtube Video:
     The creators behind EXP (Bora Kim, Karin Kuroda, and Samantha Y. Shao), the first non-Korean K-pop boy band, discuss the themes of cultural authorship and originality, posing the question, what is lost in translation with regard to identity within the Korean wave with Maud Lavin--Professor, Visual Studies and Art History, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.   Remapping Identity Politics in K-Pop Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 6:30 PM 6:30 PM | Reception7:00 PM | Discussion and Q&A   FREE for... Read More

  • Pieces of Us: Film & Live Music Concert

    Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 6:00 PM
        Co-presented by The Korea Society and 7000 Miles, Pieces of Us brings together four composers and four directors to showcase their original works live. Recognizing the emerging Korean talent in both the film and music industries, this event will highlight eight upcoming Korean-American artists while providing a space for networking and collaboration.   Pieces of Us: Film & Live Music Concert    Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 6:30-8 PM $5 for Members and Industry Professionals... Read More

  • Master Kim Youngjae: A Living National Treasure

    Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | 6:00 PM
    • Third Tab Title: Join The Korea Society
    Living National Treasure Kim Youngjae performs at The Korea Society. Winner of the 2015 Bang Il-Young Gugak Prize, which celebrates the preservation of traditional culture, Master Kim plays haegeum, the Korean fiddle. At this performance, Master Kim is accompanied by SunHo Kim on daegeum, the Korean bamboo flute.At this performance, Master Kim is accompanied by: Sunho Kim, daegeum Rami Seo, gayageum Sunghyun Kim, gomungo Chunkyung Park, gomungo & changgo Kwangil Choi, piri Jeongmi Park, vocals    ... Read More

  • Intercultural Synergy Series: Gayageum & Kora w/ Rami Seo & Alhaji Papa Susso

    Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 6:00 PM
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    Celebrate traditional and fusion music with The Korea Society as gayageumist Rami Seo and Gambian kora (African harp-lute) master Alhaji Papa Susso perform together. A short documentary chronicling their creative journey and the histories of their instruments screens before the performance.   Intercultural Synergy Series: Gayageum & Kora withRami Seo & Alhaji Papa Susso     Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 6 PM $10 Members, $20 Guests Explorer, YPN and above attend this program for FREE with... Read More

  • Juilliard Artists @ TKS with Julia and Jennifer Choi

    Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | 6:00 PM
    Violinist Julia Choi has been recognized and praised by critics as an emerging young artist of impassioned energy, commanding stage presence, and musical integrity. At 23 years of age, she has already performed as a substitute musician member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, and has worked in various orchestras with many renowned conductors, including Alan Gilbert, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and James Levine. In pursuit of her ultimate goal of becoming a versatile... Read More

  • Rhythms of Korea: Percussion Workshop Series

    Monday, October 19, 2015 | 6:00 PM
    Try your hand at the rhythms of Korea in this new drumming series! Participants explore Korea’s percussion heritage through six sessions of hands-on instruction guided by percussionist Brian Chae. This workshop series focuses on samulnori, a type of pungmul or folk music. Samulnori means “four objects play.” The four objects are: kwaenggwari (small gong), jing (large gong), janggu (hourglass-shaped drum) and buk (barrel drum). Samulnori comes in many forms and varies depending on the region in which it is... Read More

  • Gamin in Concert!

    Thursday, May 7, 2015 | 6:30 PM
    • Youtube Video:
      Gamin, a celebrated piri (cylindrical double-reed bamboo oboe) player known for blurring the lines between classical and modern—and Eastern and Western—music, performs an evening of contemporary compositions on traditional Korean wind instruments. She will play new pieces by composers Paul Yeon Lee and Theodore Wiprud. ETHEL, a progressive string quartet that shares a commitment to musical collaborations, makes a guest appearance. Don’t miss this remarkable evening of musical exploration!   Thursday, May 7, 2015... Read More

  • K-pop: Origins & Developments

    Wednesday, February 18, 2015 | 9:00 AM
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      TEACHERS' CONFERENCE |   K-pop: Origins & Developments | Learn about the international appeal of K-pop music and Korean cinema as experts detail the development of Korean popular culture into a worldwide phenomenon. A K-pop dance workshop will follow the lectures and discussions. Supported by the Freeman Foundation. Free event, early registration requested. Please register here or contact Luz Lanzot for more information.       Read More

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