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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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, … Read More

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

Celebrate Korea as a center of excellence for classical arts with Juilliard violinist Jiwon Kim. Ms. Kim recently premiered Roberto Sierra’s Duo Concertante for violin and viola as part of the Summergarden series at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall and with the New Juilliard Ensemble, Juilliard Orchestra, and Sejon Soloists. Ms. Kim performs works by Bach… Read More