Performing arts suffer from recession, H1N1
2009-12-23
On top of the harsh economic conditions that continued from last year, the flu pandemic dealt a blow to (~에 타격을 가하다) the local performing arts industry this year.
While the musical industry managed to cope with the unfavorable conditions by offering safe shows, the classical music industry failed to draw audiences.
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A guide to year-end shows
2009-12-14
With Christmas and New Year around the corner, the local performing arts industry is rolling out quality performances to cash in (돈을 벌다, 한 몫 챙기다) on the festive holiday mood.
The list runs a wide spectrum and includes Christmas favorites "The Nutcracker" ballet and "A Christmas Carol" for the family audience while musicals like "The Wedding Singer," "Legally Blonde" and "My Sweet Seoul" are clearly targeting the girlfriends and couples bracket...
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The Nutcracker (호두까기인형), one of the most performed ballets of the holiday season, is a fairy tale based on the story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffman and set to music by Tchaikovsky. This new version is infused with an unmistakably Korean flare (한국 특유의 빛, 색깔), while keeping the most important elements of the classical production...
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