National Theater of Korea
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The National Theater of Korea is a national theatre located in the neighborhood of Jangchung-dong
, Jung-gu
, South Korea. It is the first federally managed theater in Asia.
and hosts the National Drama Company of Korea
, which performs both Korean and international plays, the National Changgeuk Company of Korea
, which performs traditional Korean changgeuk
, the National Dance Company of Korea
, and the National Orchestra Company of Korea
.
April until May, is a festival for the youth. With the theme ‘Youth Embracing
the Sky,’ the festival contributes to fostering the positive emotions of
youth through programs allowing the experience of traditional dance music,
musicals, mime, plays and dance of both Korean and international classics.
In 2008 the first festival was held,
neglected areas. The Youth Performing Arts Festival is the signature event
of the National Theater, giving hopes and dreams to future generations,
who will be the future leaders of society and the performing arts.
September to October every year. The festival promotes the mutual
understanding of cultures from every country, whereby Korean audiences
can enjoy many excellent domestic and overseas performances. At the same
time the National Theater of Korea can better take its position as the cradle
of performing arts in Korea. Performances representing national theaters of
every nation are on stage together with additional events like shows and
exhibitions. National theaters, embassies, and cultural centers of every
country gather here for active cultural and artistic communication. The
World Festival of National Theaters is the biggest festival hosted by the
National Theater of Korea and one of the greatest festivals in Korea.
by the National Theater. Various concerts and performances such as ballets,
concerts of contemporary music and orchestra concerts are held in the
open air cultural plaza every May to September, on Saturdays at 6:00PM.
So far, 350 thousand people have visited the Saturday Cultural Plaza.
From 2002 to 2007 the Plaza was sponsored by Renault-Samsung Motors
and starting in 2008 by KB Kookmin Bank, which received the Mecenat
Award in 2008. This activity is an exemplary partnership model between
art and business.
classical music so the public can easily understand our music’s past and
present. Folksongs, contemporary music, and original sound tracks of soap
operas and films are rearranged by the National Orchestra with a modern
flare. Commentaries on each work by the artistic director Byeongki Hwang,
enriches the concert’s content.
Jangchung-dong
Jangchung-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.-Attractions:* National Theater of Korea* Jangchung Gymnasium* Jangchung * Jangchungdan Park...
, Jung-gu
Jung-gu, Seoul
Jung-gu is one of the 25 gu which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is located on the north side of the Han River, and is the historical center of the city .-Overview:...
, South Korea. It is the first federally managed theater in Asia.
Affiliation
The National Theater of Korea was established in 1950 by the government of South KoreaGovernment of South Korea
The Government of South Korea is divided into executive, judicial, and legislative branches. The executive and judicial branches operate primarily at the national level, although various ministries in the executive branch also carry out local functions. Local governments are semi-autonomous, and...
and hosts the National Drama Company of Korea
National Drama Company of Korea
In 1950, the National Drama Company of Korea was founded as an affiliate of the National Theater of Korea. Since 1986, the ‘World Classic Stage’ has planned to introduce a series of classics...
, which performs both Korean and international plays, the National Changgeuk Company of Korea
National Changgeuk Company of Korea
In 1962, the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, an organization specializing in changgeuk, was founded with the objective of reviving the beauty and spirit of Korean songs. The music theater of changgeuk is a unique Korean art form that has been around for over a century...
, which performs traditional Korean changgeuk
Changgeuk
Changgeuk or ch'angguk is a traditional Korean opera, performed as a play but in the Korean folk song style known as pansori. It is therefore also called Korean pansori opera in English. Generally, a changgeuk play will include 20 to 30 actors, and 30 to 50 orchestra members.-An example:Suggungga...
, the National Dance Company of Korea
National Dance Company of Korea
- Affiliation :The dance company has been affiliated with National Theater of Korea located in the neighborhood of Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, central of Seoul where the National Dance Company of Korea mainly has performed as well as the National Drama Company of Korea, the National Changguk Company...
, and the National Orchestra Company of Korea
National Orchestra Company of Korea
The National Orchestra of Korea is a government-established orchestra of traditional Korean instruments, founded in 1995 with Beomhun Park as the first artistic director. Later, the Orchestra was led by Sangil Han, Sanghwa Choi and currently under the direction of Byeongki Hwang, the gayageum maestro...
.
Forming Facilities
- Main Hall 'Hae' ("Hea" means "sun, ")
- Small Hall 'Dal' ("Dal" means "moon, ")
- Studio 'Byeol' ("Byeol" means "star, ")
- KB Haneul Youth Theater ("Haneul" means "sky, ")
- Culture Square
Youth Performing Arts Festival
The Youth Performing Arts Festival of the National Theater, held everyApril until May, is a festival for the youth. With the theme ‘Youth Embracing
the Sky,’ the festival contributes to fostering the positive emotions of
youth through programs allowing the experience of traditional dance music,
musicals, mime, plays and dance of both Korean and international classics.
In 2008 the first festival was held,
neglected areas. The Youth Performing Arts Festival is the signature event
of the National Theater, giving hopes and dreams to future generations,
who will be the future leaders of society and the performing arts.
The World Festival of National Theaters
Starting in 2007, The World Festival of National Theaters takes place fromSeptember to October every year. The festival promotes the mutual
understanding of cultures from every country, whereby Korean audiences
can enjoy many excellent domestic and overseas performances. At the same
time the National Theater of Korea can better take its position as the cradle
of performing arts in Korea. Performances representing national theaters of
every nation are on stage together with additional events like shows and
exhibitions. National theaters, embassies, and cultural centers of every
country gather here for active cultural and artistic communication. The
World Festival of National Theaters is the biggest festival hosted by the
National Theater of Korea and one of the greatest festivals in Korea.
The Saturday Cultural Plaza
Since 1993, the Saturday Cultural Plaza is the oldest open air performanceby the National Theater. Various concerts and performances such as ballets,
concerts of contemporary music and orchestra concerts are held in the
open air cultural plaza every May to September, on Saturdays at 6:00PM.
So far, 350 thousand people have visited the Saturday Cultural Plaza.
From 2002 to 2007 the Plaza was sponsored by Renault-Samsung Motors
and starting in 2008 by KB Kookmin Bank, which received the Mecenat
Award in 2008. This activity is an exemplary partnership model between
art and business.
Midday Concert
The was designed to show the potential of traditionalclassical music so the public can easily understand our music’s past and
present. Folksongs, contemporary music, and original sound tracks of soap
operas and films are rearranged by the National Orchestra with a modern
flare. Commentaries on each work by the artistic director Byeongki Hwang,
enriches the concert’s content.
Seasons Festival
National Theater of Korea provides various evernts every spring, summer, fall and winter.See also
- Contemporary culture of South KoreaContemporary culture of South KoreaThe contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, and on its own path away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean...
- Korean artKorean artKorean art is art originating or practiced in Korea or by Korean artists, from ancient times to today. Korea is noted for its artistic traditions in pottery, music, calligraphy, and other genres, often marked by the use of bold color, natural forms, and surface decoration.-Introduction:The earliest...
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