Seoul Arts Center
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| Established | 1988 |
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| Location |
Nambusunhwan-ro 2406 (700 Seocho-dong), Seocho-gu Seoul, South Korea |
| Type | Art center |
| Director | Shin Hyeon-taek |
| Website |
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| Seoul Arts Center | |
| Hangul | 예술의 전당 |
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| Hanja | 藝術의 殿堂 |
| Revised Romanization | Yesurui Jeondang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yesurŭi Chŏndang |
The Seoul Arts Center is an arts complex in the Seocho-gu district of Seoul, in South Korea. It consists of five main buildings: the Opera House, with three auditoriums; the Music Hall, with two concert halls; the Hangaram Art Museum; the Hangaram Design Museum; and the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum.[1]:94[2] The Opera House is built in a shape resembling the traditional Korean bamboo hat called gat.[2]
The center is home to the Korea National Ballet, the Korea National Opera, the Korean Symphony Orchestra, the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company and the National Chorus of Korea.
References
- ↑ Martin Zatko (2011). The Rough Guide to Seoul. [London]: Rough Guides. ISBN 9781405380003.
- 1 2 Jonathan Gilbert (editor) (2012). Michelin Green Guide South Korea. London: Michelin Apa Publications. ISBN 9782067182554.
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