주말동안 즐길 공연 및 전시... 국립발레단 전막발레로 돌아온 '해적'
We have finally arrived at the end of the week and it's time to find out about some cultural events to take our minds off things.
Our culture correspondent Kim Bo-kyoung is with us in the studio. Bo-kyoung, what's on this weekend?
Hi, Ji-yeon,... after a delay due to COVID-19, the Korean National Ballet finally got to reveal its new show. It is a fast-paced reinterpretation of the French performance 'Le Corsaire'. Let's take a peek at beautiful ballet movements and see how the story has been adapted.
Gorgeous yet powerful movements mesmerize the audience.
At Seoul Arts Center, the Korean National Ballet presents 'Le Corsaire',... which is originally based on an epic poem by Lord Byron.
The show was originally set to be staged in June,... but had to be delayed due to COVID-19.
Although it is based on the original version by French dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa,... the Korean National Ballet has added its own flavor to the show.
Young ballet dancer Song Jung-bin who is in charge of choreography, says he made some changes to the original.
"To let the audience forget about the reality even for a short time, I tried to make it entertaining. The show goes on very quickly as I made it into two acts instead of three,... and it has a happy ending."
The show depicts the journey of a pirate ship steered by Conrad the captain, in search of his love Medora who was taken by the King.
Around half of the songs from the original version were rearranged and several new songs were composed to fit the new storyline.
The choreographer explained why he made the changes.
"One of the most remarkable scenes is where the crew of the ship dance on the deck. I thought the original version didn't have enough scenes of pirates dancing,... so I made it, hoping it could deliver more energy to the audience."
He added the Pas de Trois a French term for a dance of three people, where the main characters Medora, Conrad and Ali dance together, is also one of the highlights.
The show is performed daily at the Seoul Arts Center until November 8th.
It is quite interesting how KNB adapted the storyline and made it into an unique show. I am pretty sure it could give energy to people. Are there any other cultural events we might want to take a closer look at?
Sure, at 5 PM on Saturday, a special performance will be held at the outdoor stage of Marronnier Park near Hyehwa Station.
It is a one-off show presenting classical and a cappella music.
For a glimpse of some Scandinavian culture, 'The 9th Swedish Film Festival' has started in Seoul and Busan,... and will continue in several other places such as Daegu, Gwangju and Incheon. Ten Swedish films under the theme of 'Gender Equality' and 'Diversity' will be screened.
A local version of the popular American play by John Pielmeier 'Agnes of God' will be staged at Seoul Arts Center starting tomorrow. The psychological drama digs deep into the human soul and questions the existence of God.
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