Guimet Museum Hosts Pansori Weekend Showcasing Korean Narrative Singing Art
The Musée Guimet in Paris will celebrate pansori, an 18th-century Korean narrative singing tradition, from April 24 to 26. Kicking off the weekend, singer Jung You-sook will present 'Le dit de Chunhyang, épouse fidèle' on April 24 at 8 PM, with tickets priced at 16 euros for general admission and 7 euros for concessions. The following day, a literary gathering featuring Han Yumi, Hervé Péjaudier, and others will take place at 4 PM, followed by a complimentary screening of Im Kwon-taek's 2000 film 'Le Chant de la fidèle Chunhyang' at 8 PM. Finally, on April 26 at 4 PM, 'Le dit du bon Heungbo et de son odieux frère Nolbo' will be performed for 7 euros.
Key facts
- Pansori weekend runs from April 24 to 26 at Musée Guimet
- Pansori originated in 18th-century Korean peninsula fairs and markets
- Jung You-sook performs 'Le dit de Chunhyang, épouse fidèle' on April 24
- Han Yumi and Hervé Péjaudier provide surtitles for the Friday performance
- Free literary meeting on April 25 includes multiple participants
- Im Kwon-taek's 2000 film 'Le Chant de la fidèle Chunhyang' screens on April 25
- Sunday performance features Hervé Péjaudier and Benjamin Bertocchi
- Event is partnered with Club Artistik Rezo
Entities
Artists
- Jung You-sook
- Kim Se-jong
- Han Yumi
- Hervé Péjaudier
- Auriane Vilela
- Benjamin Bertocchi
- Isabelle Genlis
- Im Kwon-taek
- Jung Yoo Sook
Institutions
- Musée Guimet
- Shinhan University
- Festival de Cannes
- Club Artistik Rezo
- Auditorium Jean-François Jarrige
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Korean peninsula
- Southwest Korean peninsula
- 6 place d'Iéna, 75016 Paris