Part 2 - LA84 Foundation

directed by Wlodzimierz Staniewski
and acted by Henryk Andruszko,
Mariosz Golaj and 13 other actors, was
able to deliver its message to Korean
audience, overcoming the language
barrier. A total of 774 persons viewed
the performances.
• The Greek National Theatre
Oedipus Rex, at the National Theatre,
August 27-28
Korean theater-goers had a rare
opportunity to appreciate a classical
Greek tragedy as Oedipus Rex, written
by Sophocles, was staged with
traditional dramatic techniques by the
Greek National Theatre. A total of 3,017
persons attended the performances
directed by G. Michailidis. The cast
included N. Tsakiroglou, T.H. Sinotis,
K. Voulalas and 40 others.
• Comédie Française (France)
Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, at the
Sejong Cultural Center, September 1-2
Since its premiere before Louis XIV in
1670, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme has
been staged by the Comédie Française
as many as 1,304 times. Under
the direction of Jean-Luc Boutte,
Michel Etcheveny, Alain Pralon,
Roland Bertin and 39 other actors and
actresses appeared in this classic
comedy written by Moliere. A total
of 5,692 spectators attended the
performances.
• Grand Kabuki Troupe (Japan)
Kanadehon Chushingura, at the
National Theatre, September 3-6
Performances of Kanadehon
Chushingura, one of the three most
popular kabuki repertories, and
Migawari Zazen, featuring Baiko Onoe,
and Uzaemon Ichimura in leading
29
roles, attracted a total of 7,676 spectators.
The Grand Kabuki Troupe was
the first Japanese kabuki group to visit
Korea since the end of World War II.
Music festivals
The music festivals were remarkably
broad in scope and rich in kinds.
Festivals of Western music included
classical and popular music. The
annual Korean Music Festival was
expanded into the Seoul International
Music Festival. Also held in celebration
of the Seoul Olympics were the
Korean Classical Music Festival, the
International Choral Festival and an
Olympic Commemorative Concert.
As many as 2,790 musicians from
around the world performed in 40 concerts
attended by a total of 91,699
music lovers, who filled 84 percent of
the available seats. Major Korean
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25. 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme' by
Moliere was performed by Comedie
Francaise at the Sejong Cultural Center.
26. Gardzienice Theater Association of
Poland put on 'Avvakum'.
27. The Greek National Theater stages
Sophocles' 'Oedipus Rex' at the National
Theater.
28. The Company of Crazy Mimes of
Czechoslovakia act in 'Crash' at the
National Theater Small Hall.
29. Grand Kabuki Troupe of Japan stages
'Kanadehon Chushingura' at the National
Theater.