Highlights
- Discover the rich history of Korea's traditional music at the Gugak Museum
- Learn about the instruments and the history of Gugak from a local guide
- Enjoy a live Gugak concert and be enchanted by the beautiful sounds of Gugak
Description
Discover Korean traditional music not simply as a performance, but as a window into Korea’s history, philosophy, and way of seeing the world.
Your experience begins with a short introduction to the cultural ideas and historical background behind Gugak, Korea’s traditional music. Before hearing the music itself, you’ll learn about some of the key concepts that shaped Korean musical traditions and discover what makes Gugak different in its sound, rhythm, and expression.
Next, visit the Korean Traditional Music Museum, where you’ll explore the history and instruments of Gugak through the museum’s guided tour. See traditional instruments up close, learn how different forms of music developed over time, and connect what you see with the cultural background introduced earlier.
As the museum tour is provided by the museum, other visitors may join this portion of the experience in addition to our group.
Finally, take your seat for a live Gugak concert featuring a varied program of traditional Korean music. A typical performance includes around six to seven pieces, offering a chance to experience different instruments, musical styles, and ensemble traditions.
Rather than simply attending a concert, this experience is designed to give you the context to understand what you are hearing. By moving from cultural background, to instruments, and finally to live performance, you’ll experience Gugak as part of Korea’s broader cultural story.
Includes
Korean Traditional Music Museum tour
Live Gugak concert ticket
Local guide tour
Excludes
Meals and drinks
Transportation to and from the museum
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
