SHOWS

Christina & Michelle 2016 Shenzhen Piano Recital

Date: May 7 - 8 pm

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall Price: 80-280 yuan

Christina and Michelle Naughton have been hailed by the San Francisco Examiner for their "stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry". The Naughtons made their European debut at Herkulesaal in Munich, where the S??ddeutsche Zeitung proclaimed them "an outstanding piano duo". They made their Asian debut with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, where the Sing Tao Daily said of their performance "Joining two hearts and four hands at two grand pianos, the Naughton sisters created an electrifying and moving musical performance." An appearance with the Philadelphia Orchestra led the Philadelphia Inquirer to characterize their playing as "paired to perfection," while the Saarbr??cker Zeitung exclaimed "this double star could soon prove to be a supernova."

Contact: 400-610-3721

Salzburger Hofmusik

Date: May 13 - 7:30 pm

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

Price: 50-380 yuan

In 1991, the Salzburg musician, Wolfgang Brunner, founded the ensemble Salzburger Hofmusik performing in various settings from trio to full orchestra. The repertoire encompasses works mainly from the 17th to the early 19th century concentrating on the music of the Royal Church Choir under the Salzburg Prince Bishops. The name Salzburger Hofmusik comes from the 18th century and meant in the vernacular of those times, the Royal Church Choir of the Prince Bishops. From the time of its founding, Salzburger Hofmusik programs were performed that established Salzburg's integration into the music history of Austrian and European cultural traditions. Wolfgang Brunner looks back to a lot of studies: music education and musicology in Munic and Salzburg and piano with Hans Leygraf, later he studied harpsichord with Liselotte Brandle, Kenneth Gilbert and Glen Wilson, Performance practise with Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

Contact: 400-610-3721

2016 Chamber Concerts - Concert by Danish String Quartet, Denmark

Date: May 13 - 7:45 pm

Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center

Price: 120-300 yuan

Embodying the quintessential elements of a chamber music ensemble, the Danish String Quartet has established a reputation for their integrated sound, impeccable intonation and judicious balance. With their technical and interpretive talents matched by an infectious joy for music-making and "rampaging energy" (Alex Ross, The New Yorker) the quartet is in demand worldwide by concert and festival presenters alike. Since making their debut in 2002 at the Copenhagen Festival, the group of musical friends has demonstrated a passion for Scandinavian composers, who they frequently incorporate into adventurous contemporary programs, while also proving skilled and profound performers of the classical masters.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Swingle Singers 2016 Guangzhou Concert

Date: May 13 - 8 pm

Venue: Guangzhou Xinghai Concert Hall

Price: 280-680 yuan

The Swingles are a vocal group, originally formed in 1962 in Paris, France by Ward Swingle with Anne Germain, Jeanette Baucomont, Jean Cussac, Christiane Legrand and other singers. Until 2011, the group consisted of eight voices: two sopranos, two altos, two tenors and two basses. The French group performed and recorded typically with only a double bass and drums as accompaniment. The current group performs primarily a cappella. In 1973, the original French group disbanded and Ward Swingle moved to London and recruited all new members who debuted as Swingle II. The group later performed and recorded under the name The Swingles and then, The New Swingle Singers then simply, The Swingle Singers. Recently, the group began once again operating under the name The Swingles. Since the London group's incarnation, the group has never disbanded. As individual members have left the group, the remaining members have held auditions for replacements.

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The Luna Boys 2016 Shanghai Concert

Date: May 8 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Yihai Theater, Shanghai

Price: 99-499 yuan

The Luna Boys are 3 young Musicians from Dublin in Ireland that have grown up together with music in their blood. They started playing music from a very young age and have continued their family tradition of pursuing careers in music. Their music combines traditional Irish folk sounds with old style Americana blue grass to create their very own 'Boom Grass' music. On their Chinese tour the band will be joined by 'The Luna Girls'. The girls will add another dynamic to the show by dancing tradition Irish dances while the Boys bang out their songs. The Girls add colour and an amazing visual aspect to the show by drawing in the audience and giving them the complete musical experience.

Contact: 400-610-3721

NIGHT LIFE

Panda Funk - Deorro

Date: May 13 - 10 pm

Venue: M2 Club, Shanghai

Price: 180 yuan

Erick Orrosquieta commonly known by his stage name Deorro, is a Mexican American DJ signed to Ultra Records. He formerly used the name TON!C. In 2013, he released the track "Yee" on Hardwell's label, Revealed Recordings, which charted in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland. On 18 March 2014 he released the single "Freak" with Steve Aoki and Diplo. On 24 March 2014 he released the single "Flashlight" with R3hab. He released the single "Five Hours" in April 2014. In December 2014 he released the single "Perdoname". In March 2015 he released a third version of "Five Hours" with Chris Brown titled "Five More Hours", the song has charted in Ireland, Netherlands and Sweden.

Contact: 400-610-3721

Gareth Emery at Myst

Date: May 14 - 10:30 pm

Venue: Club Myst, Shanghai

Price: 100 yuan

Gareth Emery is an English electronic dance music producer and DJ. Since 2006, he has been ranked in DJ Magazine`s annual Top 100 poll, peaking at No7 in 2010. He has released three albums and has featured as a producer for a number of artist.

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Eluveitie 2016 China Tour

Date: May 14 - 8:30 pm

Venue: Tango, Beijing

Price: 260-480 yuan

Eluveitie is a Swiss folk metal band from Winterthur, Zurich, founded in 2002 by Chrigel Glanzmann. The project's first EP, V??n, was released in 2003. V??n was a studio project of Glanzmann's, but its success led to the recruitment of a full band. The band then released a full-length album, Spirit, in June 2006. In November 2007, Eluveitie was signed by Nuclear Blast. The group rose to fame following the release of their first major-label album, Slania, in February 2008. The album peaked at number 35 in the Swiss charts and number 72 in the German charts.

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LMT Connection Live at Xian

Date: May 7 - 8 pm

Venue: East Beijing

Price: Free Entry

On May 7th for one night only LMT CONNECTION will be performing live at XIAN. Leroy Emmanuel, Mark rogers, and John Irvine have been together for 26 years performing alongside music legends including Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knights, the Funk Brothers of Motown, The Temptations, Al Green, and Tony Monaco just to name a few. XIAN is bringing the group back to Beijing for one night of funk. As always, there is no cover charge at XIAN. Born in Atlanta and raised in Detroit, singer/songwriter/guitarist Leroy Emmanuel began his professional career at the age of twelve. He went on to record and play live with Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Funk Brothers of Motown fame, to name just a few.

Contact: 010-8426-0888

Night Shift Festival

Date: May 7 - 8 pm

Venue: Yugong Yishan

Price: 80-200 yuan

Prepare yourselves for a bunch big name DJs in the world of underground bass, that will blow your faces off with funked out sub frequencies at this one of a kind festival. They are bringing in the superb talents of Mad Decent's UZ, OG Maco (Atlanta), and Tsunano (Taiwan) to fill out this extreme night of krunked out jams.

Contact: 010-6404-2711

Green Drinks

Date: May 10 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Bookworm

Price: Free Entry

BJ Green Drinks is a casual networking event that draws a steady crowd, which includes green-collar professionals, government, academia, media, and NGOs. BJ Green Drinks aims to provide a fun and casual atmosphere for people to learn more about China's sustainable development. This event takes place every 2nd Tuesday of each month and everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact: 010-6586-9507

ACTIVITIES

A Fun Jewelry Making Workshop

Date: May 8 - 9:30 am

Venue: Park Avenue

Price: 500 yuan

A jewelry-making workshop with Samantha JZ, limited to six people per class. Each session is two and a half hours, and includes essential tools and materials. You'll be able to take home your own design, and coffee and bites are provided.

Contact: 010-6461-6673

Boom presents Great Wall Run Festival 2016

Date: May 14 - 1 pm

Venue: Beijing W Town and Simatai Great Wall

Price: 100-500 yuan

BOOM and Beijing W Town join together to present you the brand new music and sports event - Great Wall Run, which will be staged at the Simatai Great wall - Beijing W Town on May 13th to May 15th, 2016. As a fusion of the concepts of music festival spirit and 5km racing, the main visual image of Great Wall Run is a man running across the Great Wall. It will be held at the most beautiful and challenging part of Great Wall-Simatai Great Wall with W Town just right next to it. We will invite a number of famous international artists and excellent local artists to join together, which will bring an unprecedented visual and audial experience to the music festival lovers. This is definitely a unique opportunity to let you not only have a holiday to get away from hustle and bustle of the city, but also a high-quality suburb time with your friends and family. The first lineup of artists is announced as follow, it presents the diversity of different kinds of music.

Contact: 400-610-3721

The Dowager and the Dynasty: A Walk and Discussion at the Summer Palace

Date: May 11 - 10 am

Venue: The Hutong

Price: 260-300 yuan

She ruled China for nearly a half century and is one of the most feared and reviled rulers in all of Chinese history. She is also blamed still for taking money that should have gone to build a navy in defense of the realm and using it instead to construct an elaborate pleasure garden. But the real story of the Empress Dowager Cixi - and the Summer Palace she had built - is far more complicated and fascinating. Who was the Empress Dowager? Why is she blamed for bringing down the last dynasty? How did an imperial consort rise to become the most powerful person in the empire? How do we separate fact and fiction, truth from trope, when discussing such a controversial figure? We'll examine these questions and the last days of dynastic rule as we explore the gardens and pavilions of Beijing's famous Summer Palace. Spaces for this walk are limited and registration is required. Details about the walk including meeting points and payment information will be sent in your reservation confirmation.

Contact: 010-6404-3355

SPORTS

2016 IAAD Diamond League Shanghai

Date: May 14 - 6 pm

Venue: Shanghai Stadium

Price: 50-680 yuan

IAAF Diamond League Shanghai was known as the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix when it launched as the first world-class track and field event in China in 2005. IAAF Diamond League is a top annual series of track and field meets which has been held globally since 2010. There are 14 individual meets holding in different cities throughout Asia, North America and Europe. In 2010 the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix has been invited to join the prestigious IAAF Diamond League and became one of the only two stops in Asia. As the premier global track and field series, the top three athletes of each meet will be awarded double score with the exception of the event finale, directly influencing their year-end world ranking.

Contact: 400-610-3721

(China Daily 05/07/2016 page20)