Classical

Opera & Symphony - Sound from Italy
Shanghai Sinfonietta teams up with Italian soprano Anita Selvaggio and conductor Francesco La Vecchia. Jan 9, 7.30pm. 80-680rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Sao Bao’s Music Works Concert
One of the most prolific composers in China, San Bao is the best known for writing the soundtrack for Zhang Yimou’s films, including ‘The Road Home’ and ‘Not One Less’. You can get a review of them and more tonight. Jan 12, 7.30pm. 60-680rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Xi & J Concert
Award-winning pianist Xi Zhang and cellist Jason Wang perform a number of pieces by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Brahms. Jan 13, 7.30pm. 50/80rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.

Gigs & Concerts

Zhou Chao
Local guitarist Zhou Chao makes original blues music with traditional Chinese elements. Some say he plays guitar like gu qin – now that’s something you don’t get every day. Jan 8, 9pm. 50rmb presale, 60rmb at the door. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 5258 9999.

Triple Smash
Following a successful tour around Southern China, local post rock band Triple Smash returns to satisfy their fans in Shanghai. Jan 8, 9pm. 30rmb presale, 40rmb at the door. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

The Torinos
Founded in Madrid in 2008, the three members of The Torinos are now based in Los Angeles. Meet them during their Asia Tour. Jan 8, 9.30pm. 30rmb. Live Bar, 721 Kunming Lu, near Tongbei Lu, 2833 6764.

Late Nite with Tookoo and Their Friends
Formed in 1999 by twin brothers Li Xiaochuan and Li Xiaoquan, Tookoo is a six-piece EMO band known for their energetic sound. They just released their second album ‘Late Nite with Tookoo and Their Friends’, in which they collaborated with various musicians such as the Super VC’s vocalist Sun Lingsheng and Riz from King Ly Chee. Jan 9, 9pm. 50rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Sonata Arctica Live
Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica plays MAO. With six albums under their belt, this veteran band have toured together with Iron Maiden, Nightwish and more. Jan 10, 8.30pm. 120rmb presale, 150rmb at the door. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 5258 9999.

Great Lake Swimmers
Canadian band Great Lake Swimmers bring their melodic folk rock sound to Yuyintang for one night only. Jan 10, 9pm. 80rmb presale, 120rmb at the door. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.

Ensiferum
Another band from Finland! Ensiferum (meaning ‘sword bearer’ in case if you’re wondering) is a well-known heavy metal band from Helsinki. Their songs are mostly about historic stories or fantasies, backed up by powerful vocals and metal/folk melodies. Jan 13, 8pm. 80rmb presale, 120rmb at the door. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.