Classical
Lille National Orchestra 2010 China Tour
The prestigious Lille National Orchestra is joined by cellist Jian Wang and conductor Xu Zhong on the stage. They’ll perform a number of masterpieces by Dvorak. Jul 9, 7.30pm. 80-680rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra
China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra from Beijing makes their debut show in Shanghai. Expect a number of classical Chinese folk pieces. Jul 9, 7.30pm. 50-150rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Piano Seven
Known as Piano Seven, seven outstanding pianists from Switzerland showcase their tantalizing skills. Jul 10. 7.30pm. 80-480rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Aspects of Opera
A professor of conducting at the Yale School of Music, Shinik Hahm is a sought-after guest conductor all over the world. He cooperates with a stellar line-up from Shanghai Opera House tonight, including vocalists Chi Liming and Zhang Huiyong. Jul 11, 10.30am. 30-50rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Gigs & Concerts
When We Are Together
Four young local bands get together tonight, including Paris, Sister Whale, Baby#13 and Ann. Jul 9, 9pm. 30rmb presale, 40rmb at the door. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
JZ Latin Weekend
Experience the real Latin sound when Moncada from Cuba takes over the stage with JZ’s very own JZ Latino Project. Jul 9-10, 11.30pm. 30rmb. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu, 6431 0269.
Zha Nao Mang
A rare free rock show at MAO, featuring Loudspeaker, Candy Shop and more. Jul 9, 9pm. Free entry. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 6227 7332
Summer Rock Party
Join this summer rock party with local bands Bremen, La La Ying, Da Fresh and more. Jul 10, 8pm. 30rmb. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.
Jay-Jay Johanson
You might as well call Jay-Jay Johanson a musical poet. This Swedish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist travels freely back and forth between trip-hop and electroclash, making catching and thought-provoking music that charms all. Jul 10, 8pm. 150rmb presale, 200rmb at the door. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 6227 7332
Abigail Washburn
American banjo player and singer Abigail Washburn returns to China for another much anticipated show. She sings both in English and Mandarin, and infuses Chinese folk music elements into her traditional American folk sound. Jul 11, 9pm. 50rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Maybe Taiwan
Shoegaze band Boyz & Girl from Taiwan fly into town and make some noise with Birdstriking from Beijing and Paris from Shanghai. Jul 14, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Prins Nitram
Rock, folk, reggae and pop – Danish musician Prins Nitram really got it all. Some describe him as ‘half Elvis, half Beck’, but he’d rather name his unique music style as ‘Doo-wop crunk’. You’ll see some real tricks by this one-man band on the stage. Jul 15, 9pm. 40rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Sammi Cheng 2010 Shanghai Concert
The diva is back! Sammi Cheng, Hong Kong’s most loved Cantopop singer, is known for her powerful vocals and provocative fashion style. Her smash hits are local KTV goers’s favorite, such as ‘Worth It’ and ‘Overjoyed’. Grab some tickets before they run out! Jul 17, 7.30pm. 280-1,680rmb. Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhaojiabang Lu, ticket hotline 800 820 7910.