Classical

Tan Dun’s Concert
Academy Award winning composer Tan Dun presents his new works at Shanghai Grand Stage. Jul 23, 7.15pm. 180-880rmb. Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, near Zhaojiabang Lu, ticket hotline 800 820 7910.
The Oscars Movie Music
Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra plays your favorite numbers from several Academy Award winning movies, such as ‘Titanic’ and ‘Sound of Music’. Jul 25, 10.30am. 30-50rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Century Orchestra Osaka Shanghai Concert
Established in 1989, the Century Orchestra Osaka is 55-member orchestra that is highly skilled at playing Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and other baroque and classical music. Jul 29, 7.30pm. 80rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Jazz

UA Studio Jazz Ensemble
The University of Arizona (UA) Studio Jazz Ensemble is made of talented music students and led by prestigious composer/conductor Jeff Haskell. They present a number of pieces from famous Broadway shows and Hollywood movies, as well as some American and Chinese folk songs. Jul 25, 7.30pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Gigs & Concerts
New Pants
China’s most adventurous and tongue-in-cheek band New Pants return to Shanghai for one night. You probably loved their New Wave inspired album ‘Dragon Tiger Panacea’ in 2006, but since then they’ve evolved towards 80s’ disco and electronic pop. They’re joined by Go Chic, an electro punk band from Taiwan. Jul 23, 8pm. 120rmb. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 6227 7332.
Old Doll
Punk band Old Doll from Nanjing celebrates the release of their new album ‘The Road to Freedom’. Jul 23, 9pm. 30rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
NOIShanghai XXXVI
This one is for the noise fans. The line-up includes Horacio Pollard (UK), Thursday Club(USA), Istituzioni Ambienti Naturalismo(Italy) and Torturing Nurse(Shanghai). Jul 23, 9pm. 40rmb. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.
Angry Jerks
Angry Jerks are back! This old school punk band from Nanjing is known for their fierce vocals and hardcore beats. Jul 24, 9pm. 35rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Bao Jiong Yi Xia
Leiren, Joker and another three local bands celebrates being ‘jiong’ – a popular word on Internet meaning ‘silly’. This is the perfect chance to showcase your jiongness! Jul 24, 8.30pm. 40rmb. MAO Livehouse, Building 32, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu, 6227 7332.
Slow Hand
Shanghai’s very own Sultans Of Swing play blues and rock. Jul 25, 9pm. 30rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Fox Feather
Norwegian four-piece band Fox Feather shakes up 696 Live with their energetic rock/garage/metal sound. Jul 29, 9pm. 40rmb. 696 Live, Room 115, Building A, 188 Creative Garden, 188 Dongjiangwan Lu, near Tongxin Lu, 138 1871 9971.