January 15: Winners from the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition Classical
Get ready for a starry, starry night lit up by winners from the prestigious 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition. Highly acclaimed for its elevated requirements, the competition, taking place once every four years, is a major musical event in the international music community. Dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the great Russian composer, the eponymous competition saw quite a few talents in its 15th edition. Three young, brilliant award winners – pianist Daniel Kharitonov, violinist Alexandra Conunova and vocalist Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar – are to perform selected masterpieces by Tchaikovsky in Guangzhou.
Cost: RMB80-280
When: 8pm
January 15-16: Swan Lake by Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet Theatre
Founded in 1990 by a family of professional actors and soloists, the Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet Theatre has presented the art of Russian ballet to the world for 26 years. The troupe adheres strictly to the movement, expressiveness and spiritual creativity of Russia’s distinct ballet traditions. They keep alive the spirit of the Mariinsky Theatre, where its founders perfected the dance. Boasting a distinguished choreographic style, the Saint Petersburg Russian Ballet Theatre is poised to move fans in Guangzhou with their balletic grace.
Cost: RMB180-1,280
When: 8pm
January 16: Dr. Panda Comedy Club Standup
Like stand-up comedy? Think the PRD is lacking? Think again. Every month, comedians from Hong Kong (as well as one international headliner) take a train up to the mainland to perform at The Paddy Field Bar and Restaurant in Taojin. The Dr. Panda Comedy Club, as they call themselves, delivers a quality, two-hour production of side-splitting jokes that will have you laughing until you cry. This January, the team will bring four comedians – Arun Govada, famous for his viral hit on Youtube ‘S*** My Indian Parents Say,’ Gus Tate, American stand-up comedian and winner of the Beijing Comedy Competition, Pette Grella, a New York native who has done stand-up and improvisation across Asia for years and Ryan Hynek, a Chicago native who was a finalist at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival. Come out for a good laugh and even better company!
For more information visit: www.drpandacomedy.com
Cost: RMB100 advanced order, RMB200 at the door
When: 9.30pm
Where: The Paddy Field, 2/F, Central Plaza, 38 Huale Lu, Yuexiu District 越秀区华乐路38号广怡大厦首层1A (8360 1379)
January 16: Inspirative Concert
Originally founded in 2006 in Bangkok as a solo project by Noppanan Panicharoen, Inspirative is now a 5-member post-rock band. The band’s music combines expansive melodic guitar and ambient field recordings into a unique audio mix. Playing tunes from their latest album Mysteriously Awake released in 2015, the band is primed to present a fabulous show at T:union this month, combining the best of their old and new compositions.
Cost: RMB70 presale, RMB90 at the door
When: 8.30pm
Where: T:Union, 361-365 Guangzhou Dadao Zhong, Yuexiu District 越秀区广州大道中361-365号东方花苑首层 (3659 7623)
All month: Chinese Casserole by Sofitel
As the temperature drops and you grow warm with cravings, Le Chinois’ home-style Chinese casseroles are the perfect winter indulgence. Featuring 16 assorted dishes of three portion sizes, these traditional stews offer a cozy retreat from the cold.
Cost: Prices start from RMB58 plus 15 percent
When: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm
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