That's PRD takes a look at the best of the week:
April 21: American Town Hall
Host by the US consulate in Guangzhou, the American Town Hall is a chance for US citizens living in Guangzhou to meet their fellow Americans and inquire about what services the consulate has to offer. In the American Town Hall, you will meet the top US diplomat in South China, Consul General Charles Bennett, experience a US marine corps Color Guard Ceremony and mingle with your fellow Americans. For more information, please email guangzhouacs@state.gov or follow Guangzhou ACS on Wechat (ID: Guangzhou ACS).
Apr 21, 6pm; Free entry. Consulate General of the US. See event listing.
April 22: Walk on the Sea by Duo García-Wintersohl
An experienced pianist in chamber music who has performed throughout the Netherlands and Spain, Celia García’s repertoire covers the best of classical and contemporary. During her time in Guangzhou, García will collaborate with flutist Tim Wintersohl, a member of the Amsterdam Wind Quintet who toured China in 2014, stopping at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing and the Chongqing Guotai Arts Center. Witness these two virtuosos live this month at the Guangzhou Opera House.
Apr 22, 8pm; RMB180. Guangzhou Opera House Experimental Theatre. See event listing.
April 23: Monkey Bros Reunion Show at Hooley’s
Ace, Eejay, Ney and the boys are back for another rocking weekend at Hooley’s on Xingsheng Lu. One of the bar’s hottest house bands, The Monkey Brothers are returning for another great reunion gig. Guaranteed to rock the house, make sure you get to the bar early to secure a seat.
The Monkey Bros will be kicking off between 9-10pm and will be followed by The Vibe. Great music – right through to the wee hours of the morning.
Apr 23, 9pm; Free entry. Hooley’s Guangzhou.
April 23: National Theatre Live Shakespeare Series: Othello
Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy Othello, which probes into the destructive power of jealousy, is set on the battlefields of Iraq with two Laurence Oliver Award-winning actors. Adrian Lester takes the title role while Rory Kinnear plays the duplicitous Iago. The Times called the two “superb” and praised the production as being “a breathtaking show of emotional firepower.” Come enjoy this gripping stage performance (on screen) while it’s in Guangzhou!
Apr 23, 2.30pm; RMB160. Guangzhou Opera House Experimental Theatre. See event listing.
April 23: Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream Concert
This year marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing. Yet his works are immortal, as is his ability to extol the unfeigned sentiment of mankind. Selecting classic musical compositions derived from Shakespeare’s works, Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra will perform at Xinghai Concert Hall to honor this literary master. In addition to presenting familiar tunes, the concert will also feature brief intervals of storytelling. Jing Huan, the conductor of the orchestra, will share the unique tales that lie behind each piece of music. Come celebrate Shakespeare’s romanticism this week at Xinghai Concert Hall.
Apr 23, 8pm; RMB80-280. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing.
Apr 24: The Murmur in a Childhood Dream by Davide Cabassi
Italian pianist Davide Cabassi – winner of the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition – made his debut at the early age of 13. Since then, Cabassi has cooperated with many an ensemble and orchestra, including the Munich Philharmonic and Russian Chamber Philharmonic. Featured in a film documentary about the 12th Van Cliburn Piano Competition broadcasted in the US, Cabassi is especially popular among American audiences. This month, he will play works from Schumann, Beethoven and Mussorgsky for Guangzhou audience members.
Apr 24, 3pm; RMB180. Guangzhou Opera House Experimental Theatre. See event listing here.
April 24: Bach Compositions – Concert by Sheng Yuan
Sheng Yuan, an internationally active pianist, has a knack for recreating Bach’s masterpieces as they were originally intended. The New York Times has raved about Sheng’s performance, calling his ear for balance “unfailing” and claiming, “the attraction was entirely visceral.” Having played in Carnegie Hall in New York, Ford Performing Arts Center in Toronto, Seoul National Center for the Performing Arts in South Korea, Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing and the Shanghai Concert Hall, Sheng is a seasoned musician who looks forward to delighting audiences in Guangzhou with two performances – harpsichord during the day and piano in the evening. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Bach’s greatest works rarely heard on the mainland.
Apr 24, 3pm and 8pm; RMB100-300. Xinghai Concert Hall. See event listing.
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