Thursday, Apr 20: Lang Lang
The
Shenyang-born pianist is arguably China’s biggest musical export. While
some of his peers have derided him as “the J.Lo of the piano,” Lang
Lang routinely sells out prestigious venues around the world like
Carnegie Hall and the Great Hall of the People. He’s also been recruited
by the Grammy’s to jam with Metallica, Pharrell Williams and Herbie
Hancock.
Apr 20, 7.30pm, RMB80-1,280. Shanghai Grand Theatre, see event listing.
Friday, Apr 21: Round Eye Monstervision
Shanghai's raunchy punk-rockers Round Eye have been signed by Canada's longstanding punk label Sudden Death Records. For the release of their sophomore album Monstervision, they're throwing down at YYT with fellow punk bands Dirty Fingers and Lao Ayi, plus Shanghai's most hardcore folk guitarist Bonesinner. See our feature on Round Eye here.
Apr 21, 9pm, RMB60. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Friday, Apr 21: RE:TROS Before the Applause
Signed to Modern Sky and a staple at Strawberry Festivals past, Rebuilding the Rights of Statues (or RE:TROS) makes a move toward electronic music with their new songs after a decade of post-punk. Check out their new sound at the Shanghai stop on their China tour. See our feature on RE:TROS here.
Apr 21, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Saturday, Apr 22: Amiina
Formerly
Sigur Ros' string section, Icelandic instrumental band Amiina makes their China debut with a tour
of their live score of the classic and creepy silent film, Fantômas. Noirish strings meet foreboding beats to create what the Irish Times dubs “a contemporary classical, post-rock cocktail.”
Apr 22, 8.30pm, RMB160-200. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Saturday, Apr 22: Owen Pallett
Split
Works brings Canadian violinist and composer Owen Pallett and his
"avant-garde orchestral pop" to Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall. He's
worked with everyone from Arcade Fire to Franz Ferdinand and composed
the Oscar-nominated score for the movie Her in 2014. Check out our
feature on him here.
Apr 22, 7.45pm, RMB80-180. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
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