Listings: Guangzhou

CONCERTS

Titled Blossom and Affluence, a concert is given by the Pearl River Film Orchestra to celebrate the upcoming Chinese lunar New Year in two halves. The first will feature traditional Chinese music, including songs such as Jasmine, Song of Peony, and The Peach Blossom Blooming There. Seven Western-style songs will be performed in the second half.

8 pm, Jan 25

Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33, Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island

020-8776-8558

Trey Lee is one of the most compelling young artists of our time. His playing combines intellectual sophistication and emotional sensitivity. Since winning the International Antonio Janigro Cello Competition in 2004, Lee has been kept busy attending festivals and concerts around the world.

8 pm, Jan 26

Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33, Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Guangzhou

020-8776-8558

One of Asia's leading ensembles, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO), will perform at the Guangzhou Xinghai Concert Hall on Jan 31. Edo de Wart, the artistic director and conductor of the HKPO will take charge of the baton.

8 pm, Jan 31

Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33, Qingbo Lu, Ersha Island, Guangzhou

020-8776-8558

EXHIBITIONS

Lau Pok Chi's Flow/China, explores the common yet powerful connection between the motherland and immigrants. It makes one reflect on China's peaceful rise.

9 am-5 pm, until Feb 17, daily except Monday

Hall 10 and 11, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38, Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Guangzhou

020-8737-4468

Wang Wenming has experimented with many forms of visual arts in his print and oil paintings. He combines lines, shapes, and sculpted pieces to make works of art that reflect his feelings. Both his prints and his paintings are direct and to the point. This exhibit shows 20 of his prints and 40 of his oil paintings.

9 am-5 pm, until Feb 17

Hall 12, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38, Yanyu Lu, Ersha Island, Guangzhou

020-8737-4468

(China Daily 01/25/2008 page20)