Listings: Shanghai
STAGE
In Art of Dying Italian-born Paolo Nani and Danish Kristjan Ingimarsson explore the universal taboo of dying, the eventuality everyone must face but prefers to ignore. Nani and Ingimarsson play two clowns in a long-established double act. They are at the peak of their careers when they suddenly discover one of them is going to die. This tragicomedy raises the questions: "How does a clown die?" along with "Are there any instructions?" and "How do you die politely, without making a mess?"
7:30 pm, June 7
57 Maoming Lu S., Lyceum Theater
021-6217-8530
The BYU Young Ambassadors presents a carnival of contemporary dance and music in a fast-paced showcase of American musical theater. Polished choreography and glamorous costumes make this a spectacular show designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
7:15 pm, June 12
425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai Oriental Art Center
021-6854-1234
The City of Angels dance review, presented by the Danish Uppercut Dance Theater, is a showcase for Uppercut's distinct blend of contemporary dance and breakdance, and imaginative use of props.
The performance appeals especially to teenagers from multicultural environments.
7:30pm, June 6; 2 pm, 7:30 pm, June 7
288 Anfu Lu, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center
021-6473-0123
CONCERTS
The Philadelphia Orchestra, which is considered as one of the US "Big Five", will give two concerts with Christoph Eschenbach as conductor in Shanghai. The concerts feature young Chinese pianist Lang Lang, violinist Juliette Kang and viola player Choong-Jin Chang.
7:30 pm, June 7, 8
425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai Oriental Art Center
021-6854-1234
Vocalist of the Year winner Debbie Gifford, whose band was also nominated for the Jazz Band of the Year award in 2006 and 2007, will be performing with noted pianist John Trzcinski this month in Shanghai. The duet promises a performance to delight all jazz lovers.
3pm, June 8
425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai Oriental Art Center
962388, 021-6854-1234
Short of the airfare to Paris for the annual Piano aux Jacobins, one of Europe's most distinguished piano festivals? Not to worry, you can go to the Shanghai Oriental Art Center instead and enjoy solo performances by the three distinguished French concert pianists Franck Avitabile, Philippe Bianconi and David Greilsammer this June.
7:45 pm, June 10-12
425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai Oriental Art Center
021-6854-1234
The Royal Flemish Philharmonic is a modern and stylistically flexible symphony orchestra whose artistic flair allows for a variety of styles - from classical to contemporary. It will play a number of Mozart's works.
7:30 pm, June 6
425 Dingxiang Lu, Shanghai Oriental Art Center
021-6854-1234
Exhibitions
Zhu Jia, one of the first artists to create video and photography art installations in China, is holding an exhibition at the Shanghart Gallery H-space. Zhu's art installations are noted for the feelings of isolation and unreality they evoke in their viewers.
1-6 pm, Tuesday and Sunday, until July 10
Building No 18, 50 Moganshan Lu
021-6359-3923
Wu Gaozhong might be seen by many as an artist who courts controversy. His performance artwork of 2000 in Nanjing, when he entered and emerged, totally naked, from the belly of a dead cow caused an understandable stir.
Since 2003 Wu has dedicated himself to the creation of a series of "hairy" works. Large sculptures, installations and performances selected from the series are included.
10 am-4 pm, until June 20
Shanghai Zendai Museum of Modern Art, No 28, Lane 199 Fangdian Lu
021-5033-9801
Using the traditional medium of Chinese ink, Hao Shiming employs delicate brush strokes on silk paper. He uses earth tones and juxtaposes traditional Chinese motifs of blossoms and birds with women dressed in modern clothing in various intimate settings and poses.
10 am-6:30 pm, until June 12
2F, Bldg No 4, 50 Moganshan Lu, Art Scene Warehouse
021-6277-4940
(China Daily 06/06/2008 page20)
