Musical bronze culture on show
IN ancient China, bronze artifacts were used at big events as well as at banquets. Most of the artifacts are wine and food vessels. But some were music instruments such as chime bells.
Symbols of beauty
TRADITIONAL Chinese paintings can be divided into three categories in terms of content: landscapes, flower and bird paintings. Depictions of flowers and birds account for more than half the number because flowers are traditionally regarded as symbols of well-being and goodness while birds represent beauty.
Stage
Guest musicians Lin Chaoyang, first violin of the popular "Beijing Quartet" and Zhang Xiaoxue, a Chinese conductor living in Germany, will team up with the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra on March 4 at Shanghai Concert Hall. Time: 7:30pm Tel: 6386-9153 Place: 523 Yan'an Road E. Admission: 20-80 yuan History drama Shanghai Drama Arts Centre will stage its new version of "Shang Yang" on March 11 and 12 at Shanghai Grand Theatre. Shang Yang was a famous reformer in Chinese history and was a prime minister 2,500 years ago. Time: 7:15pm Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-220 yuan Red Mansions The Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra will team up with the chorus of Shanghai Opera House to stage a symphony concert "The Dream of the Red Mansions" at Shanghai Grand Theatre on March 14. It will be conducted to Wang Yongji and feature soloists Qian Huili, Shan Yangping and Qian Liya. Time: 7:15pm Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-280 yuan Xinjiang dance The Xinjiang Song and Dance Ensemble will perform at Shanghai Grand Theatre on March 17-19. Time: 7:15pm Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-280 yuan ‘The Nutcracker' The National Ballet of China will make its China premiere of its China edition of "The Nutcracker" at Shanghai Grand Theatre on March 24 and 25 to the live accompaniment of the Central Ballet Orchestra. Time: 7:15pm Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Place: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 100-300 yuan Acrobatic show The Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe will perform most days of this month at Shanghai Centre Theatre. Time: 7:30pm Tel: 6279-8663 Place: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Admission: 30-60 yuan
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