China in different eyes
PHOTOGRAPHY has always been characterized by two schools: realism and aestheticism. While the former emphasizes fidelity to historical detail, the latter cares only about conveying beauty in photos.
The flower in the hand of Buddha
A STORY about Buddha goes that when one of Buddha's followers asked "what is Buddhism?" Buddha answered by touching a flower and smiling.
Kyung-Wha Chung trip postponed
VIOLIN maestro Kyung-Wha Chung has decided to postpone her trip to Shanghai due to illness.
Stage
Song and dance The Zongzheng Song and Dance Ensemble Chorus from Beijing will perform on Thursday and Friday in two concerts featuring Russian songs and songs of China's vast west composed by Wang Luobin. Time: 7:15 pm Address: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 100-300 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 US pianist George Winston, the well-known US composer and pianist, will give a concert at Shanghai Centre Theatre on Saturday. Time: 7:30 pm Place: 1373 Nanjing Road W. Admission: 80-300 yuan Tel: 6279-8600, 6279-8663 Woman conductor JoAnn Falletta from the US will be the first woman conductor to appear at Shanghai Grand Theatre on Saturday in a concert by Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Norman Krieger will play piano. Time: 7:15 pm Address: 300 People's Boulevard Admission: 80-220 yuan Tel: 6372-8701, 6372-8702 Kunju opera Kunju opera "Ballad of Pipa" will be presented by Shanghai Kunju Opera Troupe at Sanshan Gathering Hall from April 26 to May 10. Time: 7:15 pm Place: 1551 Zhongshan Road South Admission: 50-200 yuan Tel: 6439-7756
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