Classical
 
Ying Feng Piano Recital
Local female pianist Ying Feng performs Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’, Liszt’s ‘Spanish Rhapsody’ and more. Feb 5, 7.30pm. 80-350rmb. Shanghai Grand Theater, 300 Renmin Da Dao, near Huangpi Bei Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Concert
What’s a better way to celebrate the Chinese New Year than watching a jubilant concert by Shanghai Chinese Orchestra? Feb 6, 7.30pm. 80-380rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Overlord’s Retreat
Get charmed by Chinese lute soloist Li Jia. Feb 6, 7.45pm. 80-300rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Jazz
Abraham Carmona and His Band
Spanish musician Abraham Carmona definitely knows how to show the best side of Flamenco. His fusion of flamenco, jazz, rock and funk is refreshing and groovy. Feb 7, 3pm. 80-300rmb. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, near Yingchun Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Concert for Lovers
Treat your sweetheart with a romantic concert by Shanghai Jazz Orchestra. Feb 10, 7.30pm. 50rmb. Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yanan Dong Lu, near Longmen Lu, ticket hotline 6217 2426.
Gigs & Concerts
 
Rock Apprentice
Check out some newbie rock bands in town, including New Vector, Truth and more. Feb 5, 9.30pm. 30rmb. Live Bar, 721 Kunming Lu, near Tongbei Lu, 2833 6764.
He Yong Shanghai Concert
One of the ‘Three prominents of Moyan’, He Yong influenced a whole generation with his raw, explosive rock music when he released his much acclaimed album ‘Garbage Dump’ in 1994. He also combines traditional Chinese elements in his music, as shown in ‘Bell and Drum Tower’. He rarely steps onto stage in the recent years, and this is the kind of concert where a lot of people will get teary. Feb 6, 8.30pm. 160rmb in advance, 280 at the door. Zhijiang Dream Factory, 4/F, Block B, 28 Yuyao Lu, near Xikang Lu, booking hotline 139 1807 2709.
Weghur Presents Wild Ride EP Live
Three-piece band Weghur returns to Yuyintang for an intimate live show. Feb 6, 9pm. 50rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.
Rock The New Year
Warm up for the Chinese New Year with Yin, Brink and Fraction. Feb 6, 9.30pm. 30rmb. Live Bar, 721 Kunming Lu, near Tongbei Lu, 2833 6764.
RESO XI
The 11th installment of RESO features musicians Olaf Hochherz, Xu Cheng and more. Feb 7, 9pm. 30rmb. Yuyintang, 1731 Yanan Xi Lu, near Kaixuan Lu, 5237 8662.