Chen Sa and Mozart

Chinese pianist Chen Sa will collaborate with London Mozart Players, which was founded in 1949 as the first chamber orchestra in the United Kingdom, to stage a night of Mozart music. The concert will start with the upbeat Prague symphony. Then the orchestra's first trumpeter will showcase his virtuosity during the Posthorn serenade. Chen has chosen the less-performed No 25 piano concerto to play with the orchestra.

8 pm, May 25. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu (Road), Ersha Island, Yuexiu district. 020-8735-8735.

Circus of darkness

The sexy, thrilling circus show Le Noir is coming to Guangzhou. Darkness is the show's theme. The dazzling lighting, exciting electronic background music, and performances of such feats as flying in the air, balancing on poles and body contortions are breath-taking. The performers are members of the famous Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil.

8 pm, May 27-28. Guangzhou Tianhe Gymnasium, 299 Tiyu Xilu (West Road), Tianhe district. 400-185-8666.

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