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Art beat...finger on the pulse

2014-06-09 08:50:16

(China Daily)

 

Two guitars in concert

Italian crossover guitar duo Carisma, featuring classical guitarists Magdalena Kaltcheva and Carlo Corrieri, bring their techniques and modern and innovative sound. They'll perform Sting's Fragile, Julio Iglesias' Gozar La Vida and Vivaldi's Concerto in G major. The duo came together in 2011 after a remarkable career as soloists. They have been known to European and Asian audiences for their brilliant mastery of classical guitar since they were invited to perform at Andrea Bocelli's concert tours beginning in 2012.

7:30 pm, June 14. Beijing Concert Hall, 1 Beixinhua Jie (Street), Xicheng district, Beijing. 4006-228-228.

8 pm, June 21. Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qingbo Lu (Road), Ersha Island, Yuexiu district, Guangzhou. 020-8735-8735.

Sun launches comeback tour

Singaporean singer-songwriter Stefanie Sun comes to town with her Kepler Concert Tour. With her 12th album, Kepler, released in February, the 35-year-old made her comeback after giving birth to her son two years ago. The new album is dedicated to her son as well as her current life, as a mother, a wife and a singer-songwriter.

7:30 pm, July 12. Beijing Workers' Stadium, Gongtibei Lu (Road), Chaoyang district, Beijing. 400-610-3721.

Cross-cultural tango show

Tango Libertad band, which features bandoneon player Liu Shanshan, Spanish violinist Daniel Hurtado and three Chinese musicians - guitarist Zhang Wei, pianist Hui Dui and double-bass player Hu Jun - will start their summer tour, including Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai, dedicated to their mutual idol, Piazzolla.

7:30 pm, July 6. National Center for the Performing Arts, west of Tian'anmen Square, Xicheng district, Beijing. 010-6655-0000.

A new look at expo designs

Chinese architect Huang Jiancheng, best known for his space design for China pavilions at two world expos, is having a multimedia exhibition at the art museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. The projects on display include China pavilions at Expo 2005 Aichi and Expo 2010 Shanghai and the Hunan Provincial Museum. They are displayed in images, videos and architectural models.

9:30 am-5:30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, until June 22. CAFA Art Museum, 8 Huajiadi South Street, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-6477-1575.

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