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What’s On
Published: Apr 14, 2022 07:35 PM
Michael Tsalka Photo: Courtesy of michaeltsalka.com

Michael Tsalka Photo: Courtesy of michaeltsalka.com


Dancing in the Moonlight - Piano concert
 

Have you ever dreamed about dancing with your loved ones in the moonlight to beautiful piano tunes? This event can bring you into this lyrical dream.  

This music event is a solo exhibition dedicated to Michael Tsalka, a Dutch/Isreali pianist who gives solo performances and chamber music in both classic and contemporary styles. 

During the show, the pianist is going to play the word's most renowned classic music masters such as Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven and the dreamy yet unique Debussy. 

The highlighted performances at the show include Bach: Aria from the "Goldberg" Variations, BWV 988, Mozart: Little Night Music, Beethoven: "Moonlight" Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor, Quasi una fantasia, Op.27, Debussy: Suite bergamasque, and Chopin: Nocturne in Ab major, Op.32, No.2. These pieces are considered the most classic of the classics. 

The veteran performer has been traveling around the world to play for audiences in cities such as Beijing, Paris, Chicago, Berlin and Jerusalem. 

Where: Dongpo Theater, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

When: May 8

Price: From 100 yuan ($15.7)

1937 - Photography exhibition 

The art of photography has long been believed by many to have the power to bring viewers into the scene. In the development of Western photography, there is an important figure - Henri Cartier-Bresson, a French observer who always offered the most candid and human stories to his viewers through art. 

The exhibition in Chengdu is dedicated to Bresson. 

It not only tells the life stories of this master through his photography contributions, but also shows documents and materials that demonstrate Bresson's passion toward film as well. 

A pioneer of street photography, Bresson was one of the founding members of Magnum Photos. The Magnum Photos agency has been documenting world events and people ever since the 1930s. 

Where: CDCIM Hall, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 

When: Until September 20

Price: 60 yuan ($9.4) 

Mind Freek - Music gig 

This event is going to be exciting if you are a fan of independent Chinese rock'n'roll. The Fuzhou gig is going to be one of the stops on the band Mind Freek's national tour. 

Mind Freek, a grunge Chinese rock band, once shared a story with fans that their iconic song "Nobody Dreams on Wednesday" was inspired by their time self-isolating at home. 

The band has been mixing their grunge style with other elements such as the electronic music. 

Where: MAKER LIVE, Fuzhou, Fujian Province  

When: April 16 

Price: 100 yuan ($15.7)