Introduction of recent events

Stage Vienna Piano Trio

The trio, made up of Matthias Gredler on cello, Stefan Mendl on piano and Wolfgang Redik on violin, is one of the most important ensembles at the Vienna Concert Hall. For almost 20 years, the Vienna Piano Trio has been performing regularly in virtually every major music center in Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia. The trio was founded in 1988. Extensive work with various renowned musicians paved the way for the trio's international acclaim.

7:30 pm, Sept 11

Shanghai Concert Hall, 523 Yan'an Road E

50-580 yuan

021-6386-2836

Cambridge choir

The Choir of Gonville and Caius College Cambridge has 100 years of history and is now comprised of both male and female undergraduates. The choir gives regular concerts in Cambridge as well as elsewhere in the UK, often in collaboration with a Baroque instrumental ensemble.

7:30 pm, Sept 12

Shanghai Oriental Art Center-Concert Hall, 425 Dingxiang Road

021-6217-2426

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Theatrical director Meng Jinghui adapted Accidental Death of an Anarchist, a satirical play by Italian dramatist and actor Dario Fo, more than 10 years ago. The play is now recognized as representative of Meng's work and has been staged repeatedly in Shanghai.

7:30 pm, Sept 7-12

Shanghai Grand Theatre, Drama Theatre, 300 Renmin Avenue

021-6386-8686

100-380 yuan

Exhibitions

Pictures of Shangri-La

Gong Xinhan, a journalist turned official in charge of media administration, led editors and photographers from China's top pictorial magazines on a trip to Shangri-La in Yunnan province last October. He selected 100 out of 500 pictures he took during the journey for the exhibition. His exhibition is being held in conjunction with orchid paintings by Chen Yinfu. While Gong's photos feature ethnic culture and exotic scenery, Chen's paintings remind people of the beauty in traditional Chinese culture.

Until Sept 11

Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Nanjing Road W

021-6327-2829

Pang Maokun

Oil paintings by Pang Maokun will be exhibited. Dean of the oil painting department of the Sichuan Art Academy, Pang has kept low profile with his art. His recent work presents dramatic scenes as if on stage.

Sept 5-12

Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Nanjing Road W

021-6327-2829

Contemporary Chinese Art

More than 50 painting and calligraphy works are being displayed at the Tingtao Tower Exhibition Hall in Yuyuan Garden. All these artworks are from well-known contemporary Chinese artists and many are being exhibited to the public for the first time.

Until Oct 20

Yuyuan Garden

218 Anren Street

021-6328-2465