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NHK Symphony Orchestra @ NCPA

Japan's NHK Symphony Orchestra performs before the baton of well-known Japanese conductor Tadaaki Otaka at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on September 1 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between China and Japan.

Performing songs on the night including "Gentle Wind" by Takemitsu Toru and "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor" by Tchaikovsky, the ensemble promises to deliver an enchanting evening.

Chinese pianist Chen Sa also performs in support.

When: 7:30-10:30 pm, September 1

Where: NCPA Opera House, 2 Chang'an West Avenue, Xicheng district

Tickets: 200-880 yuan

Contact: 6655-0000

Shen Fanxiu @ Forbidden City Concert Hall

Chinese organist Shen Fanxiu performs with accompaniment by violinist Li Da and cellist Yu Jia at the Forbidden City Concert Hall this Thursday night. Among songs to be performed are classics from movies including Titanic (1997), Laputa: Castle In The Sky (1986) and Schindler's List (1993).

When: 7:30 pm, August 23

Where: Forbidden City Concert Hall

Tickets: 60-100 yuan

Contact: 6559-8285/8306

Firewind @ Tango Club

Legendary Greek heavy metal band Firewind blazes into Beijing on their maiden China tour, which kicks off at Tango Club this Friday.

When: 8-10:30 pm, August 24

Where: Tango, 3/F, 79 Hepingli West Avenue, near Ditan Park

Tickets: 170 yuan (presale), 220 yuan (door), 320 yuan (VIP)

Contact: 6425-5677