Enjoy Open Air Music Under Shanghai's Summer Night Sky
Listening to good music in the outdoors is an innate allure for most people, and you can do so this summer at the MISA Open Air Music Festival at the Shanghai Urban Music Lawn! With a different themed concert held across the four days, intoxicate yourselves in the beauty of music and dance under the summer night sky.
Enchanted Spain: Guitar, Song and Dance with Meng Su
For those interested in flamenco, a type of Spanish music, this is the concert you will not want to miss. As the opening act for the MISA Open Air Music Festival, talented musicians will be putting up a spectacular show you won't forget. Some of the anticipated soundtracks include "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" by Francisco Tárrega and "Sevilla" by Isaac Albéniz.
Date: 17 July, 8pm
Without Borders: Wu Man and Voices of Central Asia
For those curious about the sounds of Central Asia, this is the concert for you. Using instruments more common to the Asian region like pipa and dutar, they will be playing Uzbek and Tajik folk songs, alongside other traditional music originating from western China like Xinjiang.
Date: 18 July, 8pm
Tribute to John Williams: Sir Dirk Brossé and SSO
Movie buffs might be familiar with John Williams, a brilliant American composer and conductor known for his best scores from films like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, just to name a few. Performed by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, this tribute will include many of his most well-known and celebrated tracks like Princess Leia's Theme from Star Wars.
Date: 19 July, 8pm
Epic Drum: Yin Fei and Strikeast Percussion Ensemble
For the closing concert, the MISA Open Air Music Festival will bring you an epic experience of percussion and Chinese instruments, wrapping up the event with a Chinese flair. Enjoy the grand performance of drumbeats that will leave you yearning for more!
Date: 20 July, 8pm
Do note, each person is entitled to three appointments, and you are required to submit your real name and other relevant details, so take your pick and sign up via the QR code on the poster. Tickets are free, so do grab this opportunity to enjoy good music with your friends and family.
Date: July 17-20
Venue: Shanghai Urban Music Lawn 上海城市草坪音乐广场
Address: 523 Yan'an Road E. 延安东路 523 号
Tickets: Free, appointment required via the QR code in the first poster of this article
