The Zunling Zhixiu troupe
 

FOR those who want a hassle-free holiday near their home turf, Shenzhen Concert Hall has prepared four concerts for fans during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, including a piano recital, a piano and vocal event, a crossover show, and a Chinese instrument concert.

‘Goldberg Variations’

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson will perform the “Goldberg Variations” for the audience Thursday evening. In October 2023, Ólafsson released his long-anticipated album on Deutsche Grammophon of J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.”

The pianist has dedicated his entire 2023-24 season to a “Goldberg Variations” world tour, performing the work across six continents throughout the year. He brings Bach’s masterpiece to major concert halls including London’s Southbank Center and New York’s Carnegie Hall. Comparing it to a “majestic oak tree,” the sought-after pianist has a unique take on Bach’s masterpiece.

“Its genius lies not in the general, but the specific, as each variation unfolds, one must be wholly gripped by its individual drama and affect, drawn into its marvelous little microcosm and filled with the joy of discovering it,” he was quoted as saying.

Time: 7:30 p.m., June 6

Tickets: 80-480 yuan

Anime soundtracks

Young couples who grew up watching Japanese anime will love this concert performed by young piano talent Boyang and vocalist Diya on Saturday evening. The program includes the soundtracks from familiar films such as “Five Centimeters per Second,” “Princess Mononoke,” and “Your Lie in April.” Fans will also hear “We Are,” the theme of “One Piece,” a thrilling and challenging tune loved by many. The duo has toured many Chinese cities since 2018 and performed at sold-out concerts.

Time: 7:30 p.m., June 8

Tickets: 120-380 yuan

A Chinese musical

interpretation of Monet

Produced by young composer Liu Dong, a concert featuring pipa (Chinese lute) player Li Li, pianist Liu Yinzhi, and cellist Pan Zheyu will try to offer a brand new interpretation of Claude Monet, the French painter and master of the Impressionist style. Inspired by 10 paintings by the artist, the original music pieces depict the human characters, landscapes, and plants that appeared in Monet’s “Water Lilies,” “Irises,” and “Springtime,” among others. The crossover concert offers a new experience of Impressionist paintings and music.

Time: 8 p.m., June 8

Tickets: 80-680 yuan

Neo-Chinese music

A troupe of young Chinese instrument players will perform a Beautiful Sunday concert this weekend. The program will include familiar Chinese tunes such as “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon,” “A Moonlit River on a Spring Night,” and “Horseracing.” The Zunling Zhixiu troupe has performed alongside baritone Liao Changyong and pianist Lang Lang, touring many countries.

Time: 3 p.m., June 9

Tickets: 10-30 yuan

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D (Li Dan)