The countdown to 2008 has begun. On New Year's Eve, why not go to a concert and welcome the New Year in a special way. There are many concerts during New Year's Day in Shanghai. The following is a summary for your reference.

Shanghai Grand Theater 2021 New Year Concert

Time: 19:30, December 31

Location: Shanghai Grand Theater

Shanghai The Grand Theater and Shanghai Opera House have joined forces for the seventh time to present a New Year's concert. Following Marcus Steinz, Laurence Foster, Daniel Liu Wenhuan, Franz Welser-M?st, Nimejjarvi and Fabio Luisi, the director, conductor and pianist of the Shanghai Opera House As the first Chinese conductor to perform on the stage of the NCPA New Year's Concert, Lieutenant General Xu led the Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and together with many outstanding singers, presented a wonderful New Year's concert of opera excerpts to the Shanghai audience. A perfect end to this extraordinary year.

"Waltz Night" - 2021 New Year Symphony Concert

Time: December 31, 19:30

Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center Concert Hall

On the occasion of bidding farewell to this special year, a group of foreign artists who have lived in China for a long time, with different cultural backgrounds and love for China, spent half a year on the evening of December 31, 2008. Planning and preparation, a beautiful music dinner was presented.

These musicians from all over the world will bring Chinese works such as "Ode to the Red Flag", "Red Detachment of Women" Suite, "I Love You China". There will also be a number of familiar Strauss family dance pieces, which are “must-listen for the New Year”. We will welcome the New Year with the Shanghai audience with exquisite and wonderful performances!

Sing a folk song for the party at the 2021 Shanghai New Year Concert

Time: 19:30, December 31

Location: Main Hall of Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall

Performances: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, China Philharmonic Orchestra, Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra

The Shanghai New Year Concert is the New Year's sound representing the city of Shanghai. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra has carefully planned that the theme of the 2021 Shanghai New Year Concert is "Sing a Folk Song for the Party": "Sing a Folk Song for the Party" composed by Zhu Jian'er and adapted by Zou Ye will The first song to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party was sung.

Audiences can also travel throughout the United States and China in "The Sound of Music." From "Yellow River Piano Concerto", "Morning in Miaoling" to "Sunshine Shining on Taxkorgan", enjoy and feel the unique charm of Chinese music in familiar melodies. A concert was held, and solo musicians from China, such as Liu Xiaoxi, Lu Xiaoxi, and Li Xiaoxi were invited to perform on the same stage.

010-10:10 Time: December 31, 22:00

Venue: Cadillac Shanghai Concert Hall

Performance: Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Chorus

2008 coincides with the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Concert Hall and the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Rainbow Choir. Audience themes and interactions are exclusively limited to Shanghai Concert Hall! At the same time, the Rainbow Chorus will sing all the way until New Year's Eve, and the wonderful music will never stop! I believe that every minute spent on site will become a wonderful asset in your future life.

New Year’s Eve Concert between Jin Chengzhi and Shanghai Rainbow Chamber Chorus

Time: December 26 (Saturday) 19:30

Venue: Shanghai Music Hall

Performance: Shanghai Philharmonic Paradise

What is different from the past is that this year the Shanghai Philharmonic will temporarily bid farewell to a series of "New Year's hits" by the Strauss family. An unprecedented cross-border New Year's concert brought an end to a difficult year.

It is worth mentioning that artistic director Zhang Yi will perform the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Concert for the first time. In addition, the famous mezzo-soprano singer at home and abroad and the famous Chinese musical actor Ling will sing on the same stage. Specially invited principal Meng and principal cello Zhang Jingzhuo will also perform solos at the concert. A super lineup presents a New Year's concert of musicals and bel canto, blending Chinese and Western styles to give you a unique experience.