Andreas Scholl To Perform In Shanghai

New York (Top40 Charts/ Andreas Scholl Official Website) - Classical music fans using Shanghai hotels may already be aware of an upcoming performance by Andreas Scholl. The famous German countertenor is set to appear at the Shanghai Concert Hall on Sunday March 7th, when he will be singing works by the likes of John Dowland, Anthony Holborne and Thomas Campion. Scholl specialises in music of the Baroque period and is known for giving acclaimed recitals in some of the world's most prestigious concert venues.

He trained at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland, under the guidance of respected American voice coach Richard Levitt.

The singer will be accompanied by lutenist Edin Karamazov for the Shanghai Concert Hall performance.

Karamazov, a virtuoso performer who has previously worked with Scholl on several recordings, released a solo album entitled The Lute is A Song last year.

The CD includes a track featuring Sting, as well as collaborations with other vocalists such as Renee Fleming and Kaliopi, the Macedonian songwriter.

Tickets for the concert range from 60 yuan (�5.60) to 480 yuan and the performance is due to begin at 19:30 local time.

Other upcoming events at the Shanghai Concert Hall include a violin recital by Jiafeng Chen and a performance by the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.