CULTURE \>\> IN CHINA

Kevin Brady Trio's China Tour

After many critically acclaimed tours and festival performances throughout Ireland, Germany and the U.K., drummer/composer Kevin Brady continues his collaboration with innovative US pianist Bill Carrothers.

Date: Sept 22 - Oct 3

Venue: Selected cities

Website: http://www.wupromotion.com

Dandelion: The Making of the UK Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010, Beijing

Uses the story of the making of the Seed Cathedral to heighten awareness amongst Chinese and the general public of the UK's strengths in design, architecture and construction, and to further position the UK as a vibrant innovative and creative nation.

Date: Sept 25 to Oct 3

Venue: Black House, 751 Design Park

Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/china-arts-events

Pianist Gloria Campaner, Beijing

Gloria Campaner is considered by critics as one of the most talented young Italian pianists of the new generation. She made her debut as a soloist with the Venetian Symphonia Orchestra at age 12. Her rapidly advancing career as a soloist with orchestra and as a chamber musician led her to many concert performances in Italy, other European countries, South America and Asia.

Date: Sept 30

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts

Website: http://www.wupromotion.com