Shenzhen Daily   2009-12-17

The Austrian Festival Orchestra will perform at the Shenzhen Concert Hall on Jan. 2 and 3. The orchestra represents Austria at big festivals such as the Tauriska and Salzart Festivals in Europe.

The Austrian Festival Orchestra hails from the world-famous town of Oberndorf, Salzburg, from which the famous Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night," came.

The orchestra will be conducted by Gerald Mair, who won awards at the Rastede International Music Festival in 2003 and the 2006 Austrian Mozartino Music Awards.

Time: 8 p.m. Jan. 2, 3

Tickets: 180, 280, 380, 480, 680, 880 yuan

Reservations: 8284-1888

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, intersection of Hongli Road and Yitian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和益田路交汇处深圳音乐厅)

Buses: 15, 25, 35, 38, 41, 54, 60, 64, 65, 71, 107, 108, 111, 215, 228, 235, 236, 237, 322, 350, 374, 383, 391

Metro: Shao Nian Gong Station (Children's Palace Station 少年宫站), Exit C or D, Shi Min Zhong Xin Station (Citizens' Center Station 市民中心站), Exit B