Karen Souza: Recipes for Love - New album tour 2025
Born and raised in Argentina, Karen Souza is one of the most prominent Latin Jazz and Bossa Nova singers today. With her smoky voice and elegant musical arrangements, she has become a favorite in both the lounge and jazz scenes, appealing to fans of classic and contemporary sounds.
She gained international recognition through her work on the Jazz and '70s, Jazz and '80s, and Jazz and '90s series, where her covers of pop and rock classics introduced her to a global audience. Her iconic style blends jazz, lounge, and Bossa Nova influences, creating a chic, intimate sound. Some of her most popular tracks include covers of "Creep" (Radiohead), "Take On Me" (a-ha), and "Every Breath You Take" (The Police), as well as original songs like "Break My Heart" and "Hotel Souza."
Karen Souza
Her original album Hotel Souza (2012) not only reached the Top 10 on the U.S. Jazz Albums chart but also maintained a strong position in Latin America's Top 10 sales rankings for months. Her catalog has accumulated over 200 million combined streams on Spotify and Apple Music, while physical editions (including vinyl) boast perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon. With albums celebrated both in the digital realm and during the vinyl revival, Karen Souza stands among the few contemporary jazz artists who have mastered both modern accessibility and physical records.
In 2025, Karen Souza will embark on her first post-album tour, starting in China, where she will perform in Guangzhou and Shenzhen during this year's May Day holiday.
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Poster of Karen Souza's new album tour 2025
Guangzhou
Time: 8:00 pm, Friday, May 2, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Price: 100 to 480 yuan
Where to get tickets: Scan the QR code below
Shenzhen
Time: 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Venue: Theaters Orange, Nanshan Culture and Sports Center
Price: 100 to 480 yuan
Where to get tickets: Via the WeChat official account "南山文體中心聚橙劇院" (pinyin: nan shan wen ti zhong xin ju cheng ju yuan).
Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra: Johann Strauss II 200th anniversary tribute
Poster of Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra's Johann Strauss II 200th anniversary tribute
Founded in 1997, the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra is a traditional, highly professional, and internationally acclaimed Viennese chamber orchestra. It specializes in the repertoire of Viennese classical music, particularly the works of Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as those of the Strauss dynasty and their contemporaries. With numerous experienced and highly qualified musicians, the orchestra is recognized as a cultural ambassador for Austria.
In 2025, the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss II, the "Waltz King," whose classic work, The Blue Danube, continues to resonate across the globe. The Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra will present a chamber concert, paying heartfelt tribute to this musical titan and transporting audiences back to Vienna's golden age.
Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra
Shenzhen
Time: 7:30 pm, Friday, May 2, 2025
Venue: Theaters Orange, Nanshan Culture and Sports Center
Price: 100 to 480 yuan
Where to get tickets: Via the WeChat official account "南山文體中心聚橙劇院" (pinyin: nan shan wen ti zhong xin ju cheng ju yuan).
*Children under 2 years old are not admitted.
Guangzhou
Time: 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Price: 100 to 480 yuan
Where to get tickets: Scan the QR code below
*Children under 1 meter are not admitted. All other guests require a ticket.
Studio Ghibli film music concert
Poster of Studio Ghibli film music concert
Founded in 2015, Music Fans Classical is a dynamic seven-member ensemble specializing in chamber music. By incorporating piano, clarinet, and percussion into traditional string quartets, this young and innovative group blends classical elegance with pop energy, adding depth and versatility to their performances. In May, they will bring the beautiful music from Studio Ghibli's anime to Guangzhou! Start your summer with these enchanting melodies!
Guangzhou
Time: 8:00 pm, Thursday, May 1, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Price: 99 to 388 yuan
Where to get tickets: Scan the QR code below
Pianoboy Gao Zhihao: Pop Piano Concert 2025
Poster of Pianoboy Gao Zhihao's Pop Piano Concert 2025
Pianoboy Gao Zhihao is a composer from Taiwan, China. He is known for sharing his self-composed piano music online since 2004, attracting a massive following across China. His breakout piece, The Truth That You Leave, has garnered over 650,000 comments on NetEase Cloud Music (a leading online music platform in China) and has topped China's piano track rankings. He combines pop elements with classical piano, crafting a captivating musical fusion known as PB Style.
This year, Pianoboy Gao Zhihao will launch a brand-new concert tour in collaboration with traditional Chinese music performers, offering a special rendition of his hit "Memories Retold," which will create a unique audio-visual experience for audiences.
Shenzhen
Time: 8:00 pm, Friday, May 16, 2025
Venue: Huaxia Art Center
Price: 180 to 580 yuan; 680 yuan (VIP)
Where to get tickets: Via the WeChat official account "深圳華夏藝術中心" (pinyin: shen zhen hua xia yi shu zhong xin).
Guangzhou
Time: 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 17, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Price: 180 to 580 yuan; 680 yuan (VIP)
Where to get tickets: Scan the QR code below
*Children under 1m are not admitted. All other guests require a ticket.
Reporter | Li Muzi
Photo & Video | Musicfans
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
