Art beat

[Photo/China Daily]

Shanghai Yanni comes to town

Greek composer, pianist and music producer Yanni, whose full name is Yiannis Chryssomallis, will give a concert soon. Yanni, 60, has blended jazz, classical, soft rock and world music to create instrumental works and achieved international recognition by producing concerts at historic venues and having the videos broadcast on television. His concerts feature a combination of electronic music synthesized with a full symphony orchestra.

8 pm, March 17.Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Expo Avenue, Pudong New Area. 400-181-6688.