The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Shanghai for a two-night concert series conducted by Tugan Sokhiev. Pianist Lang Lang performs on the first night, playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. The program also features symphonies by Brahms, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky.

About the Performance

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra presents two consecutive nights of classical music in Shanghai. The performances showcase core works of the German-Austrian classical repertoire, including compositions by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky. Attendees can expect full orchestral renditions featuring both symphonic and concerto pieces.

About the Artists

Tugan Sokhiev – Conductor

• Conductor of the 2027 Vienna New Year’s Concert
• Former music director of the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre
• Has collaborated with leading orchestras worldwide, including Berlin Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and NHK Symphony Orchestra

Lang Lang – Piano

• Internationally renowned pianist
• Has performed over 50 times with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
• Began learning piano at age three and debuted publicly before age five

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

• Over 180 years of history
• Known for its distinctive “Vienna Sound”
• Members are drawn from the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and manage artistic decisions democratically

Event Program

October 19, 2026

• Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 (Piano: Lang Lang)
• Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73

October 20, 2026

• Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36

Program subject to change. Latecomers may not be admitted. Children under 1.2m not permitted.

Why Go

This two-night event offers an opportunity to hear the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra live in Shanghai. It features world-class performances conducted by Tugan Sokhiev and a solo piano performance by Lang Lang. The program includes some of the most celebrated works in classical music, offering both familiar favorites and masterful orchestral interpretations.