Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia will tour Shenzhen and give a concert at the Sugar Jar Space in Futian District on April 24.

    Comprising Francesca Nicoli (voice, flute, cymbals), Vittorio Vandelli (synth, medieval guitars, vocals), Giovanni Pagliari (keyboards, harmonizing, vocals) and Riccardo Spaggiari (percussion), Ataraxia combines modern technology with archaic instrumentation over various media.

    They describe their music as mergence of “sacred and profane, ethereal and neo-classical, contemporary and early music.” They research European legends, integrating Greek and Latin myths. Their lyrics are written in a variety of ancient and contemporary languages. Many of their performances take place in locations the band believes to possess specific spiritual qualities. Since the founding of the group in the late 1980s, they have released more than 20 original LPs.

    Time: 8:30 p.m., April 24

    Tickets: 100-150 yuan

    Reservations: 400-610-3721

    Venue: Sugar Jar Space, G6, Huangguan Park, Tairan Road 9, Chegongmiao, Futian District (福田区车公庙泰然九路皇冠园G6红糖罐)

    Buses: 21, 26, 28, 32, 54, 59, 79, 101, 109, 113, 121, 123, 202, 204, 209, 210, 213, 222, 223, 228, 232, 234, 245, 301, 303, 312, 319, 326, 327, 328, 350, 364, 365, 367, 372, 374

    Metro: Che Gong Miao Station (车公庙站), Exit C

    (SD News)