Clarinet, musical

Chinese clarinet player Lyu Shuqing will collaborate with pianist Wei Zijian to perform pieces by Finzi, Weber, Debussy, Poulenc and Mucczynski this Saturday. The Chinese musical “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” which is based on a novel by Oscar Wilde, will also be staged. Featuring a group of popular musical actors including Ye Qisheng, Zhang Ze and Liu Yan, this Chinese musical is based on a South Korean version.

Clarinet: 8 p.m., July 22

Musical: 7:30 p.m., July 22; 3 p.m., July 23

Booking: WeChat account “GuangmingArtCenter”

Venue: Guangming Culture and Art Center (光明文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B

Dance dramas

The China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater will present dance dramas “Li Bai” and “Confucius” this week. The shows bring to life the famous poet Li Bai and the influential Chinese philosopher Confucius. Through mesmerizing choreography and stunning visuals, the performances delve into the two ancient masters’ profound wisdom and their significant impact on Chinese culture and history.

“Li Bai”: 8 p.m., July 19-20

“Confucius”: 8 p.m., July 22-23 (July 23 also at 2:30 p.m.)

Booking: WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit A

Carreras, ‘Ugly Duckling’

Locals will be electrified by the U.S. Lightwire Theater’s presentation of “The Ugly Duckling” tonight. The performers will swirl and stomp through a high-spirited performance which is staged in total darkness, illuminated only by the thin light strips that outline the mechanical costumes worn by the dancers. Spanish operatic lyric tenor José Carreras will give masterclasses and hold a concert with his students from the masterclasses.

“Ugly Duckling”: 8 p.m., July 19

Carreras masterclasses: 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m., July 21-24

Carreras concert: 8 p.m., July 25

Booking: WeChat account “PingShanTheatre”

Venue: Pingshan Theater, Pingshan District (坪山大剧院)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

Symphonies

Under the baton of Li Xincao, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert featuring great German composers. The program will include Bruckner’s “Symphony in F Minor,” Haydn’s “Symphony No. 96 in E-flat Major,” and “The Knight of the Rose Suite” by Richard Strauss. Li is the chief conductor of the China National Symphony Orchestra.

Time: 8 p.m., July 21

Booking: WeChat account “深圳大剧院票务在线”

Venue: Shenzhen Grand Theater, Luohu District (深圳大剧院)

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大剧院站), Exit C

‘Plock!’

Should she drip, throw, pour or splash the paint? Does she need to work with brushes or sticks or entire containers? Anne Marie will use all of her body parts, but no matter how she turns, twists, jumps, or rolls, her painting does not resemble the original. “Plock!” is a Belgian stage show that appeals to all the senses, with buzzing cans, dancing paint, colored sounds, and an acrobatic painter.

Time: 7:30 p.m., July 21; 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., July 22-23

Booking: WeChat account “crartspace”

Venue: B1, Art Center, China Resources Tower, Nanshan District (中国华润大厦艺术中心B1)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit G

Modern dance, ballet

The enchanting world of ballet and modern dance will take center stage this week as the Russian State Ballet and Guangdong Modern Dance Co. will present their shows. The Russian State Ballet will feature the timeless masterpieces “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker,” while Guangdong Modern Dance Co. will stage the mesmerizing works “Where and Wherever” and “Main Dishes.”

“Where and Wherever”: 8 p.m., July 19

“Main Dishes”: 8 p.m., July 20

“Swan Lake”: 8 p.m., July 21-23 (July 22 also at 3 p.m.)

“The Nutcracker”: 3 p.m., July 23

Booking: WeChat account “juchengwangluo”

Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B