Argerich, Vengerov, and Isserlis lead chamber music gala in Shanghai

english.shanghai.gov.cn| August 11, 2026

Three world-class musicians — pianist Martha Argerich, violinist Maxim Vengerov, and cellist Steven Isserlis — will join forces for two unforgettable nights at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center in October.

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​From top to bottom: Martha Argerich, Maxim Vengerov, and Steven Isserlis. [Photos/Shanghai Oriental Art Center]

Argentine pianist Argerich is among the world's most celebrated classical pianists. She won the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition at age 24 and took the prize for best mazurka performance. Russian violinist Vengerov is a Grammy-winning artist, while Isserlis is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished cellists in the United Kingdom.

Three outstanding musicians will join the three maestros for two evenings of chamber music. The first program highlights works by Franz Liszt, Gustav Mahler, Robert Schumann, and others, while the second evening features pieces by Dmitri Shostakovich, Ludwig van Beethoven, Astor Piazzolla, and more.

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​A poster for the concerts. [Photo/Shanghai Oriental Art Center]

If you go

When: Oct 24 and 25, 7:30 pm

Where: Shanghai Oriental Art Center, No 425 Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area

Ticket prices: 380 yuan ($56.33) to 1,880 yuan

 

Source: Shanghai Oriental Art Center