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Culture

New York Philharmonic

In tonight's sell-out show, the New York Philharmonic performs with its new music director, Lorin Maazel, wielding the baton. Succeeding Kurt Masur, Maazel first conducted this orchestra at the age of 12 and has since led more than 150 others. Tonight, star pianist Lang Lang makes a one-night appearance. Tonight-tomorrow, 8.15pm. Concert Hall, Cultural Centre. Inquiries: 2268 7321. $200-$780 Urbtix

Love In A Fallen City

The 25th anniversary of the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre is celebrated with a reworking of Eileen Chang's famous novel of the love affair between Fan Liuyuan and Bai Liusu. Love In A Fallen City is music theatre conceived by artistic director Fredric Mao and Edward Lam. Chung Chi-wing composes the songs and Yuri Ng choreographs one of the most anticipated shows of the New Vision Arts Festival. Performed in Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Tonight-Oct 28, 7.30pm. Grand Theatre, Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. $100-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 or visit www.hkrep.com

Visual Arts

New Works By Bob Yan

Beijing artist Bob Yan paints cheerful, everyday scenes of dogs and people in colourful oils. Yan has exhibited widely on the mainland and in Hong Kong. Yan Gallery, Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham Street, Central. Tel: 2139 2345

Captured Moments

More than 20 oil-on-canvas paintings offer a comprehensive look at the recent works of Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thanh Binh. A student of Eastern philosophy, Binh paints women in white, sitting, standing, with children and alone. Says the artist: 'I like minimal subjects with maximum idea.' Galerie La Vong, 13/F, One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Tel: 2869 6863. Ends Nov 19

Gao Xingjian

The 2000 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Paris-based Gao Xingjian, is also a painter who uses the traditional tools of Chinese ink on paper to present modern, philosophical works that usually touch on the same themes as his literature. This is an exhibition of some of Gao's most recent works. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central. Tel: 2526 1091. Opens today. Ends Sat

Hong Kong Nocturne

From December 31, 1994, to January 1, 2000, David Clarke, an associate professor in the department of fine arts at the University of Hong Kong, took at least one black and white photo each day. These images form a subjective photo-documentary of the years surrounding the Hong Kong handover - the subject of Clarke's latest book Reclaimed Land: Hong Kong In Transition. Twenty-three shots, all taken at night, are exhibited. Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 2pm-6pm. Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai. Tel: 2802 0088. Ends Sat

Sorghum & Sunflowers

Innovative, young Chinese painter Peng Weiheng creates images of dried wheat on vertical planks more than 1.7 metres high. These brightly coloured paintings come in pairs and sets of three. Peng graduated in 1999 with a degree in oil painting from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, where he was awarded the most distinguished new artist of the year. Mon-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Sun noon-5pm. Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey Street, Central. Tel: 2869 7122. Ends Mon

Heart Of Hanoi: Dao Hai Phong And Le Thanh Son

Two of Vietnam's top artists display their work. Dao's stark landscapes are bold with brilliant reds, blues, greens, violets and purples; while Le Thanh Son's works depict vivid mountain and highland scenes, stormy beaches and tranquil rivers. Mon-Sat 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel Street, Central. Tel: 2854 4255 or 2851 6848. Ends Oct 30

Konstantin Bessmertny

This Macau-based Russian artist won critical acclaim for solo shows in London and Lisbon this year. In this selection of recent works, he continues to paint his signature themes of eating and gambling: contrasting flamboyant backdrops with the muted palette and minute details of European and Chinese figures. Tue-Sat 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 1/F, 99 Wellington Street, Central. Tel: 2526 9566. Ends Nov 2

The Seduction Of Colours

An exhibition of recent ceramic works by Lawrence Lau, a local potter who experiments with the glazing process. The Pottery Workshop Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Tel: 2525 7949. Ends Thu

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLines credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

TicketNet: 2312 9998

Ticketek: 3128 8288

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